Links to celebrate Louis Riel Day; keynote on Indigenous Self-Determination in Digital Research Infrastructure
Boozhoo News River readers,
Temperatures are falling across Turtle Island and our attention is turning to:
- Two highlights to help celebrate Louis Riel Day this Saturday; we link out to a historic document from 1885 about the North-West Resistance and an article international exhibition celebrating Métis beadwork
- We also link out to a recent keynote address by Robert dhurwain McLellan on “Reclaiming Data, Reclaiming Culture: Indigenous Self-Determination in Digital Research Infrastructure”
And a reminder that we have released a new eBook!
- There are significant issues with generative AI. Indigenous nations, organizations, and communities face pivotal decisions in their approach to generative AI adoption. Download the new ebook: #DataBack Vol 2: Truth Before “Indigenous AI”. Understanding and Resisting Generative AI: here.
Animikii has enhanced our Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships to create more pathways for Indigenous youth ages 17-30 to thrive in the digital economy. This scholarship now supports:
- Indigenous students pursuing education related to technology or entrepreneurship.
- Indigenous entrepreneurs with businesses under two years old.
- Two (2) successful applicants will be awarded $1000!
The deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.
Applicants submit their story using this form on our website: https://animikii.com/impact/scholarship
We’re grateful to have our headquarters on traditional territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lkwungen, Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples of the Coast Salish Nation.
Animikii Inc: theDock Centre for Social Impact 100-722 Cormorant St Victoria, BC V8W 1P8
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