Matthew Unger, a Red River Métis technologist, entrepreneur, and founder of 

 grew up on a farm in the Red River Valley of southeastern Manitoba. With Plains Cree roots, his journey has led him to the forefront of building secure digital infrastructure for the modern economy.

As CEO of iComply, Matthew leads a globally recognized RegTech (regulatory technology) company focused on privacy-first compliance for financial services. Using technologies like blockchain and AI, iComply helps organizations manage identity verification, anti-money laundering compliance, and secure online transactions across more than 30 countries. At the core of the company’s mission is a simple idea: 



His work focuses on advancing self-sovereign identity, helping create systems where individuals have control over their own digital identity and personal data.

“Digital identity, by my definition, is a system where there’s one source of truth—and the individual has sovereignty and control over who has access to it.”

Tune into the full conversation to explore how digital identity, privacy, and Indigenous leadership are shaping the future of trust online.



https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbhunger/

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

https://www.linkedin.com/company/onefeather/

More about What’s That Noise?! Podcast


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

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

Episode 14 | Building Indigenous Digital Identity | Matthew Unger

OneFeather is inviting proposals from qualified Canadian web design and development partners to lead the redesign and implementation of our corporate website.

This project represents a strategic evolution of our digital presence. The redesigned website must clearly represent OneFeather’s ethos, purpose, and credibility while supporting our near term fintech initiatives and long-term organizational growth.

We are seeking a vendor partner who can translate strategy into a secure, scalable, and intuitive digital experience grounded in clarity and trust.

The selected vendor will lead the end-to-end redesign of OneFeather’s website, including discovery, information architecture, design, development, testing, and implementation.

The website must support defined user needs, business priorities, security requirements, and future scalability. The redesign will not involve changes to OneFeather’s brand identity. The visual direction must align with our existing brand.

The anticipated start for this engagement is April 2026. 

Proposals will be accepted until March 25, 2026, 11:59 PM PST.

Information architecture and user experience design grounded in validated user journeys.

Visual design aligned with OneFeather’s current brand system.

Technical development and implementation of a scalable website platform.

Integration with Zendesk and identification of additional system integration requirements during discovery.

Alignment with SOC II requirements and modern security best practices.

Structured discovery workshops and stakeholder engagement.

Quality assurance testing and launch support.

Collaboration with OneFeather’s Marketing and Communications team on content implementation.

All website copy will be developed internally by OneFeather. Vendors must collaborate closely to ensure structure, user flows, and content are aligned. 

French translation is required for fintech related content and will be introduced once English copy is finalized.

The website must be hosted in Canada, with preference given to solutions that ensure Canadian data residency.


The desired outcome of this project is a website that can be independently managed by OneFeather’s Marketing and Communications team following launch. Routine content updates, structural changes, and page creation must not require ongoing developer support.

Vendors may propose a maintenance plan for patches, security updates, and infrastructure oversight if required by the proposed technical architecture. Clear documentation and knowledge transfer will be required prior to project completion.

We are seeking a Canadian based vendor with demonstrated experience delivering secure, scalable websites for complex organizations.

Experience working within financial technology environments or regulated contexts will be considered a strong asset.

An ability to lead a structured and inclusive discovery process that engages cross functional stakeholders.

A design approach grounded in culture, clarity, and credibility rather than promotional or sales-driven patterns.

Strong project management practices and clear communication throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Technical capability to deliver a secure, future proof platform aligned with SOC II Type 2 requirements.

Preference will be given to Indigenous owned or Indigenous led businesses where appropriate, while prioritizing overall capability and fit.

Proposals must be submitted electronically to:

Julia Clissold, Marketing & Communications Manager

The submission deadline is March 25, 2026, 11:59 PM PST.

There is no prescribed proposal format. Vendors are encouraged to outline their approach, relevant experience, timeline estimate, and pricing structure.

Questions related to this RFP may be directed to Julia Clissold at the email above until March 20, 2026.

Request for Proposals: OneFeather Website Redesign 

From January through December, 2025 was defined by growth, collaboration and impact. Together with the Nations and communities we serve across Turtle Island, we continued building tools and services that support self-determination, access and connection. 



 status card applications created to date, including 6,751 in 2025 alone.

Behind every number is a person, a family, and a Nation choosing to govern, connect, and access services on their own terms.


Our team is passionate and deeply committed to serving Nations and members with care, accountability, and respect, and as we continue to grow, so does our ability to support communities every step of the way.



In 2025, we strengthened our foundation for the future. Following our SOC 2 Type I audit in 2024, we achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance, reinforcing the highest standards of data security and regulatory readiness.

We also:

Partnered with Canada Post Identity+ to advance sovereign Indigenous digital credentials.

 for strengthening Indigenous data sovereignty, and disrupting digital colonization.

Continued investing in Indigenous vendors and talent, expanding Indigenous representation across our team.

Most importantly, we continued removing barriers. Digital voting participation has increased year over year, and more Nations chose solutions designed with sovereignty, accessibility, and cultural continuity at the centre.


As we move further into 2026, we remain focused on building technology that supports Indigenous governance, protects data sovereignty, and expands access to rights and entitlements. The momentum of 2025 carries forward — grounded in community, guided by responsibility, and driven by the vision of Nations leading their own digital futures.


To follow our work and stay connected, visit 

OneFeather's 2025 Impact Report