ABSTRACT
Indigenous Peoples represent about 6% (up to 7.4 million Indigenous language speaking inhabitants) of the total population in Mexico, distributed in more than 60 different ethnic groups established throughout the country. There is a clear relationship between Indigenous population distribution and marginalization: the most marginalized municipalities in the country are those where Indigenous communities are settled. Indigenous communities also experience the poorest living standards and most disadvantages regarding education, health and income opportunities. State efforts implemented as public policy have not been effective to provide Indigenous communities with better opportunities, mainly because there is a huge gap between policy makers and Indigenous communities in terms of the understanding of perspectives and priorities. Indigenous community’s participation regarding public policies should be enhanced whilst promoting their sovereignty and governance. Indigenous Data Sovereignty stands as a relevant element toward regaining governance and promoting proper participation of Indigenous communities.
