Collision’s Indigenous Attendee Program set to amplify the voices of Indigenous communities at 2022 event

Collision, the fastest growing technology event in North America, has launched its Indigenous Attendee Program to amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples, build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities in Canada, and build a more just tech ecosystem.

The Indigenous Attendee Program is aimed at creating a culturally safe space at Collision for attendees from the Inuit, Métis and First Nations communities, and provides complimentary full access to all three days of Collision 2022. 

Collision will begin on June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, which is a day for recognizing and celebrating the culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

At the event, former MKO Grand Chief of Bunibonibee Cree Nation Sheila North, Virtual Gurus founder and CEO Bobbie Racette and Globe and Mail reporter Willow Fiddler will discuss Indigenous innovation and how Canada’s heritage is fuelling its future. Animikii Indigenous Technology founder and CEO Jeff Ward will discuss the path ahead for truth and reconciliation. 

Through work with organizations including International GC and Animikii Indigenous Technology, Collision is welcoming some of the most promising startups in the Canadian tech space.

Naheyawin

Founded in Edmonton, this edtech startup offers Indigenous-based solutions for the improvement of equity, diversity and inclusion in organizations across Turtle Island.

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Indigenous Cloud

From Cando, Indigenous Cloud is an entertainment platform that connects the world byshowcasing and sharing Indigenous content and culture through education, performances and community. 

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Plato Testing

From Fredericton, Plato Testing is breaking down barriers to Indigenous participation in the tech sector by creating careers in software testing.

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Crunchbase

Origin – Immersivelink

From Fort William, Origin created Immersivelink, a VR platform that uses 360-degree video with animation to preserve and share Indigenous perspectives with the world

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Animikii Indigenous Technology

From Victoria, Animikii Indigenous Technology is a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous innovators who want to work with companies to drive equitable outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. In Series A.

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OneFeather

From Victoria, OneFeather is a fintech platform that redefines the modern digital experience through innovation and tradition. In Series B.

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Social Awareness Group

From Edmonton, Social Awareness Group is a software solution guided by Indigenous values that empowers enterprises to trace, enhance, quantify and report their evidence of credible social impact. Has completed a Series A.

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Artemis

From Toronto, Artemis is an all in one platform that makes managing data stack simple by integrating, organizing and transforming your data in minutes. In pre-seed stage

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About Collision

For two years in a row, Collision – North America’s fastest growing technology event – moved online. Making the pivot to host thousands of attendees online was referred to by the Sunday Times as a “pretty big experiment”. Now, Collision is returning in person to host the largest international event in Toronto in more than two years, with 35,000-plus attendees anticipated at Collision in the Enercare Centre from June 20-23, 2022.  

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