About IFA
About Indigenous Friends Association (IFA)
At IFA, we're more than a tech nonprofit; we're a movement. We bridge the gap between Indigenous heritage and digital innovation, focusing on education, tech development, and research. Our mission is to empower Indigenous communities through digital literacy, guided by our core values of love, integrity, and community.
Cultivating Digital Pathways in Indigenous Communities
Our Mission
We're dedicated to cultivating digital pathways grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our efforts aim to create lasting positive change for generations, reflecting our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls for action.
Our Programs
InDIGITAL
We offer a choice of 2, free, live online courses that immerse participants in teachings from Indigenous leaders. Learn more about Connecting Through Art and Connecting Through Technology today!
IndigiTECH
If you are FNMI (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) and live in Canada, we offer a free, live online, 28 week, full-time program supporting the growth and exploration of remote technical skills, facilitaitng paid internships, and career pathways in Web Development, UX Design, Client Care, Digital Art, and Entrepreneurship. Active participants receive free laptops, digital art pads upon graduation as well as support for nutrition and childcare.
Our Vision for 2023-2026
Guided by our strategic plan, we empower Indigenous Peoples to leverage technology, amplifying their worldviews through fostering tech equity and digital sovereignty.
Join Us
Whether you're an ally or a member of an Indigenous community, there's a place for you at IFA. From volunteering to program enrollment, your involvement makes a difference.
