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New Vancouver conference aims to unite Indigenous tech

Canada's largest Indigenous tech conference launches in Vancouver, reshaping the country's innovation economy among founders and investors.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

eLearning

Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages

Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Artificial Intelligence

The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada's digital divide

BrainTrainr will use a toll-free number to connect communities and help older Canadians benefit from modern technologies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Indigenous issues stories

EduTech

Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures

Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025

Clean technologies

Future State 2023: Boldness and inclusivity to pave the way

Future State 2023 explored two key themes yesterday: the importance of involving indigenous practices in digital and our collective uncertainty about life.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Space Technologies

Govt funds research into solar tsunamis, decolonising algorithms and more

With $187 million in grants going to research across Aotearoa New Zealand, we look at a few of the tech-related projects that have been given funding.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020

Gaming

Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island

Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020