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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🌿 Living Data, Living Land: More-Than-Human Rights, AI, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty 👥 IDSov convening at #ClimateWeekNYC, hosted by @nyuengelberg.org, NYU Center CIRCL, Indigenous Data Exchange, @nyulaw.bsky.social MOTH, Local Contexts, and Indigenous Data Law Lab at NYU

Event poster. “Living Data, Living Land. More-Than-Human Rights, AI, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty. Tuesday, September 22, 6:30-8:30 pm. Vanderbilt Hall, Law School, NYU. Speakers: Jane Anderson, Eve Tuck (Unangax̂), Suzanne Greenlaw (Maliseet), Carlos Andrés Baquero-Díaz, Erin Robinson, Neil Davies, Maheata White Davies (Raiatea), Mililani Ganivet (Tahiti).”

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📣 The Local Contexts team will be away from our desks August 17-21, taking a mid-year break. If you have any questions, please contact us through our website, and we will get back to you when we return to our desks on August 24.

“Away from our desks, August 17-21.” Text inside of circle on decorative background, a green-tinted forest.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The Local Contexts team is excited to be presenting/hosting the following virtual and in-person events over the next few months! Learn more on our website: localcontexts.org/events/

“Local Contexts April & May. April 29. Technical implementation working group meeting. Virtual. April 30. Canada Network & Biocultural and Sciences Working Group. Virtual. May 7. Indigenous Communities Working Group. Virtual. May 20-23. 47th Annual Conference of the Society of Ethnobiology. In-Person & Virtual. https://LocalContexts.org/events.”

“Local Contexts June & July. June 2-5, 51st annual conference of IASSIST. Virtual. June 23, Local Contexts Information Session, Virtual. June 29-July 1, State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Symposium, In-person & virtual. https://LocalContexts.org/events.”

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The Local Contexts team was thrilled to be a part of the 2026 US Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance Summit, held last week! We were appreciative to make new connections, learn from other attendees and presenters, and share about Local Contexts. #IDSovSummit26 #IDSov #DataAreOurRelatives

Emily Santhanam, Corrie Roe, Amy June Breesman, and Hop Hopkins stand and smile in front of an Indigenous Data Alliance backdrop. “U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Governance Summit 2026.”

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Did you know the Local Contexts Labels and Notices have been used in a community publication, a zine collection, a Moana plan, theses, and peer-reviewed journal articles? The Local Contexts team is excited to share a new page on our website about publications! localcontexts.org/support/in-p...

“Local Contexts Labels and Notices in Publications.” Collage of four screenshots: A master’s thesis cover page with the BC Provenance Label icon, an article diagram with a BC Notice icon, an article citation page with a TK Notice icon, and a zine collection credit page with a TK Notice icon.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We are excited to share about the Local Contexts tools for Indigenous communities in this webinar next week from Indigenous Data Exchange, Collaboratory for IDGov, Indigenous Data Alliance, Indigelab, & NYU ILL! Free registration required and closes March 31. indigenousdatalab.org/2026-indigen...

Event poster: "Local Contexts TK & BC Labels: Tools to Support Indigenous Cultural Authority and IDSov. April 1, 2026, 2-3 pm MST. Learn how Local Contexts tools support Indigenous sovereignty and cultural authority. This session introduces Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels, how they add provenance, protocols, and permissions to data, and how Indigenous communities are using them around the world. Hop Hopkins, Executive Director. Emily Santhanam, Outreach Manager. Corrie Roe, Director of Programs. IndigenousDataLab.org." Decorative background and headshots of the speakers.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Please meet Outreach Coordinator Monique Tyndall (she/they/naakmãawã). Monique supports Local Contexts’ outreach efforts associated with the CBIKS. Read more about Monique on our website! localcontexts.org/about/the-lo...

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📣 The Local Contexts team will be away from our desks Dec 24-Jan 2. If you have any Qs, please contact us through our website, & we will get back to you when we return to our desks on January 5. Our team sends best wishes for a happy Solstice, winter/summer season, & start to the new year!

“Away from our desks, December 24-January 2.” Text inside of circle on decorative background, a green-tinted forest.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Please meet Strategy and Operations Manager Liz Kinnmark (she/they)! Liz supports Local Contexts’ day-to-day operations and long-term planning, helping strengthen workflows, budgeting, and internal coordination across the team. localcontexts.org/about/the-lo...

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Dr. Lydia Jennings @1nativesoilnerd.bsky.social (Pascua Yaqui Tribe (Yoeme) and Huichol (Wixáritari)) is an environmental soil scientist with a vast number of research projects.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

On this #GivingTuesday, we are excited to begin accepting donations to sustain our work & directly support Indigenous communities to uphold their sovereignty. Through your donations, the Local Contexts Label Development Fund provides capacity support for Indigenous communities.

Local Contexts Giving Tuesday graphic. Text reads: “Join the global movement to recognize Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This Giving Tuesday, your donation helps to strengthen the relationships and tools that uphold Indigenous rights.”

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Among her many roles, Dr. Katharina Ruckstuhl (Ngāi Tahu, Rangitāne ki Wairau) serves on Rūnaka Executive Committee of Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki, as Associate Professor & Dean at the University of Otago, & Local Contexts Councilor Community Member. 💬: Local Contexts Summit Aotearoa (November 2023)

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

We have heard again & again that the greatest barrier to communities’ use of Local Contexts is capacity. On #GivingTuesday (December 2), join the global movement to recognize #IDSov & contribute to our capacity fund for Indigenous communities to uphold their sovereignty.

“Rights recognition. Giving Tuesday. Join the global movement to recognize Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This Giving Tuesday, your donation helps to strengthen the relationships and tools that uphold Indigenous rights."

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Communities are using the Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels on cultural belongings, waiata (songs), oral history recordings, exhibitions, Medicine gardens, films, apps, biodiversity specimens, genome data, journal articles, theses, websites, datasets and more.

Maui Hudson and Aaron Wilton look in a collections storage cabinet. “Rights recognition. Giving Tuesday. Labels have been used on historic biodiversity specimens and contemporary research.”

Jenn Nepture sitting at a table, creating a small basket. “Rights recognition. Giving Tuesday. Labels have been used on cultural belongings held in institutions and on Tribes’ oral history recordings.”

James Eric Francis Sr. looking at a museum case. “Rights recognition. Giving Tuesday. Labels have been used in museum databases and in Medicine gardens.”

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

41 Indigenous communities around the world are using the Local Contexts Labels to safeguard their culture, data, and rights. Communities’ use of Labels clearly defines the provenance, protocols, and permissions around their materials and knowledge, making their authority and rights clear.

“Rights recognition. Giving Tuesday. Tools for marking Indigenous provenance, protocols, and permissions. Indigenous communities use the Local Contexts Labels to safeguard their culture, data, and rights.”

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

On #GivingTuesday (December 2), we are excited to begin accepting donations to sustain this work and directly support Indigenous communities to uphold their sovereignty. Stay tuned for more information ahead of the launch next week! #IndigenousRights #IDSov

"By the numbers. Giving Tuesday. Join the global movement to recognize Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This Giving Tuesday, your donation helps to strengthen the relationships and tools that uphold Indigenous rights."

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Local Contexts is connected with Indigenous communities, institutions, researchers, and integration partners around the world. For the past 15 years, our relationships have helped us to build out the Local Contexts Labels and Notices as practical tools for supporting Indigenous rights.

"By the numbers. Giving Tuesday. A growing global movement to support Indigenous rights. Local Contexts has been used by Indigenous communities, institutions, researchers, and integration partners around the world."

"By the numbers. Giving Tuesday. Local Contexts Hub. 949 Local Contexts Hub users. 34 countries with active users. 327 Projects published on the Hub. 387 Notices added to materials."

"By the numbers. Giving Tuesday. Labels in use. 196 Traditional Knowledge Labels customized. 42 Biocultural Labels customized. 53 Projects with Labels applied. Through the customization and use of Labels, Indigenous communities make clear the provenance, protocols, and permissions for material."

"By the numbers. Giving Tuesday. Our connections. 117 communities, 305 institutions, 469 researchers. 31 integration partners."

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We are pleased to share that Hop Hopkins @hop1972.bsky.social (he/him) has joined Local Contexts as our Executive Director. Hop is a social movement strategist and scholar who has been at the forefront of social justice campaigns for over 25 years. Read more: localcontexts.org/press-releas...

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

📣 The Local Contexts team will be away from our desks August 18-22, 2025, taking a short winter/summer break. If you have any questions, please contact us through our website, and we will get back to you when we return to our desks on August 25. #LocalContextsTeam

“Away from our desks, August 18-22.” Text inside of circle on decorative background, a green-tinted forest.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Please meet our new Subscriptions Coordinator L.E. Brown (she/her)! L.E. offers support for Hub subscribers, manages subscription data, and implements strategic frameworks to help grow the Hub’s subscriptions system. localcontexts.org/about/the-lo...

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

“Local Contexts: Restorying Sovereignty with Plant Relatives” is a new comic that illustrates the collaboration between Shinnecock Nation, Local Contexts, & @nybg.bsky.social (@alexmcalvay.bsky.social) around reconnection & sovereignty with plant relatives. Read ➡️ doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

Comic panel showing four illustrated people looking at a plant specimen. An insert map shows Shinnecock Homelands, Long Island. Two Label icons, TK Attribution and BC Provenance. Panel text: “The collaboration is advancing data sovereignty protocols and applying Local Contexts Labels, which recognise community provenance and create opportunities for connection and inclusion.” Panel from: Jane Anderson, Sunshine Gumbs, Maui Hudson, Alex C McAlvay, Kelsey Leonard, Local Contexts Inc., Shinnecock Nation, New York Botanical Garden, & Petroglyph Comics. (2025). “Local Contexts: Restorying Sovereignty with Plant Relatives.” Zenodo, May 2025. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15499094.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Our Membership, Subscription, and Integration Partner programs were developed to support Local Contexts’ mission, governance, & sustainability. Learn more: localcontexts.org/hub-agreemen... Not sure which programs are best for you? Attend next week’s webinar: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...

“Local Contexts Hub Agreement Programs. Membership: optional program for community accounts to contribute to the governance of Local Contexts. Subscription: program for institution and researcher accounts to create Projects, apply Notices, and notify community accounts. Integration Partner: certification program for Integration Partner accounts to ensure their platform’s implementation meets expectations.” Text on decorative orange and teal background.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Questions about the Member, Subscriber, and Integration Partner programs? Check out: ➡️ Updated website pages ➡️ New FAQ ➡️ Hub Programs Q&A webinar Links to more info in our bio!

“Questions about the Hub agreement programs? Updated website pages. Visit our website to see new and clarified information on the Hub Agreements pages. New frequently asked questions. Based on your inquiries, see 19 new questions added to our FAQ. Hub programs Q&A webinar. Bring your questions to the April 29 UTC webinar, or watch the recording after. Local Contexts.” Text on decorative abstract background.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

On April 29, 22:00 UTC, join our webinar that will highlight recent updates to the Local Contexts Hub, including the launch of the Membership, Subscription, & Integration Partner programs. See more details & complete free registration: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...

Event poster. “Local Contexts Webinar: Hub Programs Q&A. This webinar will focus on recent updates to the Local Contexts Hub, including the launch of the Membership, Subscription, and Integration Partner programs. Date: 29 April 2025, 22:00 UTC. Details & Registration: https://localcontexts.org/event/hub-agreements-webinar/.” Decorative orange background.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 18/06/2024

.@WIPO has announced an important new Treaty regarding intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge — the first time WIPO will include provisions in a Treaty specifically for Indigenous communities. localcontexts.org/press-releases

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

Local Contexts welcomes @NewfieldsToday as its first Founding Supporter! Read more in the blog post & joint press release on our website. localcontexts.org/welcoming-foundin…

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

Las versiones subtituladas de película de introducción a Local Contexts y ‘Awasəwehlαwə́lətinα wikəwαmok’ ya están disponibles en nuestro YouTube, Vimeo, y sitio web. Los subtítulos se pueden seleccionar en la configuración del reproductor de video.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 22/01/2024

Questions about Local Contexts or the Hub? Join a group info or Hub demo session with the Local Contexts team! Sign-up for a time in February, March, or April at QR code or on our website. localcontexts.org/events/info-and-h…

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

Late in November, we hosted our 2nd Local Contexts Summit, the premiere of E Kore Au E Ngaro | The Connection Remains, a film by @WhakatoheaMTB & Local Contexts, & a 2-day training program in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand). #LCSummit

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

Next week, we are hosting a Local Contexts Summit and film premiere! Join us in-person in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Aotearoa New Zealand) or online. Speakers, schedule, and details on our website. localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

The premiere of “E Kore Au E Ngaro | The Connection Remains,” a film by @WhakatoheaMTB & Local Contexts, will be held 28 November in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand)! Free tickets required - space & refreshments are limited. localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

2 weeks ago, some of the Local Contexts team attended & presented at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums #ATALM 2023 @TribalALM! It was great to see and connect with so many people through our workshop, session, film, & more.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

Next week, the Local Contexts team will be attending and presenting at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums #ATALM2023 @TribalALM in Oklahoma City.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

📣 Save the date for the Local Contexts Summit & film premiere! The second Local Contexts Summit and film premiere will be held 28 November in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand).

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 04/08/2023

.@Te_Kotahi is using an Open to Collaborate Notice on their website. See the Notice and read more about TKRI: www.waikato.ac.nz/rangahau/working-…

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 03/07/2023

See our acknowledgement on our website www.localcontexts.org where you can subscribe now to receive our next newsletter, coming soon. 2/2

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 03/07/2023

If you read our first newsletter or visited our website recently, you may have seen our acknowledgement of Indigenous Homelands. 1/2

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 30/06/2023

The inaugural Indigidata Aotearoa Wānanga will be held 21-24 Aug by @Te_Kotahi @NeSI_NZ @REANNZ @GenomicsNZ TAIAO & Tikanga in Technology with the aim to build capacity among Māori in Māori data science, data sovereignty, data ethics, & data apps. Details: www.indigidataaotearoa.com

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 16/06/2023

The Biocultural Consent Verified (BC CNV) Label is used to indicate that consent associated with certain information, collections, data, and/or digital sequence information has not been verified by the community. localcontexts.org/label/bc-consent-…

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 13/06/2023

Whakatōhea, an Iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand, has added some of their TK Labels to waiata (traditional songs/chants) in the Whakatōhea Waiata App. The TK Labels that Whakatōhea have applied reflect how they would like these waiata should be shared within and outside the community.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 09/06/2023

You might recognize some faces from our two films, which can be viewed on our website localcontexts.org/films.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 09/06/2023

We’ve had an incredible Northern spring/Southern fall at Local Contexts! These past few months have included many new connections and reunions with old friends.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 19/05/2023

We had an incredible day learning from and connecting with so many inspiring individuals from the Local Contexts community. Thank you to our speakers, all who attended in-person and online, and to the Center for Art, Research and Alliances (CARA) for hosting.

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 19/05/2023

Thank you all for a successful inaugural Local Contexts Summit and premiere of “Awasəwehlαwə́lətinα wikəwαmok - They Returned Home”! 📷: Andrea Geyer, Andreas Burgess, Corrie Roe, Rebeca Cintrón-Loáisiga, Carlos Andrés Baquero-Díaz, Ashley Rojas, Felicia Garcia

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 08/05/2023

We are just 2 days away from the Local Contexts Summit and premiere of “Awasəwehlαwə́lətinα wikəwαmok - They Returned Home”! Full schedule, speaker bios, & registration on our website. #LCSummit localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 01/05/2023

The premiere of “Awasəwehlαwə́lətinα wikəwαmok - They Returned Home” will be May 10 at the Alamo Drafthouse Lower Manhattan. This premiere is free & open to the public. For more details & to register to attend, visit our website event page. localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 28/04/2023

Following the screening will be a discussion featuring Jennifer Neptune (Penobscot Nation), James Eric Francis, Sr. (Penobscot Nation, Local Contexts), Darren Ranco (Penobscot Nation, @UMaine), @andreasburgess (filmmaker), & Jane Anderson (filmmaker, Local Contexts, NYU).

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Local Contexts @localcontexts.bsky.social · 24/04/2023

Speakers during this session include: Monique Tyndall (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans), Darren Ranco (Penobscot Nation, University of Maine), @kstsosie (Diné/Navajo, @ASU, ENRICH Global Chair), @KeoluFox (Kānaka Maoli, UCSanDiego, ENRICH Global Chair), …

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