Resources — Zam DeShields

Free guide

Five Questions Worth Asking About Any Technology

A short guide covering the questions Zam asks before installing anything, signing up for any service, or handing over information someone's asking for. No jargon. No fear-mongering.

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Tool

Indigenous AI Commons

A living index of resources on AI, data sovereignty, and community-led technology — built and maintained by Zam. Covers governance frameworks, risk assessments, local infrastructure, and practical guides for communities navigating AI adoption on their own terms.

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Talks

Selected recordings

February 11, 2026

"It's Never Going To Be A Non-Issue": AI and Indigenous Interests

Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance / Indigenous Data Exchange / ENRICH / IndigeLab

An examination of AI risks and strategic opportunities for Indigenous communities — data extraction, consent, and actionable paths toward data sovereignty. With Dr. Jane Anderson (NYU) and Zam DeShields.

March 25, 2026

AI on Your Terms: Running Local Models for Data Sovereignty

Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance / Indigenous Data Exchange

A live demonstration of running AI on local hardware — no cloud services, no data leaving your control.