OPEN WITH CARE.

LAKOTA (North American people); CHEROKEE (North American people); SCIENTIFIC knowledge; CITIZENS; TRADITIONAL knowledge

The article discusses how Indigenous researchers are challenging Western science's approach to open access data, as exemplified by Leslie "Leke" Hutchins' work on Hawaiian coffee plantations, where he prioritized the cultural sensitivity of data over complete transparency. Topics include the principles of Indigenous data sovereignty, the need for respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, and the ethical considerations surrounding the sharing and use of Indigenous data.