Culturally specific guidelines and practices used by Indigenous communities to manage knowledge, relationships, and governance, emphasizing respect, consent, and community well-being.

Indigenous protocols guide ethical practices, relationships, and communal responsibilities. In tech-driven spaces, these protocols challenge conventional digital norms, particularly regarding ownership, data sovereignty, and community consent. Recognizing and applying Indigenous protocols ensures that cultural specificity is honored in how knowledge is shared, data is managed, and relationships are fostered, both in digital landscapes and in physical environments influenced by tech.