Exploring how Indigenous technologists like Carol Anne Hilton, Michael and Caroline Running Wolf, and others are blending tradition and technology to shape a new digital future.
Yo, I'm Kris Krüg, just pulled into town for the Indigenomics Institute’s Indigenomics on BAY STREET, where a different kind of tech uprising is bubbling under the concrete jungle of Canada’s financial district. We’re talking a mix of old-school Indigenous wisdom meeting future-forward digital tech, flipping the script on how we think about the economy, culture, and innovation.
As we gear up for the event, I’m reflecting on the groundbreaking work of Indigenous tech leaders who who are each shaping the broader Indigenous tech movement in Canada. Through my work with Carol Anne and beyond, I’ve had the chance to witness firsthand how figures like Michael and Caroline Running Wolf, Ryan St. Germaine, Loretta Todd, and Josh Nilson are forging new paths breaking colonial shackles while leveraging the digital tools of tomorrow. Ready for the download?
**Carol Anne Hilton and Indigenomics on Bay Street**
As the founder and CEO of the Indigenomics Institute, Carol Anne Hilton has been a powerful advocate for building a $100 billion Indigenous economy. Her leadership comes into sharp focus at the Indigenomics on Bay Street event, where Indigenous economic sovereignty takes center stage in Canada’s financial hub. This event is is a platform and now is a pivotal moment where Indigenous-led economic initiatives meet the full force of global finance
At the heart of Indigenomics is the integration of Indigenous wisdom with modern financial systems and technology. Hilton’s vision goes far beyond economic participation laying the foundation for a new digital economy where Indigenous knowledge systems shape business practices as well as the technological innovation itself.
Indigenomics on Bay Street is a key step in this journey, bringing Indigenous voices and financial leaders together to collaborate on sustainable, future-forward economic models.
Global Indigenous Technology House: A New Frontier for Indigenous Tech
In tandem with her work on Bay Street, Hilton’s introduction of the Global Indigenous Technology House at SXSW 2024 signals an even broader vision. This initiative positions Indigenous knowledge as a core driver of technological development, ensuring that values like reciprocity, sustainability, and respect for the land become embedded in the tech we create.
The Technology House aims to create a global platform where Indigenous perspectives influence digital creation, innovation, and storytelling in transformative ways.
https://kriskrug.co/2024/03/11/global-indigenous-technology-house/