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DSCC Membership
Join the national community advancing data sovereignty in Canada.
DSCC membership connects professionals, organizations, Indigenous communities, and institutions working to strengthen data sovereignty, AI governance, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty alignment across Canada. Members receive access to DSCC updates, community benefits, future resources, and pathways into training, standards, and certification readiness as the platform grows.
Why Join
Membership is the entry point into DSCC’s sovereignty ecosystem.
DSCC membership provides a structured way for individuals, organizations, and Indigenous/community institutions to participate in Canada’s emerging data sovereignty, AI sovereignty, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty alignment ecosystem.
Membership supports access to DSCC updates, resources, events, training opportunities, standards developments, and future certification readiness pathways.
Build Capability
Access learning pathways, briefings, tools, and future resources designed to strengthen sovereignty readiness.
Join the Network
Participate in a national community of professionals, organizations, institutions, and leaders focused on sovereign digital governance.
Prepare for Certification
Position your organization to understand DSCC standards and future certification readiness requirements.
Membership Plans
Choose the membership that fits your role.
DSCC offers membership pathways for individual professionals, organizations, and Indigenous/community institutions.
Individual Membership
For professionals, researchers, executives, consultants, technologists, students, and policy leaders.
Individual membership is designed for people who want to stay connected to DSCC’s work, build knowledge in data and AI sovereignty, access future resources, and participate in Canada’s growing sovereignty community.
- Individual member account & dashboard
- DSCC and Knowledge Centre updates
- Member resource access as released
- Training discounts in future phases
- Eligibility for future professional credentials where applicable
- Billing records & future digital membership card
Corporate Membership
For companies, nonprofits, institutions, technology providers, public-sector bodies, and professional firms.
Corporate membership is designed for organizations that want to engage with DSCC standards, prepare for future certification readiness, access organizational resources, and participate in Canada’s data and AI sovereignty ecosystem.
- Corporate account, dashboard & organization profile
- Designated contacts
- DSCC and standards updates
- Certification readiness resources as released
- Training discounts in future phases
- Billing records & future corporate membership certificate
Indigenous / Community Organization Membership
For First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous governments, Indigenous-led organizations, and community organizations.
This membership pathway is designed for Indigenous governments, Nations, communities, Indigenous-led organizations, and community organizations seeking access to DSCC updates, Indigenous Data Sovereignty resources, governance tools, training opportunities, and pathways for engagement.
- Indigenous/community organization account & dedicated dashboard
- Governance contact profile
- Indigenous Data Sovereignty resources as released
- Community governance templates in future phases
- Training access & discounts in future phases, events and roundtable updates
- Future membership certificate & dedicated inquiry/support pathway
Compare
Compare membership options
| Feature | Individual | Corporate | Indigenous / Community Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member Dashboard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Billing Records | Yes | Yes | Yes, if payment applies |
| DSCC Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Knowledge Centre Access | Public + member content as released | Public + member content as released | Public + approved resources as released |
| Standards Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Designated Contacts | No | Yes | Optional / configurable |
| Organization Profile | No | Yes | Yes |
| Indigenous Data Sovereignty Resources | General access as released | Where applicable | Dedicated access as released |
| Training Discounts | Future phase | Future phase | Future phase |
| Certification Readiness Resources | Limited / professional pathway | Future organizational readiness | Alignment and governance resources as released |
| Membership Card / Certificate | Digital membership card | Corporate membership certificate | Membership certificate |
| Certification Included | No | No | No |
Pricing
Membership pricing
Choose the membership category that matches your role. Membership fees support DSCC’s standards, training, public knowledge, and institutional development work.
Individual Membership
Pricing to be announced
Annual membership · price published before launch
Corporate Membership
Pricing to be announced
Annual membership · price published before launch
Indigenous / Community Organization
By application / DSCC review
Contact DSCC to discuss this membership pathway
Applicable taxes may be added at checkout. Membership is valid for the stated term and may be renewed before expiry.
Membership is not certification.
DSCC membership indicates participation in the DSCC community and access to member benefits. It does not represent organizational data sovereignty certification, audit approval, professional designation, government authorization, or regulatory approval. Future DSCC certification pathways will be separate from membership and will require defined criteria, evidence review, audit processes, and authorized certification decisions.
Process
How joining works
Choose Membership Type
Select individual, corporate, or Indigenous/community organization membership.
Create Account
Provide your profile, organization, or community information and create a secure account.
Complete Payment or Review
Complete payment where applicable. Indigenous/community organization accounts may require DSCC review depending on membership policy.
Access Dashboard
Once activated, access your dashboard, billing records, and available member resources.
Receive Membership Proof
In the MVP, active members receive a digital membership card or organization membership certificate with QR verification.
FAQ
Membership questions, answered
Is membership the same as certification?
No. Membership is participation in DSCC and access to member benefits. Certification is a separate future process based on standards, evidence, review, and authorized decision-making.
Does membership include training?
Training may be offered separately. Members may receive training discounts or access to member-only learning opportunities as DSCC programs are released.
Can corporate members add multiple contacts?
Yes. Corporate memberships are designed to support designated contacts. Contact limits and permissions may depend on the membership plan.
What is Indigenous / Community Organization Membership?
It is a membership pathway for First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous governments, Indigenous-led organizations, and community organizations seeking access to DSCC updates, resources, training opportunities, and engagement pathways related to Indigenous Data Sovereignty alignment.
Does DSCC certify Indigenous sovereignty through membership?
No. DSCC membership does not certify Indigenous sovereignty, approve Indigenous governance authority, or replace Nation/community-controlled data governance.
Will members receive a membership card or certificate?
Yes. In the MVP, individual members receive a digital membership card, while corporate and Indigenous/community organization members receive membership certificates with basic QR verification.
Can members access standards?
Some public standards summaries may be available openly. Detailed standards, implementation guides, templates, and certification readiness materials may be released through member or certification access pathways in later phases.
Can membership be renewed?
Yes. Memberships are intended to be term-based and renewable. Renewal terms will be displayed in the member dashboard and membership terms.
Become part of Canada’s sovereignty standards ecosystem.
Join DSCC as an individual, corporate, or Indigenous/community organization member and help build the national infrastructure for data sovereignty, AI sovereignty, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty alignment.