Can you believe it’s already nearing the end of 2024? 😅 It feels like the whole year has flown by in the blink of an eye! We've seen Artificial Intelligence (AI) blast into every day life this year. From your Google search to Amazon review summaries, Generative AI is now in the front stage. At OneFeather we're using it to provide 

Our Elections Estimator governance tool uses Indigenous-led AI for Indigenous needs

Other developments include Indigenous-led businesses addressing the

 2.2% representation in Canada’s tech sector

 and making meaningful change. Additionally, 

equity investments for Indigenous communities are increasing, 

We've also had so much happen this year at OneFeather. It's been a credit to our incredible customers (AKA OneFeather champions!) and community, partners and team who’ve supported us in levelling up and expanding our services and products. 

thank you, and we welcome you to jump into the highlights of 2024 together!

This signifies the highest level of security and data protection in the services we provide for our Indigenous community. 

 OneFeather being named one of 114 finalists

selected from 434 nominated organizations in B.C. The Awards celebrate leading impactful and community-contributing organizations across the Island.

 with some exciting things in store which we'll reveal more of in the coming year!

 at 30 team members and counting! And we have an exciting opening that may interest you, 

 the OneFeather staff came together for our annual summit and made 

traditional (moose hide!) drums together.

 It truly was a special gathering and we thank our wonderful hosts Shawn Decaire, traditional drummer and singer, and Métis educator 

 featuring some innovative entrepreneurs in the Indigi-tech space, including Ja'elle Leite -CEO of women-led data service, Ultralogix. Listen to the podcasts below ⬇️

Episode 8: Indigenous AI | James Delorme, VP of Salish Elements

Episode 9: Digital Indigeneity & AI | Lawrence Lewis, Founder of OneFeather

Episode 10: Women-Owned and Knowledge Sharing with Indigenous Data | Ja'elle Leite

 through our referral program and other ways, by signing up to our

 Our customers, AKA OneFeather champions love their gifts! 🪶 

; we made some pretty cool swag bags - and there's still plenty to go round 😉. 

Sponsoring amazing First Nation initiatives 

which fosters economic reconciliation and 

TRICORP: Tribal Resources Investment Corporation

, a lending institution in support of entrepreneurs.

SMS communications for status card applicants.

-which means a majority rating of 9/10 or 10/10 by applicants! We so appreciate the feedback we receive from you. 🗣️

 Managing voting and members' info has become easier than ever

  - Nation administrators, our goal is to always try to make your lives less busy 🐝!

🧡 Super client Kim uses our membership registrar and voting management platform

more digital votes than ever before - up more than 

 for nations and communities across Canada!

Nation Subscription Plans and packaged services

 that are tailored to our Indigenous communities' needs.

 which helps Nation administrators/leaders plan Chief & Council elections within minutes; providing timelines, a strategy and a budget proposal.

The Elections Estimator: fast, easy and free *Gasp* indeed!

Lawrence shares more on the Elections Estimator tool with Exchange magazine

It's been a whirlwind, and we’re so grateful for the incredible support from our community and partners — including 

 🙌🏽 We raise our hands to you for being part of this journey! 

 to be the first to hear about exciting new projects coming in 2025! See you next year, folks.

🎄 Happy Holidays from the OneFeather Team X0 

2024 Playback: A Year in Review

lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Traditional Territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations 

, an Indigenous-led technology company revolutionizing digital solutions for Indigenous communities across Canada, today announced its successful completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type I audit. This achievement demonstrates OneFeather's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and data protection for Indigenous communities.

In partnership with cyber security platform 

, OneFeather established a comprehensive compliance program that included SOC 2 security framework implementation, policy development, and managed threat detection. This collaboration enhanced OneFeather's security posture through strategic advisement, employee education, and audit preparation.

, a leader in security and compliance attestation for B2B and SaaS companies worldwide, validates that OneFeather manages its data with the highest standard of security and compliance.

"As stewards of Indigenous digital sovereignty, ensuring the highest level of security for our communities' data is paramount," 

said Lawrence Lewis, Founder of OneFeather and member of the We Wai Kai Nation.

   

"This SOC 2 Type I compliance certification reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting the digital identity and data of Indigenous peoples while removing barriers to accessing benefits and services."

OneFeather's innovative technology provides digital solutions that streamline access to benefits and services for Indigenous communities and peoples. The company's achievement of SOC 2 Type I compliance verifies that its security controls meet today's complex security and privacy challenges, demonstrating OneFeather's commitment to Indigenous digital sovereignty. Through secure management of digital identities, robust privacy practices, and the facilitation of secure election and voting services, OneFeather continues to strengthen its role as a trusted technology partner—reinforcing the trust that clients and partners place in OneFeather every day.

 is an Indigenous Canadian technology company that develops digital solutions designed to reimagine the digital experience of Indigenous people through innovation and technology. The company's mission is to remove barriers and lower the direct and indirect transactional costs of accessing benefits and entitlements, which have historically marginalized Indigenous peoples. Through its suite of digital solutions, OneFeather is enabling Indigenous communities to embrace digital sovereignty while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy.

 is a rapidly growing company that manages all aspects of cybersecurity programs for small and medium-sized, cloud-native businesses. Our team acts as an extension of our clients, considering their unique limitations and needs and supporting them with services ranging from security program-as-a-service to privacy management and 24/7 monitoring. Ensuring our client's security and helping drive their business growth are our top priorities. Contact info@kobalt.io to learn more.

 is a registered public accounting firm in the US and Canada, specializing in security and compliance attestation for B2B, SaaS companies worldwide. Their services include SOC 2, PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and CSA STAR certifications. For more information, contact info@prescientassurance.com.

Indigenous-Led Technology Leader OneFeather Achieves SOC 2 Type I Compliance

Lawrence Lewis, Founder of OneFeather, integrates AI in the context of digital Indigeneity into his daily work. Even quite 

AI tool for Council Elections, the Elections Estimator

 which populates a budget and timeline estimate according to information the user inputs. This results in a quick and easy way to get a proposal ahead of an upcoming election.

Lewis acknowledges that AI comes with good results, like the speed, precision and time it can save with some tools. But also the challenging results, for example when AI is informed by the internet's search engines. The outcomes can be skewed, discriminatory and inaccurate due to its dependence on what the most popular source of information (and propaganda) is- which is detrimental, particularly to Indigenous communities.

In this candid conversation with the What's That Noise'?! crew, they dive into the importance of being careful with how you use AI, the ways to make it a complimentary tool, and also the need for more Indigenous AI, in order it tailor it for their communities' use, and to nurture the narrative for the digital space.

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

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

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

What's That Noise?! Trio on AI within Digital Indigeneity