Navigating the Currents: Reflections from the Community Data Toolkits Workshop

Abstract

The Community Data Toolkits Workshop (CDTW) was held March 21-22, 2024, in Hamilton, Ontario. The CDTW sought to cross boundaries, and to forge relationships and connections between data professionals and community-oriented organizations. Drawing participants from across Canada and the local Hamilton community, the CDTW provided a distinct opportunity to reflect on the role of community, data, and community data, especially in an era of seemingly-never-ending change. Below, I share a summary of the workshop, intertwined with meditations from Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals. I reflect on the key themes that emerged, and end with a gratitude to all of the workshop organizers and participants.

Keywords

• community
• relationships
• reflection