Indigenous Connectivity

Including Indigenous voices in the decisions and solutions that shape the Internet is a critical part of closing the connectivity gap in rural and remote communities around the world.

Indigenous communities face unique challenges to Internet access and inclusion. To address this digital divide, the Internet Society is bringing together community network operators, Internet service providers, community members, researchers, policy makers and Indigenous leadership at Indigenous Connectivity Summits.

Let’s continue the conversations we’ve started at the Summits! Do you want to connect your Indigenous community? Do you want to support Indigenous connectivity? You can find ever-growing resources on topics including community networks, cultural preservation, and Indigenous-driven access. Although we began this conversation in North America, our hope is that all Indigenous communities around the world will have the opportunity to connect to the Internet.

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We published the policy documents where we outline the actions that governments of Canada and the United States can take to ensure that the Internet is for everyone.

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Get Involved

There are several ways you can take part:

When it comes to connecting the world, everyone’s voice counts.

Indigenous Connectivity: Five Bold Calls to Action

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Growing the Internet 7 December 2022

Indigenous Connectivity: Five Bold Calls to Action

Here are the key takeaways and calls to action from the Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022—with an emphasis on decolonization…

Supporting Indigenous Connectivity in Canada

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Community Networks 17 November 2022

Supporting Indigenous Connectivity in Canada

We’re partnering with the National Research Council of Canada to work with Indigenous communities in Ontario and Northwest Territories…

Indigenous Connectivity Summit Provides Solutions To Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap

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In the News 25 October 2022

Indigenous Connectivity Summit Provides Solutions To Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap

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Native Americans Long ‘Left Out’ From Broadband Push For Equity

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In the News 25 October 2022

Native Americans Long ‘Left Out’ From Broadband Push For Equity

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Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 Begins

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In the News 24 October 2022

Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2022 Begins

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Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America

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Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America

Indigenous Connectivity Summit aims to provide sustainable solutions to bridge Indigenous connectivity gap in North America.


Leading image: Community Networks training program participants and community members in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories. © 2019 Angela Gzowski