Research

Our research

SIGICS is committed to research that serves the community first. Our work spans decolonial methodologies, data sovereignty, and the reclamation of ancestral knowledge. Explore our current projects and peer-reviewed publications below.

Project: The Language Sovereignty Database
Status: Ongoing (2022–Present)

Lead Researcher: Dr. Elena M.

Impact Area: Linguistic Revitalization / Digital Humanities

Project Description
This project aims to create a secure, community-controlled digital archive for endangered mother tongues. Unlike colonial archives, this database uses a Grounded Methodology, ensuring that the community retains 100% ownership over who accesses the recordings and how they are used in educational materials.

Decolonial Framework
We utilize a “Relational Ethics” model, where research outcomes are co-designed by community stakeholders rather than dictated by institutional academic requirements.

Key Outputs

Methodology Paper: “Refusing the Extraction of Words” (PDF).

Toolkit: Community Guide to Digital Recording.