First Nations Technology Council
“Our work is grounded in the belief that reconciliation and innovation go hand-in-hand, and that a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and world views participating and leading in technology fields will lead to a more prosperous future for all Canadians.”
What do they do?
- funded and accredited education programs to advance Indigenous people’s careers in innovation and technology;
- participate in and lead community research projects;
- create strategies to advance equitable, affordable and sustainable access to technology in Indigenous communities.
Interests:
- This website has an article asking: “How can we greatly increase Indigenous participation and leadership in the ICT sector?” I am interested to research this more since I was also interested in knowing more about the role of gender in the ICT sector, and I think these two areas are related.
- Another topic which seems interesting to me is Indigenous Digital Equity. “The First Nations Technology Council defines digital equity as a state in which every Indigenous person, community and Nation is fully equipped to access and effectively use technology to contribute, thrive, and succeed in today’s digital society while preserving self-determination.” I would like to research more about this topic as well.