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S5:E3 Indigenous Engagement with SaskTel
S5:E3 Indigenous Engagement with SaskTel
S5:E3 Indigenous Engagement with SaskTel
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Kevin Harris from SaskTel discusses Indigenous engagement, digital equity, and the importance of listening to Indigenous leaders in this episode of MuniCast.
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Episode Overview
- Exploring SaskTel's collaboration with Indigenous communities and its efforts to address digital equity and Indigenous data sovereignty
- Insights into the Connected Community Program providing broadband internet to homes in Indigenous communities and the challenges faced by northern municipalities
- Unveiling SaskTel's sponsorship of Indigenous Youth Awards and its commitment to truth and reconciliation
- Emphasizing the importance of listening to Indigenous leaders and valuing their wisdom for municipalities looking to engage with Indigenous communities
Our Indigenous communities are leading in many ways in this province and in this country. We benefit as a community, as a society, when we spend time listening to our Indigenous leadership and give them the grace to listen and to adhere to some of the thoughts and ideas that they might have.
How do you bridge the digital divide and foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities? In this episode of MuniCast, host Stephanie sits down with Kevin Harris, an Account Executive with SaskTel's Indigenous Business Development Team, to explore this crucial topic. Kevin shares his journey of over 40 years at SaskTel and his personal commitment to truth and reconciliation, which began when he and his wife became foster parents to two Indigenous children.
This experience profoundly shaped his understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures and communities. Kevin discusses SaskTel's efforts to connect remote Indigenous communities through the Connected Community Program, which provides broadband internet access to homes in these areas. They also delve into the challenges faced by northern municipalities and the importance of digital equity and Indigenous data sovereignty. The conversation highlights SaskTel's sponsorship of Indigenous Youth Awards, showcasing their commitment to supporting young Indigenous leaders.
Throughout the episode, Kevin emphasizes the value of listening to Indigenous leaders and knowledge keepers, urging municipalities to seek their wisdom and advice humbly. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in fostering better relationships with Indigenous communities and understanding the role of technology in bridging gaps.