Indigenous Tech Circle

?? Excited to Launch: Indigenous Tech Founders Program by The Discovery Foundation ?? In partnership with New Ventures BC, program managed by Ryan St. Germaine ??and in alignment with our commitment to nurture and empower Indigenous innovation, we are thrilled to announce the Indigenous Tech Founders Program. This unique 8-week mentorship journey is tailor-made for Indigenous Founders poised to make significant strides in the tech industry. Why This Program? - Personalized guidance from experienced Indigenous Startup Founders. - A vibrant community of mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs. - Exclusive networking and learning opportunities. Program Highlights: - Intimate cohorts of 4-8 founders. - 50-minute weekly mentorship sessions over 8 weeks. - Post-program follow-up meeting to ensure continued progress. - Access to a 3-part speaker series designed to inspire and educate. Who Should Apply? - BC-based, early-stage Indigenous tech and ecommerce ventures. - Teams with Indigenous founders or C-level executives. - Individuals committed to full participation over the 8-week span. Thanks to the generous support of the Discovery Foundation, this program is offered at no cost to selected participants. ?? Key Dates: - Application Deadline: April 10th - Program Start: April 15th Your journey towards impactful innovation begins here. Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of Indigenous tech entrepreneurship. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gEzbPHHd More Information: https://lnkd.in/gDnFThgX Let's innovate, support, and succeed together. #IndigenousTech #Innovation #Mentorship #TechFounders #ApplyNow

Last chance, sign up for tomorrow! I’m so excited to share the space with these two amazing ppl. See you there!

Really exited About this latest INDIGENEXT project Supporting Kwakwaka'wakw Master Carver Bruce Alfred and his daughter Molly Willie and Zapotec weavers in Oaxaca and Teotilan. Hope you can support Reconciliation Through Innovation, in reframing indigenous design and development on the Pacific Coast: https://lnkd.in/d7BUyzN9 #indigenousdesign #tumtumthreads #indigenousmanufacturing #indigenoussupplychain #textiles #collaboration Update: tumtum was selected as a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter and reached its goal in 3 DAYS!!!

Some exciting new. Robson INC has completed the strategic sale of Robson One. This marks another significant step in our journey to reposition Robson Inc. as a leading Canadian Indigenous-owned business specializing in IaaS, Data Protection, and Generative AI. We're proud to focus on our core strengths—delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that empower our customers. Our recent strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Lenovo, Virtuozzo, Acronis, and Equinix further enhance our capabilities and commitment to excellence. #Canada #HealthCare #Indigenous #GenerativeAI #PressRelease #CanadaNews #CanadaTech #CanadaInnovation #BuyCanadian

?? As an Indigenous business in ???? Canada specializing in IaaS and Generative AI, I'm excited to announce Robson DC’s innovative response to the evolving needs of the AI infrastructure landscape, surpassing traditional IaaS solutions. This milestone highlights our role as an Indigenous-owned company dedicated to driving innovation and bringing awareness to Indigenous participation in the Canadian tech sector. We invite your support, as well as engagement from Provincial and Federal Governments committed to incorporating AI into their growth strategies. ???? Government of British Columbia, Government of Alberta, Government of Saskatchewan, Government of Manitoba, Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario, Government of Nova Scotia, Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick, Government of Northwest Territories, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada ???? Send me a personal message if you're interested in learning more! #IndigenousTech #CanadianInnovation #AI #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #GPUs #RobsonDC #CanadaBuys

Returning from an incredible week at The Ivey Academy at Ivey Business School for the Canadian Private Capital Investment program (CPCIS). Joined here with fellow team member, Fiorella Schiffino, CPA ????. Thank you to the Raven Indigenous Capital Partners team for nominating me and the BDC for sponsoring me ???? Many learnings that I'll be unpacking and applying in the weeks, months, years ahead. Thank you to the team at Ivey and my fellow classmates for a memorable experience. Hozaifa Cheema, Jan Cerny, CPA, CA, ICD.D , John Rikhtegar , Julia Frain, CFA , Kim Furlong, Lara Liboni , Matthew Leibowitz , Mobeen Lalani, Patrick Theodore , Raissa Espiritu, Ryan Webster, CPA, CA, ICD.D , Tupaarnaq Kopeck , Vincent Fréchette-Coculuzzi, Wendy Hurlburt , Isaac da Silva Aboo, Victor Sada, Alfred Burgesson, Andrew Black, Ann Wen, CFA, Benjamen Pinsky, Campbell Tremblay-Birchall , Filipe Varino, George Chen , Graham Day , Hayden Woodley , Sabreen Sidhu , Sam Fisher , Sara Bentham , Shadrak (Shak) Gobert , Shane Lee , Simon Parker , Thomas Bird , Tonya Fleming, Guillaume Falardeau

Let's extend a warm welcome to our #Indigenous #Tech Roundtable with #Moderator Ryan St. Germaine ?? and #Panelists Angie Saltman, Darion Ducharme, Jon Harrison, and Andrew Karesa. Indigenous representation in the tech industry has historically been limited, but there is a noticeable shift towards greater inclusion. The growing presence of Indigenous professionals in tech is a positive development, with a rising number of individuals ready to cater to the requirements of both the Industry sectors and Indigenous communities. Join us, to learn from this seasoned group of experienced professionals. #ForwardThinkier #TechChampions. ??CLICK RIGHT TO SEE THE MODERATOR AND PANELISTS FULL BIOS??

What a great week at NCAIED RES 2025 in Las Vegas last week! Thank you to the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles | Consulat général du Canada à Los Angeles for including me in the Canadian Delegation and for all the amazing networking opportunities with our #Friends from the USA and other fellow Albertans/Canadians! I’m loving all the new connections I’ve made in person and here on LinkedIn! Shoutout to a few of the awesome indigenous leaders/entrepreneurs/Allies I met while I was down there! Ouray Clark Crowfoot CPA, MBA, MAcc Amber Big Plume Andrea Delgado-Olson Sky Boucha Cameron Holmstrom Melrene Saloy-EagleSpeaker Vanessa Marshall Pierre Chalifour Aline Le Blanc Michael Willmott Melissa Victor to only name a few - and to a few familiar faces I got to see again Matthew Foss Angela Ferguson Gene Ouellette Shani Gwin Ryan St. Germaine ?? If you’re looking for a trusted Indigenous Owned IT/Cybersecurity Managed Service Partner let’s connect!!

Grateful to have recieved the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Together we are stronger and we all must make the places and spaces we occupy better.

Teara Fraser is a force in aviation and Indigenous leadership. As founder of Iskwew Air and elibird aero, she's not just building businesses; she's creating pathways for Indigenous communities. Teara also founded the Indigenous LIFT Collective, supporting economic development. Her work spans entrepreneurship, education (as an adjunct professor at Royal Roads University), and advocacy, demonstrating a commitment to empowering others and shaping the future of aviation. #IndigenousLeadership #Aviation #Entrepreneurship #CommunityDevelopment