[image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/> *YOUTUBE PLAYLIST <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlg8We3ePxcO6o7wwKyH1ajH2T-i0VxoY>* | *ADD TO CALENDAR <https://addcal.io/e/9jmaqiubb4h8>* | *PERMALINK <https://isoc.live/19667/>* On *Tuesday – Thursday September 16-18, 2025*, the *Indigenous Connectivity Institute <https://indigenousconnectivity.org/>* (ICI) will host the *9th Indigenous Connectivity Summit <https://indigenousconnectivity.org/summits/2025-indigenous-connectivity-summit/>* (ICS 2025) in Algonquin territory in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada This community-led forum is a focal point for Indigenous leadership and their partners to gather and collaborate on building a digital future on their terms. *AGENDA https://indigenousconnectivity.org/summits/2025-indigenous-connectivity-summ... <https://indigenousconnectivity.org/summits/2025-indigenous-connectivity-summit/>* (All times EDT = UTC-4) Day 1 – September 16, 2025 – YOUTUBE <https://youtu.be/rTYjm7udmPw> *10:00 Plenary – Welcome and Opening Ceremony* *Elder Karen MacInnis* *Fred McGregor* – Emcee *10:30 Lightning Talk – Introducing the ICS Calls to Action* *Natalie Campbell* – Internet Society, ICI *10:45 Case Study – Rapid Lynx Telecommunications* *Sherry McCuller* – Rapid Lynx Telecommunications *11:00 Panel – What Role Can AI Play in Digital Equity?* *Norman Valdez* – CERIC, BrainTrainr *Jeff Doctor* – Animikii *Olivia Cragg* – FNIGC *Dan Clouston* – FNTC Moderator: *Katlia Lafferty* *12:00 LUNCH* *13:00 Panel – LEOS: the good, the bad, and the ugly* *Brenda Norris* – First Mile *Lyle Fabian* – Katlotech Communications *Madeleine Redfern* – CanArctic Inuit Networks Moderator: *Gordon Gow* – University of Alberta *14:00 Panel – Data Center Opportunities for Indigenous Communities* *Sharayah Lane* – Internet Society (virtual) *Michael McCormick and Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry* – Wiikwenkoong Unceded Territory *Skylee-Storm Hogan Stacey* – FNIGC Moderator: *Asennaienton Frank Horn* *15:00 BREAK* *15:15 Information Session – KatloTech Communications* *Lyle Fabian* – CEO, KatloTech Communications *15:30 Information Session – Sustainability and Efficiency in Networks* *Joaquin Wray* – Equitable Origin *16:00 Plenary Discussion – Thoughts on Day 1, looking ahead to Day 2* Moderator: *Fred McGregor* Day 2 – September 17, 2025 – YOUTUBE <https://youtu.be/VFAx0dI0qVQ> *10:45 Plenary Check-in* *Fred McGregor* *11:00 Panel – Engaging in Youth Policy Advocacy* *ILPA Alumini* – Youth Scholarship Recipients Moderator: *Majedah Hawk* *13:00 Panel – Changing Political Landscapes in Canada and the US: What Does It Means for Digital Equity?* *John Perrino* – Internet Society *Danae Wilson* – Nez Perce *Davida Delmar* – Navajo Nation, NDIA *14:00 Panel – Spectrum Advocacy: Are We Headed in the Right Direction?* *Lope Trjillo-Perdomo* – Not2Far, IEEE *Jonathan Fleury* – Norway House *Red Spectrum* – Coeur D’Alene Tribe *15:00 BREAK* *15:15 Workshop Breakouts* (may not be streamed) *16:15 Plenary – Thoughts on Day 2, looking ahead to Day 3* Moderator: *Fred McGregor* Day 3 – September 18, 2025 – YOUTUBE <https://youtu.be/Qkdmau_ehCk> *10:00 Plenary Check-in* *Fred McGregor* *10:15 Panel – Have we made progress in building an Indigneous workforce in networking?* *Peter Leaton* – Sichuun *Nikki Muswaggon* – Manitoba SchoolNet Moderator: *Frank Horn* – ICI *11:45 Lightning Talk – First Mile Connectivity Consortium Update* *Tim Whiteduck* – FMCC *12:00 LUNCH* *13:00 Plenary – Info Session: Mentoring* *13:30 Plenary Discussion – Indigenous Connectivity Institute Town Hall* *14:15 Plenary Discussion – Calls to Action* Moderator: *Natalie Campbell* – Internet Society ICI *14:45 Wrap up* *Fred McGregor* #IndigiConnects #indigenous @IndigiConnects @internetsociety @ICANN -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -