AI can preserve Indigenous languages 👩🏾💻 👨🏾💻 Blending coding with culture, Lakota teens in South Dakota are learning how to use AI to do just that. It is estimated that just 2,2200 Lakota speakers remain. How have you seen AI used to help language learners? Stay tuned as we announce new AI courses for Indigenous Peoples living in BC soon! https://bit.ly/4efUpiF
First Nations Technology Council
Non-profit Organization Management
North Vancouver, British Columbia 4,612 followers
Co-creating bright digital futures for First Nations communities by enabling digital equity and transformation.
About us
The First Nations Technology Council is an Indigenous-led, innovative non-profit mandated by First Nations leadership in British Columbia. We work to advance digital literacy, improve internet connectivity, and provide guidance on data and digital technology for all 204 First Nations across the province.
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http://www.technologycouncil.ca
External link for First Nations Technology Council
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Digital Skills Development, Customizable Community Training, Customizable Corporate Training, Training & Support Services, Information Management, and IT Infrastructure
Locations
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Primary
70 Orwell St
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J, CA
Employees at First Nations Technology Council
Updates
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Meet Ayush Sharma 👋🏾 Our Finance Coordinator and all-around great guy, Ayush has made a big impact on our small (but mighty!) organization. Our new Staff Showcase Series introduces you to the Indigenous innovators and allies working behind the scenes to co-create bright digital futures for all 204 First Nations in BC.
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How can the internet be more inclusive and representative of all voices, especially those that have been historically silenced? 🔇 The Google antitrust ruling marks a significant shift in the digital landscape. While many are focusing on how this impacts big tech, there’s an emerging opportunity that also deserves attention: the potential for First Nations communities to create and control their own search engines. For too long, Indigenous voices and knowledge have been marginalized in the vast digital ecosystems controlled by global tech giants. But this ruling opens the door to a new possibility—one where First Nations can develop search engines that prioritize their languages, cultures, and ways of knowing. Imagine a digital space where Indigenous knowledge is not just a subset of information but the foundation. This isn't just about technology; it’s about digital sovereignty. It’s about reclaiming control over how knowledge is shared, preserved, and accessed. By building search engines tailored to their unique needs, First Nations communities can ensure that their stories, histories, and innovations are represented authentically and protected against misrepresentation. Tell us what you think in the comments ⬇️ #DigitalSovereignty #IndigenousTech #FirstNations #Innovation #GoogleRuling #TechForGood"
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Pre-register for our first-ever awards gala happening on April 8, 2025, at The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver 🎉 The Amplify Awards will celebrate Indigenous leaders in technology and exceptional like-minded organizations that share a commitment to supporting Indigenous learners, communities, and innovation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4daJYMG 📸: Alison Boulier Creative
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"Technology doesn’t save languages; people do it by speaking to each other, teaching, learning the language, writing stories, and singing songs.” Do you think AI has a role in First Nations language retention? Let us know in the comments 👇🏾 https://tgam.ca/4bZYtSH
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There are many ways companies can ally with Indigenous Peoples and support Indigenous Digital Equity 🤔 Microsoft supported us in the form of a ping pong tournament and a bake sale. Read about their journey of learning and allyship below ⬇
How Corporate Allies Support Indigenous Digital Equity
First Nations Technology Council on LinkedIn
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"Exclusion of Indigenous data from data-sets marginalizes Indigenous communities, while inclusion without proper guidance perpetuates biases and removes data from their cultural contexts." Indigenous data sovereignty must be considered in research, conservation, and governance arrangements ✊🏾 Read it in BIV News: https://lnkd.in/gdNSVmyh"
Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia's wild salmon
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Catch Natiea Vinson at the Small Business BC (SBBC) #BGTVancouver event this Wednesday at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown. She will be sitting down with the savvy Joshua Nilson, founder of Maskwa Investments Inc, which focuses on early-stage seed funding and advisement with a focus on Indigenous tech businesses. Get your free ticket below ⬇
Joshua Nilson is a Métis from Willow River. He's the founder of Maskwa Investments Inc, which provides early-stage seed funding and advisement with a focus on Indigenous tech businesses. Join his interview with Natiea Vinson, CEO of First Nations Technology Council, at our #BGTVancouver on July 17th at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 🆓 Get your free ticket at sbbc.co/BGT
Build. Grow. Thrive. - Small Business BC
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Lead two departments - Digital Skills Development and Career Pathways - ensuring our students experience a seamless transition from learning to work, as our Vice President, Programs. If you are an experienced leader in education who also believes in designing and stewarding technology to renew and strengthen our cultures, lands, languages, and ways of being, we would love to meet you. Above all, we value balance, respect, and trust. See the role and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gVCu-yk4