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Explore the complex world of Indigenous technology, innovation, and data sovereignty through Animikii's Insights. With a unique lens on issues crucial to Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations, our Insights serve as an indispensable guide. Dive into articles, reports, and thought-provoking commentary.

#DataBack Now Available!

Animikii is happy to announce the release of the #DataBack eBook! Written for Indigenous-focused organizations and governments to guide the transformation of data governance through advanced tools, principles, and practices. “As Indigenous Peoples regain their strength, they continue to defend their inherent rights and destroy all aspects of colonization until...

Pathfinding: A Different Approach to Software Development

As an Indigenous-owned technology company, our approach to software is different from the mainstream. We partner with social impact Indigenous organizations.

Indigenous Technology at Collision 2022

The Collision Conference is one of the largest tech events in the world, so Animikii was proud to send CEO Jeff Ward to present as a part of the “Truth and reconciliation: the path ahead” topic on June 21st, Indigenous Peoples Day. “When I started the company in 2003, there...

Be The Change: What is a B Corp and Why it Matters

When a company says that it is doing the right thing, how can you know? A B Corp is a business independently verified by B Lab to meet the highest social, economic, and environmental standards.

How to Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

The Animikii team would like to wish you a happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022. June 21st is the longest day of the year, the summer solstice. It is a day that has had importance for Indigenous Peoples worldwide long before the modern calendar. Last year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day...

Data Privacy: How Information About You is Collected and What You Can Do About It

Do you ever think about how much your technology knows about you?  Your cell phone, smart devices, and even your vehicle gather information about you without you noticing it. You might even get a funny feeling your smartphone is listening to you. But, what is there to worry about, and is...

International Women’s Day 2022

This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating some of the most inspirational women that the Animikii team has ever worked with.  The Auntie Up! podcast is a celebration of Indigenous women talking about the important stuff. Jolene Banning, Kim Wheeler, and Tanya Talaga host this show, and describe themselves as “Aunties...

Our 5 Fave Family-Focused B Corps

Being a B Corp can mean many different things. At Animikii we are proud of our social impact in the community and the programs and opportunities in place for our Thunderbirds. This Family Day, we are showcasing fellow B Corps that do important things for the families that matter to them, including their customers,...

Jeff Ward and Animikii featured by The Globe and Mail

Animikii Founder and CEO Jeff Ward shared his insights with The Globe and Mail's Karl Moore and Wahiakatste Diome-Deer on driving change for Indigenous Peoples through technology.  Jeff touched on his career path and the inspiration that led to founding Animikii in 2003. Fast forward to 2022, Animikii has hired our 35th...

2021 Scholarship Recipients

Part of Animikii’s social impact mission is empowering the next generation of Indigenous change-makers in tech. Meet 2021's Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships winners!