Indigenous Friends Association

Background of the organization 

Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) is an Indigenous-led nonprofit organization that focuses on bridging the gap between Indigenous heritage and digital innovation by focusing on education, tech development, and research. Its mission is to empower Indigenous communities through digital literacy guided by core values of love, integrity, and community. The IFA leads two main projects; INDIGital forwellness, tech education, and mentorship for and by Indigenous people, and IndigiTECH,supporting the growth of remote tech skill pathways). 

Project description 

Funding will support the development and outreach efforts of iConnectED, the digital platform where INIDIGital and IndigiTECH participants can learn and engage with IFA’s programs and mentors from their home communities. Funding will help contribute to iConnectED’s goal to help Indigenous youth access employment opportunities in the tech sector following program completion.