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One Feather Two Pens: Episode 14 - Building Indigenous Digital Identity

In this episode, we sit down with technologist and entrepreneur Matthew, founder of iComply, a company focused on trust, security, privacy, and digital identity. Matthew shares his journey from growing up in the Red River Valley and building a career in financial services to stepping into the tech world and helping shape the infrastructure of online trust. Our conversation explores what Indigenous digital identity could look like when sovereignty and consent sit with the individual rather than being endlessly copied and stored across institutions. Matthew reflects on reconnecting with Métis identity, the legacy of the Sixties Scoop, and how Indigenous values can guide the design of systems that protect people instead of extracting from them. Along the way, we dig into centralization vs decentralization, why accountability and transparency matter, and how Indigenous communities could leapfrog outdated government infrastructure to build digital governance on their own terms. This is a thoughtful dialogue about identity, trust, and building a digital future that serves communities for seven generations. We hope you will explore it as an invitation to think differently about where power lives online... and what it means to design technology with care. 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.

One Feather Two Pens: Episode 13 - Carving Digital Pathways

In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Ryan St. Germaine, a visionary leader who helped found the Indigenous Tech Circle, a network of nearly a thousand Indigenous tech professionals. Ryan reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, his family history, and the responsibilities that come with leading in both business and community. Our conversation touches on themes of digital sovereignty, collective strength, and the importance of creating our own spaces rather than waiting for permission to join others. Ryan speaks candidly about the balance between Indigenous values and the often extractive nature of the tech industry, and why moving forward with courage and faith is essential. Along the way, he shares the story of Tech Circle’s growth, the challenges of sustainability, and the vision of building an ecosystem rooted in Indigenous knowledge, governance, and innovation. This is a powerful dialogue about resilience, responsibility, and the future of Indigenous leadership in technology. We hope you will explore it as an invitation to think about how we connect, invest, and shape digital spaces.   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.

One Feather Two Pens: Episode 12 - Rebuilding Nations & Healing Economics

In this episode, we chat with the inspiring and visionary Tamara Goddard, a fierce advocate for Indigenous economic sovereignty and community-led healing. Tamara is the founder of Four Our Future, where she supports land-based economic development and Indigenous entrepreneurship rooted in ancestral knowledge and nation rebuilding. Tamara is joined by her business associate, Sam - someone has a lot to share about his journey in support of Indigenous innovation.  Tamara shares with us her approach to prosperity grounded in land, community wealth, and spiritual and cultural belonging. We explore her belief that reclaiming economic systems is a central pillar of self-determination and healing, and we imagine what Indigenous futures could look like 400 years from now. We're honoured to bring you this conversation. Settle in, open your heart, and join us as we dream bigger with Tamara. 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.

One Feather Two Pens: Episode 11 - Coastal Sovereignty and the Canadian Royal Navy

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.

One Feather Two Pens: Episode 10 - Listen and Learn with Indigenous Data

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.