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Description
The term 'Rendezvous' evokes images of a purposeful gathering, which for the Indigenous Inuit of Canada's Arctic Region in Nunavut translates into the harmonious meeting of traditional knowledge and contemporary technology. Our Presentation will delve into the heart of Nunavut, where LEO technology is being used to weave a new digital narrative. This narrative is central to TNC's ethos of facilitating global research and education through advanced networking technologies. By exploring the story of Nunavut Arctic College’s LEO technology integration, we will reveal how digital decolonization can catalyze community empowerment and affirm the control over Inuit data and knowledge sovereignty.
What will the TNC audience take away from your talk
Our audience at TNC will gain a deeper understanding of:
• The significance of integrating indigenous values into the fabric of network technology.
• The practical aspects of deploying high-speed internet in one of the most challenging environments on earth.
• The model of co-development with indigenous communities, which can inform similar projects globally.
Key Takeaways for the Audience:
1. Community-Centered Network Design: The initiative exemplifies how network solutions can be effectively designed around the cultural, social, and environmental specifics of a community, emphasizing the value of a bottom-up approach.
2. Decolonizing Technology: Attendees will learn about practical applications of decolonizing technology by providing Indigenous communities with control over their digital presence, data, and knowledge sharing – a model that can inspire similar actions globally.
3. Impactful Collaboration: The project is a testament to international and cross-sector collaboration. The audience will glean insights into managing such partnerships to overcome infrastructural and environmental challenges.
4. Empowering Connectivity: The session will highlight the transformational impact of the NREN completion, enabled by LEO technology, in providing high-speed internet access to Northern Indigenous (Inuit)communities, bridging the last gap in Canada's research and education network map.
5. A Model for Resilience and Sovereignty: TNC attendees will witness a case where technology empowers a community to preserve its cultural heritage and strengthen its socio-economic fabric, reinforcing the belief in networking technologies as enablers of societal growth.
