What’s That Noise?!

Happy New Year! To kick off 2025 we're excited that you'll join us in speaking to Anita Pawluk [https://racerocks3d.ca/leadership-member/anita-pawluk/], Founder of Race Rocks 3D - an Indigenous-owned training company that utilizes cutting-edge technology. One of their largest partners is the Royal Canadian Navy. In this episode we learn a lot about what it means to work with not only the Canada government but its Armed Forces in all matters pertaining to listening to, working with, and training from coastal Indigenous communities across the furthest reaches of the north.  Gila’kasla! Follow us on Twitter: Wtncast [https://twitter.com/wtncast?lang=en] Follow your co-hosts: Tommy [https://wtncast.podbean.com/wtncast/episode/@whatsthatdata] | Al [https://twitter.com/thatalcoombsguy] | Lawrence [https://twitter.com/OneFeatherApp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] A very special thanks to Compulsion Soundlabs [https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/146237470-indigenous-future] for sharing their musical talent, which you are hearing as the intro and outro music in this series! Subscribe [https://wtncast.podbean.com/feed/] for updates Contact us at wtncast@gmail.com [wtncast@gmail.com] Follow us on Apple Music [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-noise/id1364610122?mt=2] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SW489x40xOpZD2r4WbAQ0?si=RLJpmxeFTJmwkqQKAqeJpA]   Tommy and Al respectfully acknowledge that this show is recorded and produced on the traditional, unceded territories of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chonnonton, and Lūnaapéewak peoples. London, Ontario, Canada is situated on their lands, a beautiful place that Tommy and Al are privileged to call home. Through this series, Tommy and Al aim to share their platform to create progressive, safe, and inclusive space to share the wisdoms, lessons, and experiences of Indigenous peoples from sea, to sea, to sea - in hopes of finding meaningful avenues to co-exist and function together online, in the spirit of love, courage, kindness, and reconciliation.

We've got a fascinating and important episode for you today. Our guest is Ja'Elle Leite, CEO of Ultralogix Inc [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ja-elle-leite-9973b2226]., who is a veteran of data management. Tommy and Lawrence speak with her about how to engage Indigenous communities when it comes to capturing and using their data. Ja'Elle provides a wealth of experience and insight about what it means to interact with Indigenous data. One of her many important points is that Indigenous data tells stories on its own terms. The question is whether or not we are willing to listen. In this case, she doesn't mean through data visualization tools. Join us to learn more listening and learning with and from Indigenous data. Gila’kasla! Follow us on Twitter: Wtncast [https://twitter.com/wtncast?lang=en] Follow your co-hosts: Tommy [https://wtncast.podbean.com/wtncast/episode/@whatsthatdata] | Al [https://twitter.com/thatalcoombsguy] | Lawrence [https://twitter.com/OneFeatherApp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] A very special thanks to Compulsion Soundlabs [https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/146237470-indigenous-future] for sharing their musical talent, which you are hearing as the intro and outro music in this series! Subscribe [https://wtncast.podbean.com/feed/] for updates Contact us at wtncast@gmail.com [wtncast@gmail.com] Follow us on Apple Music [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-noise/id1364610122?mt=2] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SW489x40xOpZD2r4WbAQ0?si=RLJpmxeFTJmwkqQKAqeJpA]   Tommy and Al respectfully acknowledge that this show is recorded and produced on the traditional, unceded territories of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chonnonton, and Lūnaapéewak peoples. London, Ontario, Canada is situated on their lands, a beautiful place that Tommy and Al are privileged to call home. Through this series, Tommy and Al aim to share their platform to create progressive, safe, and inclusive space to share the wisdoms, lessons, and experiences of Indigenous peoples from sea, to sea, to sea - in hopes of finding meaningful avenues to co-exist and function together online, in the spirit of love, courage, kindness, and reconciliation.

Not all that long ago when our series started, very few of us had tried AI. The idea of even interacting with AI was almost absurd. One year ago, only a few industries began experimenting with AI. Now, in 2024, AI is everywhere... What does that mean for Digital Indigeneity? What does this mean for Indigenous peoples? How do our conversations adjust in response - or should they? Is AI merely hype? Is it a colonial trap? Is it possible for AI to liberate not only Indigenous communities but empower them? Does it make sense to continue talking about Digital Indigeneity in the way we have thus far?   Join Lawrence, Al, and Tommy as they reconnect and dive into not only AI - but what lies ahead for One Feather, Two Pens   Gila’kasla! Follow us on Twitter: Wtncast [https://twitter.com/wtncast?lang=en] Follow your co-hosts: Tommy [https://wtncast.podbean.com/wtncast/episode/@whatsthatdata] | Al [https://twitter.com/thatalcoombsguy] | Lawrence [https://twitter.com/OneFeatherApp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] A very special thanks to Compulsion Soundlabs [https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/146237470-indigenous-future] for sharing their musical talent, which you are hearing as the intro and outro music in this series! Subscribe [https://wtncast.podbean.com/feed/] for updates Contact us at wtncast@gmail.com [wtncast@gmail.com] Follow us on Apple Music [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-noise/id1364610122?mt=2] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SW489x40xOpZD2r4WbAQ0?si=RLJpmxeFTJmwkqQKAqeJpA]   Tommy and Al respectfully acknowledge that this show is recorded and produced on the traditional, unceded territories of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chonnonton, and Lūnaapéewak peoples. London, Ontario, Canada is situated on their lands, a beautiful place that Tommy and Al are privileged to call home. Through this series, Tommy and Al aim to share their platform to create progressive, safe, and inclusive space to share the wisdoms, lessons, and experiences of Indigenous peoples from sea, to sea, to sea - in hopes of finding meaningful avenues to co-exist and function together online, in the spirit of love, courage, kindness, and reconciliation.

In Episode 8 Tommy and Lawrence chat with the venerable James Delorme, VP of Community Development at Salish Elements. James is one of our most fun yet most insightful guests. He brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into helping us understand what is meant by an Indigenous lens on all things technology, collaboration, innovation, and co-operation. James also helps us think through what is at stake and what is meant by decolonization, and one of it's remedies: Indigenization.  Thank you all for your patience during our prolonged absence. Tommy took some time to prioritize family and health, but we're back and more grateful than ever to be resuming our journey together. James is a wonderful fit for resuming our exploration of Digital Indigeneity so sit back, relax, and enjoy! Gila’kasla! Follow us on Twitter: Wtncast [https://twitter.com/wtncast?lang=en] Follow your co-hosts: Tommy [https://wtncast.podbean.com/wtncast/episode/@whatsthatdata] | Al [https://twitter.com/thatalcoombsguy] | Lawrence [https://twitter.com/OneFeatherApp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] A very special thanks to Compulsion Soundlabs [https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/146237470-indigenous-future] for sharing their musical talent, which you are hearing as the intro and outro music in this series! Subscribe [https://wtncast.podbean.com/feed/] for updates Email: wtncast@gmail.com Follow us on Apple Music [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-noise/id1364610122?mt=2] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SW489x40xOpZD2r4WbAQ0?si=RLJpmxeFTJmwkqQKAqeJpA]   Tommy and Al respectfully acknowledge that this show is recorded and produced on the traditional, unceded territories of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chonnonton, and Lūnaapéewak peoples. London, Ontario, Canada is situated on their lands, a beautiful place that Tommy and Al are privileged to call home. Through this series, Tommy and Al aim to share their platform to create progressive, safe, and inclusive space to share the wisdoms, lessons, and experiences of Indigenous peoples from sea, to sea, to sea - in hopes of finding meaningful avenues to co-exist and function together online, in the spirit of love, courage, kindness, and reconciliation.

In Episode 7 we speak to Melissa Giles-Hardy, owner, President, and CEO of ORIGIN [https://immersivelink.ca/about/] - a company that design, develops, and delivers technology experiences to drive employment while also protecting and promoting culture for Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. It's no surprise that Melissa is recipient of multiple awards, including the 2021 RBC Innovative Company of the Year award, the Indigenomics Top 10 Business's To Watch in Canada, the 2019 Northern Ontario, Influential Women's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the Confederation College President's Award in 2019 - as well as a nominee for the 2019 Ontario Premier Award. As you can see, Melissa is not only a passionate innovator. She is also a passionate community member who is motivated to use technology, specifically Virtual Reality, to do many amazing things: to provide Indigenous youth in remote communities opportunities to learn about new jobs, to train Indigenous peoples to do new jobs or upskill in certain areas, and to also record, preserve, and create interactive VR-based media content that protects and promotes Indigenous cultural practices, learnings, and lessons. For example, using a VR headset to interact with Elders providing the viewer a language lesson.  This is one of our favourite episodes. It is full of incredibly powerful insights and advice. We're honoured to have Melissa on the show. Gila’kasla! Follow us on Twitter: Wtncast [https://twitter.com/wtncast?lang=en] Follow your co-hosts: Tommy [https://wtncast.podbean.com/wtncast/episode/@whatsthatdata] | Al [https://twitter.com/thatalcoombsguy] | Lawrence [https://twitter.com/OneFeatherApp?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] A very special thanks to Compulsion Soundlabs [https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/146237470-indigenous-future] for sharing their musical talent, which you are hearing as the intro and outro music in this series! Subscribe [https://wtncast.podbean.com/feed/] for updates Email: wtncast@gmail.com Follow us on Apple Music [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-noise/id1364610122?mt=2] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SW489x40xOpZD2r4WbAQ0?si=RLJpmxeFTJmwkqQKAqeJpA]   Tommy and Al respectfully acknowledge that this show is recorded and produced on the traditional, unceded territories of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chonnonton, and Lūnaapéewak peoples. London, Ontario, Canada is situated on their lands, a beautiful place that Tommy and Al are privileged to call home. Through this series, Tommy and Al aim to share their platform to create progressive, safe, and inclusive space to share the wisdoms, lessons, and experiences of Indigenous peoples from sea, to sea, to sea - in hopes of finding meaningful avenues to co-exist and function together online, in the spirit of love, courage, kindness, and reconciliation.