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Day 1 of #NITConf2022 is here!
Published on November 4, 2022 by Desiree Acosta

Today we kick off #NITConf2022! Two days of keynotes, lightning talks, workshops, networking and panels about technology and its impact on the lives and experiences as Indigenous Peoples. During this time we hope you will join us in listening, learning and celebrating the accomplishments and work being done to address data sovereignty issues Native people and communities face within technology. 

IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR COFFEE, JUMP INTO THE CONFERENCE SPACE, AND GET SITUATED!

Tune in here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkEm8Fr-qex3UiiK-jedOwWREcJuqf9Op


TODAY, November 4th from 9am-1pm PST, we offer a program featuring:
  • Natives in Tech: Past, Present, and Future with Adam Recvlohe @adamrecvlohe
  • Pathfinding: Avoiding techno-solutionism in Indigenous nation-(re)building Jeff Doctor @jeffadoctor 
  • Purpose: Put Your Gifts Into Action with Jace Meyer @JaceActually
  • If These Lands Could Talk with Natasha Rabsatt @NatashaRabsatt and Marsha Maxwell
  • Integrating Google Assistant for Continuous Integration (CI) with Karan Balkar @threadsoflifebg
 
Shipt is a proud sponsor of Natives in Tech 2022 and welcomes you to the event! Shipt is a technology company that connects consumers with the brands and products they love for delivery. Shipt Shoppers go above and beyond, communicating in real time about preferences and substitutions. A curated marketplace of retailers, Shipt offers access to a variety of stores and product categories including fresh foods, household essentials, wellness products, office and pet supplies.

Our team is thoughtful in our commitment to investing in Indigenous Peoples, understanding that all facets of society are bettered when all identities, including Native American, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples the world over, are respected, including in tech. We are honored to participate and hope you enjoy this fantastic lineup of presenters for the conference.

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We hope you enjoy! 

Signed, 
 
The Natives In Tech Conference Planning Team