AI is everywhere—but what happens when Indigenous women start shaping it?
In this episode of Settle Down, the Aunties dive into the future of Indigenous-led artificial intelligence - from moderating online racism to protecting culture, data and languages. Shani shares the story behind her groundbreaking AI project, wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, and the group explores what it means to build technology through a matriarchal lens.
It’s a real conversation about opportunity, fear, data sovereignty and why Indigenous voices need to be involved in shaping the tools that will shape our future.
Settle in. This one goes deep.
Creators and Guests
Felicia Dewar
Felicia is the CEO/Founder of mîskamasowin Foods Inc.
Mallory Yawnghwe
Mallory is the Co-CEO/Founder of Indigenous Box.
Shani Gwin
Shani is the Founder/CEO of pipikwan pêhtâkwan and wâsikan kisewâtisiwin.
Vanessa Marshall
Vanessa is the CEO/Founder of Jack59
What is Settle Down?
The tea is on! Guided by the experiences, perspectives and stories of First Nations and Métis women, Settle Down is hosted by strong Indigenous business owners sharing their roadmap to entrepreneurship — a vulnerable, real and endless journey of lessons learned.