Advancing digital skills, connectivity, and technology strategy for First Nations across BC, mandated by the First Nations Leadership Council.
British Columbia, Canada
Joined January 2013
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First Nations Technology Council retweeted
@joshnilson is a Métis from Willow River. He's the founder of Maskwa Investments, which provides early-stage seed funding & advisement with a focus on Indigenous tech businesses. Natiea Vinson, CEO of @FN_TechCouncil, will interview him at #BGTVancouver
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First Nations Technology Council retweeted
May 5 marks #RedDressDay. Today, we honour and remember First Nations women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have lost their lives to colonial and gender-based violence. #NoMoreStolenSisters 1/
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
@FN_TechCouncil is increasing Indigenous participation and leadership in BC’s tech industry with digital skills training and their Digital Skills Bursary Fund, allowing students flexible funding options to access digital skills training programs.
#NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
2/2 This will be a chance to engage and focus on Haida Gwaii’s priorities, including opportunities to support sustainability and prosperity in the community. We’ll be celebrating historic milestones for connectivity and look forward to collaborating and learning together.
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
1/2 We’re excited to spend this week in Haida Gwaii for the 7 Gen Partnership Gathering! We’ll be joined by @BCGovNews & #GoC Ministers, plus Coastal First Nations Connectivity Network Partners - @CFNGBI, @MicrosoftVan, @Rogers, @FN_TechCouncil, @InnovationIsl & @takingitglobal.
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
Today, the AFN will observe a moment of silence to reflect on the brave sacrifices made by First Nations Soldiers and Veterans. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
Over 50 folks joined us from all different lands today as
we built connections, nourished relationships, & co-created wisdom on how we collectively design the #sustainable & #equitable #technology of the future.
Our harvest from cassyexconsulting.com/
#decolonize #decarbonize
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
Join me, Shelley Joseph, and @FN_TechCouncil, on September 30 for an informative event to honour the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. For more information and to register: eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-his… *30% profits will be donated to Orange Shirt Society @OrangeShirtDay – at Cariboo F, British Columbia
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
🔔 NEW REPORT
Join us at our next webcast on June 24th to learn more from our experts @BrookfieldIIE, @Xero and @FN_TechCouncil.
Register today: bit.ly/3py2irA
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
🍁Along with >30 senior regulatory speakers, we've invited three special guests to give "Spotlight Talks" on subjects they're passionate about. Day 1, Denise Williams, CEO, @FN_TechCouncil will talk on First Nations Connectivity
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#IICIRF2020
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
Funding is most needed for digital literacy, infrastructure / access projects, and community leadership.
Great organizations like @FN_TechCouncil @ACORNCanada @OpenMediaOrg @CanadaPIAC @cippic could use more support. #DigitalPhilanthropy
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
Calling all students: join the largest Indigenous Mapping Network in the world free! Register at indigenousmaps.com/2020imw/ @cotrsocial @Concordia @ConestogaC @Confederation @DalhousieU @douglascollege @durhamcollege @FanshaweCollege @FN_TechCouncil @FlemingCollege @GBCollege
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
Through collaborating with @FN_TechCouncil to help more #FirstNations businesses get online, we've discovered many amazing #FN, Inuit & Metis owned businesses. Please visit shopfirstnations.com to find & support #Indigenousbusiness near you! #supplierdiversity
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
We're excited to announce our Expert Panel on High-Throughput Networks for Rural and Remote Communities chaired by Karen Barnes, President Emerita of Yukon University. buff.ly/3iVSdjp
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
So excited to hear Denise Williams speak to the issue of digital justice within an Indigenous context TONIGHT! Listen live at 5:05pm to CBC Radio West: bit.ly/2ZXQt28 @quwutsunn @pentononcbc @FN_TechCouncil @cbcnewsbc @cbcradio #digitaldivide #bcpoli #UNDRIP #Internet
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
Looking to find or invest in an Indigenous business in British Columbia? Visit ow.ly/rqBY30jzYpQ #trade #invest #export #EconomicDevelopment #Business
@BC_IBIC @FN_TechCouncil @FirstNationsBC @ccab_national @BCAFN
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
The digital divide has reached emergency status. ⚠️
One study found 1/3 of Canadians are taking money out of their food budget to pay for internet costs.
futureofgood.co/digital-divi…
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
#OnlineCourse Last day to apply to the Focus Web Development program at the First Nations Technology Council. If you need an introductory course, today is also the deadline for Foundations! Apply now: learnfromhome.technologycoun…
#Indigenous #Technology #CareerinTech #JobsinTech
Great news! The application deadline for Foundations in Innovation and Technology, & our intermediate course, Focus Web Development, have been extended to September 9!
Interested in boosting your tech career? Don’t wait and apply now! learnfromhome.technologycoun…
#OnlineClass
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
A great listen for @TheCircleCanada members wanting to learn more about how the digital divide is impacting Indigenous communities - among others. @FN_TechCouncil CEO Denise Williams is someone to add to your list of folks who has ideas & solutions for Indigenous led change.
A handful of spots left! RSVP now. Look forward to hosting this critical conversation today on bridging the digital divide, supported by @ciranews @UWCCanada @CommFdnsCanada. A below-the-radar issue that has been amplified with the pandemic. bit.ly/32abvwg
First Nations Technology Council retweeted
🗣️TODAY at 1pm ET. ‼️
Canada’s digital divide is widening the social divide. Who’s gaining access and who’s being left behind?
Join us: futureofgood.co/digital-conv… #BuildBackBetter
