Igniting the Spirit of Indigenous communities to engage and reclaim digital technology 📌 Tkaronto, Turtle Island 🏝
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27 May 2024
Have you ever wondered who is the Indigenous Friends Association?
Well, let us re-introduce ourselves.
A thread about IFA 🧵
#IndigenousFriendsAssociation #IFA #IndigiTAL #IndigiTECH
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14 Jun 2024
Merci au @Patrimoinecdn. Grâce à leur soutien, le projet de l'Association des Amis Autochtones, « Cultiver l'entrepreneuriat dans la toile numérique »,
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Grâce à ce projet, IFA va :
• Augmenter la représentation des perspectives culturelles diverses dans le secteur de l'art numérique.
• Soutenir les compétences et les capacités de nos participants à créer des œuvres d'art numérique et à promouvoir leur travail.
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• Encourager les participants à entreprendre des projets ayant un impact sur la communauté.
#GCAntiRacism #IFA #IndigenousFriendsAssociation
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14 Jun 2024
Thank you to the @CdnHeritage. With their support, Indigenous Friends Association’s project, ‘Cultivating Entrepreneurship in the Digital Canvas’ was made possible in part by the Gov of Canada through their Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives.
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Through this project, IFA will:
• Increase representation of diverse cultural perspectives in the digital art sector.
• Support our participants' ability and skills to create digital art pieces and promote their work.
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• And encourage participants to undertake community impact projects.
#GCAntiRacism #IFA #IndigenousFriendsAssociation
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27 May 2024
Have you ever wondered who is the Indigenous Friends Association?
Well, let us re-introduce ourselves.
A thread about IFA 🧵
#IndigenousFriendsAssociation #IFA #IndigiTAL #IndigiTECH
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27 May 2024
We also have a Research Team, who have been meaningful collaborators on the projects with Justice Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Read more about the projects we’ve developed and supported: indigenousfriends.org/resear…
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27 May 2024
Thank you! Our team is passionate about igniting the spirit of Indigenous communities to create, engage, and renovate digital technologies!
Browse our website, read some of the work we’ve done, and if you’re feeling generous, please support us with a follow or donation today ❤️
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27 May 2024
We offer two unique programs for Indigenous communities throughout Canada.
IndigiTAL and IndigiTECH.
Through our programming, we have supported over 700 Indigenous people through art & digital literacy and 90% of our graduates secure paid internships.
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27 May 2024
Our IndigiTAL program offers Indigenous youth and newcomers five weeks of free online learning about digital literacy, community, and empowerment.
We offer two courses:
Empowerment Through Tech
Empowerment Through Art
indigenousfriends.org/indigi…
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21 May 2024
@OttawaRaceWknd is finally here, and we’re excited to see everyone at the starting line! This weekend join the Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) for an incredible event that supports a great cause. ✨The IFA will receive a $5 referral bonus donation for every registration.
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21 May 2024
Onsite Registration (2K, 5K, 10K, and 17K Challenge) will be available at the Health and Fitness Expo (Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa) at the following dates and times:
Friday, May 24, 2024 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm ⏰
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm ⏰
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Make a difference and donate today: raceroster.com/events/2024/7…
#RunOttawa2024 #CourezOttawa2024, #DesjardinsCharityChallenge #DéfiCaritatifDesjardins
#Ottawamarathon #ThisisYourRace #IndigenousTech #IndigenousFriendsAssociation
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