Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities forum (ANEDO)

, kicked off at the grand Casino Rama resort, Orillia (located on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and Chippewas of Rama First Nation). The forum focuses on economic reconciliation for sustainable development and has members of over 39 First Nations based in Ontario who join the event. 

Our small team at OneFeather was happy to be there - and to sponsor the event was extra special! Amongst networking with other Indigenous exhibitors like retailer 

 and having important discussions about economic reconciliation pathways, we also got to experience laughs by some

Chad Solomon of Biskane and our OF's Lawrence Lewis ✌🏼

"OneFeather is proud to have been a sponsor and exhibitor with ANEDO. It was a great gathering of our First Nations communities, and listening to the keynote speakers including Indigenous leader John Beaucage was a real highlight."  

-Lawrence Lewis, Founder at OneFeather

All the official sponsors at ANEDO: Chi Miigwetch

In the spirit of collaboration over competition, 

ANEDO which stands for Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities

 showcase their initiatives and those of First Nations members. 

They provide actionable insights and calls to action, and highlight policies and funding opportunities from Ontario and Canada. The forum welcomes those to connect with Economic Development Officers (EDOs), First Nation economic leaders and subject matter experts to exchange ideas and experiences, foster networking, and learn from each other’s journeys. Diving into discussions about the future of economic reconciliation and the pathways that lie ahead!

OneFeather Sponsors First Nations Conference ANEDO

Ja'elle Leite is of proud Métis heritage and is also a woman in the tech space who founded data management company, 

. She's already an anomaly in field she's in, but what makes everything all the more distinct is the way in which Ultralogix functions.

Using an analytical approach for Indigenous communities, industry, private and public sectors with a unique storytelling-with-data approach, the outcome makes complex information more accessible and impactful. 

In this important conversation with the What's That Noise'?! Leite explains the ways of keeping Indignenous culture alive through data, and the ways of teaching companies to take an ethical and unbiased approach when handling data.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ja-elle-leite-9973b2226/

https://www.youtube.com/@onefeatherapp/videos

https://open.spotify.com/show/0SW489x40xOpZD2r4WbAQ0

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-noise/id1364610122

Women-owned and Indigenous Data with Founder of Impactful Data Management Services 

lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Traditional Territory, of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations (Greater Victoria, B.C), March 12, 2024:

Introducing smart automation to support First Nations' traditions and governance with a strategy and timeline tool for elections management; creating a quicker and easier way to accommodate community needs.

OneFeather have announced the release of the 

 a tool that uses smart technology to help 

First Nations administrators and leaders manage upcoming elections.

for those who are looking for on-the-spot assistance, whether it be for long or short-term elections management services, managing voting events and members, consulting/policies for election code reviews, and more. 

auto responses are received according to the information; generating in minutes.

The tool leverages advanced AI to analyze and organize information, and present critical governance details and election timelines to the specific requirements of First Nation communities. Predicting the steps of crucial voting events and being a source for customized electoral needs, the 

 offers state-of-the-art technology combined with an unparalleled focus on sovereignty and tradition.

 starting with their First Nation number, and collecting information about the type of vote they require. A draft is then created which provides timelines and strategy for the event, allowing the user to input their email to receive a budget proposal to help get them started.

Speedier and Simpler Elections/Voting Management

The scope of managing elections and voting events can vary depending on the Nation's size, an overwhelming task to be assigned to if there isn't a streamlined process already in place. It can be difficult to know where to even start. By 

going online and having the ease of automated answers

 according to the custom needs of the user, and helping begin the process with just a few taps of some buttons, it's not only a time-saver but also a stress-reliever. 

Lawrence Lewis, Founder at OneFeather and member of We Wai Kai Nation explains why he decided to create this new product:

"The benefits are quick, easy and free! OneFeather does all the work in preparing a budget estimate for your next Chief & Council voting event."

https://www.onefeather.ca/nation-services/elections-estimator

https://elections-estimator.onefeather.ca/

 is an Indigenous technology company founded by Lawrence Lewis (We Wai Kai Nation). Planting seeds of sovereignty in the digital era; they are redefining the Indigenous experience through innovation & tradition, and help provide peoples with safe, barrier free access to their rights and entitlements.

Avneet Takhar, OneFeather Product Marketing Manager: 

OneFeather Launches New AI Tool for First Nations' Elections

Introducing smart automation to support First Nations' traditions and governance with a strategy and timeline tool for elections management; creating a quicker and easier way to accommodate community needs.

Indigenous-Centric Advanced Features

A Streamlined Approach

Speedier and Simpler Elections/Voting Management

Elections Estimator

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