Paora Mato
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About
Dr. Paora Mato is a leading scholar at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge systems and digital technologies. His research focuses on how Māori and other Indigenous communities navigate, reclaim, and assert sovereignty within the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Mato’s most-cited work, "The Indigenous Digital Footprint" (2020, 6 citations), is a foundational chapter that critically examines the transformative impact of ICT, AI, and big data on Indigenous knowledge practices. Rather than viewing technology as a threat, Mato explores how these tools can be harnessed for cultural revitalization and data sovereignty. His contributions are pivotal in shaping ethical frameworks for Indigenous data governance and digital self-determination. By bridging critical Indigenous studies with computer science, Mato provides a powerful lens for understanding the digital as a site of both colonization and resistance. His scholarship is essential reading for researchers working at the nexus of technology, culture, and social justice, offering a roadmap for a more equitable and culturally-grounded digital future.
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- 1The Indigenous digital footprint6 citations · 2020