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Indigenous Twitch streamers share experiences of communities, inclusion – CBC
Feb 26, 2023 MarmarGTV and SimplyAretha spoke at the Edmonton ESports Expo this past weekend Marlon Weekusk, who goes by the name of MarmarGTV on the streaming platforms Twitch, Facebook Gaming and YouTube, says it was “really cool” to talk about Indigenous inclusion in gaming and esports at the Alberta ESports Expo in Edmonton last […]
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Alberta First Nation-led company bringing new internet infrastructure to 24 communities – Edmonton Sun
Jan 22, 2023 Alberta estimates about 489,000 Albertans living in 201,000 households lack access to federal target speeds of 50 megabits per second (Mbps) downloads and 10 Mbps for uploads An $8.1 million financing deal between the Canada Infrastructure Bank and an Alberta First Nation-led company will help connect an estimated 24 Alberta communities to […]
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The Canada Infrastructure Bank and Arrow Technology Group partner to bring Indigenous-owned broadband infrastructure online in Alberta
Jan 19, 2023 Construction is underway to connect 20 Indigenous and 4 rural communities to high-speed internet The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership (Arrow) have formalized their agreement for the CIB to lend $8.1 million towards new broadband infrastructure serving Indigenous and rural communities in Alberta. The investment is […]
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PLATO announces Calgary recruitment for IT training, enabling Indigenous participation in tech sector
CALGARY, AB (January 16, 2023): Recruitment is underway in Calgary for the Indigenous Software Tester Training Program being delivered by PLATO. The train-and-employ model offered by PLATO provides First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people the opportunity to build a career in the growing IT sector, while providing a meaningful path toward economic reconciliation for partners […]
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Have your say: Modern, digital services
Jan 03, 2023 Albertans are invited to share their opinions about their needs, expectations and priorities accessing online government services in an online survey. Whether managing benefits, finding affordable housing and child care or renewing a driver’s licence, Albertans are using digital solutions more than ever. Alberta’s technology and innovation sector is a driving force […]
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Improving connectivity in Alberta
Dec 20, 2022 The Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF) is now accepting applications for its first funding stream. Alberta’s government remains committed to connecting households and communities with reliable high-speed internet by 2027. As more aspects of our everyday lives move into the digital space, staying connected to family, community, as well as educational and economic […]
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Lite Access receives approximately $500,000 product order and provides Operational Update
November 28 2022 – Vancouver, British Columbia. LITE ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“Lite Access”) (TSX VENTURE: LTE)(OTC: LTCCF), a world leader in the fibre optic products and advanced installation methodologies, is pleased that it has received a new purchase order from TLC Solutions totaling $498,814.91 for the supply of product for First Nations projects located in […]
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Broadband investment will connect Tsuut’ina Nation
Alberta’s economy has momentum and we are focused on even more job creation and diversification as we continue to be the economic engine of Canada. Reliable, high-speed internet is an integral part of that equation. As more aspects of our lives move into the digital space, staying connected is more important than ever. Improving that […]
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Improving internet access for Alberta rural, Indigenous communities – CityNews Edmonton
Oct 2, 2022 The provincial and federal governments are earmarking $70.6 million to connect thousands of homes across rural Alberta to high-speed internet access. More than 50 communities will receive broadband funding from Alberta and Canada as part of the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) and Alberta’s Broadband Strategy. Roughly 10,400 households, including more than 2,700 […]
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Blackfoot Tech Council Statement
Congratulations, Siksika! Just announced today: With leadership from the Blackfoot Tech Council and support from Siksika Nation’s Chief & Council, we’ve successfully raised the funding required to bring high-speed internet to every single home on Siksika Nation and the surrounding areas. Once the project is complete, our members will finally have equitable access to fast […]
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