New programs addressing representation in tech
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we heard about several programs across the country that are working towards greater representation in the...
3-D printed snow goggles: traditional function meets new technology
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week in Indigenous tech news, an Inuvialuk/Gwich’in designer brings 3-D printed snow goggles to the Indigenous...
Indigenous tech redefined: scam prevention for elders
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week in Indigenous tech news, a Minnesota-based game developer has created a valuable tool for revitalizing the...
Repatriating archaeological research
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week in Indigenous technology news, digitally-captured knowledge from a significant Dane-zaa cultural site is in...
Animikii on CBC’s Unreserved podcast
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, one of our Animikii team members was featured in both an article and on the radio with CBC’s Unreserved...
Revitalizing Indigenous tunes on vinyl
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we share stories about crate digging for forgotten Indigenous-made records, citizen scientists protecting...
Shifting into spring
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Spring is finally here! In typical West Coast fashion, many of our team members are first to bring attention to the...
Celebrating Indigenous Innovation Across Turtle Island
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we read a recap from the MIT Solve 2024 Indigenous Innovators Summit in Tucson, Arizona where our CEO Jeff...
Celebrating Indigenous Women in Tech this International Women’s Day
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Even though International Women’s Day is still two days away, we couldn’t wait to look back on the past year of the...
Indigenous creativity: telling stories, building worlds
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we showcase a few stories that showcase Indigenous technology at the intersection of art, culture, and all...
Inuit-developed app shares valuable traditional knowledge
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we read about SIKU, an Inuit-developed app allowing northern communities to pull together traditional...
DataBack – but you didn’t hear it from us
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we share an introduction to Indigenous Data Sovereignty from Atmos Magazine, sharing how poor reporting on...
MIT Solve Indigenous Communities Fellowship Applications Open
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we bring you a pair of stories from Down Under, where tech leaders are pushing to recognize Indigenous...
Indigenous space leaders
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, What a great week in Indigenous tech news! First, we check in with The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke who have filed a...
Indigenous entrepreneurs empowering community
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week in the world of Indigenous tech, a Wixárika artist combines traditional Indigenous crafting methods with AI...
Lakota Code Camp at TEDxBoston
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, The Heiltsuk First Nation’s AI salmon counting system was featured by one of our favourite online...
Raven Indigenous Capital receives investment
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we are happy to report a development from Animikii funder Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, which is one...
Welcome to 2024
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Welcome back to the Animikii News River! We hope your holiday season was filled with family, friends, and some well-...
Seasons greetings from Animikii's News River
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Season’s greetings from the entire Animikii family! We are finishing off the year with this edition of the News River...
It’s almost time for our Pathfinding webinar
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we share stories about Indigenous TikTok creators and addressing inequities in Indigenous health care. In...
Pathfinding webinar signup – not too late
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, In this week’s edition, read about a Western Abenaki video game designer trying to improve on-screen representation,...
Correction: Pathfinding Webinar Signup Link
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Oops! It looks like we added the wrong link to today's News River newsletter showcasing our upcoming Pathfinding...
Indigenous Values + Software Development
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, In this week’s newsletter, hear from a Māori technology ethicist on why facial recognition tech can lead to inherent...
Lakota code camp
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, we are happy to see some especially interesting stories enter the Indigenous tech news cycle. In an...
Indigenous data warriors
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Last week the Animikii team met up in person in beautiful lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria, BC) last week for our first...
Animikii turns 20!
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, It’s “wheels up” for many members of the Animikii team lately. CEO Jeff Ward recently returned from San Francisco for...
Climate justice needs IDS-backed technology
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Here’s the news you may have missed while you were carving pumpkins or planning the perfect costume last week....
Animikii launches new website
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week’s edition of the News River features a great article from Nature on how researchers are building better...
What is #DataBack? Niiwin featured in Future of Good.
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This week, catch a feature article published by Future of Good about our product - Niiwin - and how our work promotes...
B Corp opens doors for marginalized communities
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Read on for the latest stories covering 3D-printed housing on Siksika Nation, the role of AI in Indigenous cultural...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, After a hiatus from the News River last week, we have plenty of news to catch you up on. Reconciliation and Tech:...
Strengthening Indigenous Relationships in the Workplace
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, We hope you are enjoying the final, fleeting days of summer wherever this email finds you. Read on for updates from...
Reconciliation and Tech with TechSoup
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, In this week’s newsletter, we partner with TechSoup to push forward the conversation around reconciliation,...
Animikii celebrates B Corp recertification
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Read on to learn more about the latest in Animikii’s work in the world of social impact, and the brand new website...
New Indigenous stock image collection
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Here’s the news you may have missed in the world of Indigenous tech. Amplifying Indigenous Representation Online Ever...
Love as an Indigenous Tech Strategy
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, As wildfires across Turtle Island continue to dominate headlines, our hearts and minds are with the people and...
Protecting Indigenous Knowledge online
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, This summer, we have been excited to see discussions about Indigenous Data Sovereignty taking place on social media...
International Day of World Indigenous Peoples
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Today is the International Day of World Indigenous Peoples, marking the inaugural session of the United Nations...
Big Tech versus Canadian news
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers, Well, it looks like it’s finally starting to happen. This week, Meta announced it would be permanently ending news...
Celebrating Animikii’s first ever hackathon
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers! Last week, Animikii kicked off our first-ever Hackathon. In this week’s News River, we share what our team can...
Practical steps for inclusivity in the workplace
Web Version Boozhoo News River readers! You may have noticed we switched out our usual "Aaniin" greeting for this version of the News River. We recently...
AI in Indigenous Language Reclamation
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! Summer is in full swing, and we hope you have had plenty of time to spend time with friends and family outdoors. Read...
Welcoming Miskomini-giizis
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! Last week saw some awesome Indigenous presence at Collision 2023. For several of our team members who attended, it’s...
Digital Sovereignty and Diversity at Collision
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! This week members of the Animikii team have landed in Toronto for Collision! This tech-focused conference brings...
Two-Spirit and Queer Indigenous Pride Shines on Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
Web Version Welcome to a very special edition of News River! As summer solstice arrives, the world navigates its rough currents of discord and division,...
How Tech Can Commit to Truth and Reconciliation
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! Here’s what you may have missed in the world of Indigenous technology and innovation news in the last week. South...
Happy Pride Month!
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! Happy Pride Month! As the fires of June's Pride Month are kindled across Turtle Island, we are honouring our Two...
IDS in your community
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! We have been taking time to reflect on some of our favourite past partnerships. With the recent launch of the Bones of...
Drones for storytellers, guardians, and students
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! Keep your eye on the sky this week, we are sharing a pair of drone-related stories, including teaching secondary...
Truth and Reconciliation through storytelling
Web Version Aaniin News River readers! A big part of the work we do supports efforts to heal and lift up the Survivors of the residential school system by...