International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous communities worldwide are increasingly turning to technology to protect their lands. In Peru’s Northeastern Amazon, indigenous communities significantly ⁣⁣ reduced deforestation by using satellite-based forest monitoring technologies , decreasing deforestation by 52% in the first year and 21% in the second. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ In Indonesia, Aru Indigenous Peoples and Forest Watch Indonesia are collaborating to monitor and halt illegal logging using satellite data and the Forest Watcher app . ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ In Suriname, the Saamaka are using satellite data to monitor deforestation and protect their rights. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ With evidence from tools like G lobal Forests Goals and Targets , indigenous and local communities can take legal action and raise awareness about their ⁣struggles. ⁣⁣⁣ Read the Insight ! ⁣

It is important for us to thoughtfully consider the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action around curriculum development. Through the increased awareness of Indigenous knowledges and cultures in post-secondary learning spaces , and the rising use of Generative AI , we see an emerging need to explore the connection between the two in a culturally appropriate manner by building safe and collaborative space for dialogue . His panel was made possible in partnership with Indigenous industry professionals who currently work with Artificial Intelligence, community members, and members of the UBC campus. Indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) Panel Discussion at UBCO CTL