Our vision is to create a connected Network of Environmental Stewards that empowers communities to care for their homes by implementing Indigenous-led and community-driven monitoring and research programs that are grounded in Indigenous values and Traditional Knowledge.
Our mission is to train and equip communities with the skills, technology, and tools to conduct environmental monitoring and implement community-driven research. We weave together Indigenous methodologies and Traditional Knowledge with scientific data to implement effective ecosystem stewardship and ways of caring for our lands, waters, and homes.
Data Quality
Tools and workflows that support consistent, community-driven data collection, review, and quality assurance.
Accessible, Enterprise-grade Software
ISN provides a full enterprise data platform designed for Indigenous communities. The system is technically robust, supporting complex monitoring programs, secure data governance, and scalable databases, while remaining easy for Sentinels and community members to use in the field.
Data Sovereignty
Communities own and control their data. ISN provides flexible permission layers and secure storage that align with CARE Principles and support Indigenous self-determination in data use.
Local & Regional Insights
Communities can collect high-quality local data and, when they choose, share or aggregate information across the Network or with project collaborators to support regional stewardship needs.
