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

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Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.
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The 1-800 number hoping to break Canada’s digital divide

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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BrainTrainr will use a toll-free number to connect communities and help older Canadians benefit from modern technologies.
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Apple Maps updates feature Indigenous lands & cultures

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
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Future State 2023: Boldness and inclusivity to pave the way

Fri, 12th May 2023
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Future State 2023 explored two key themes yesterday: the importance of involving indigenous practices in digital and our collective uncertainty about life.
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Govt funds research into solar tsunamis, decolonising algorithms and more

Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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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.
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Kiwi game developers move forward with indigenous gaming platform Katuku Island

Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Kiwi game developers are revolutionising indigenous education with Katuku Island, a survival game rooted in Maori culture, aiming to bridge educational gaps.
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Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.