Since 1994, this United Nations observance has honoured Indigenous cultures, knowledge, and contributions while raising awareness about ongoing colonial impacts.

The 2025 theme, Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures, highlights the importance of centering Indigenous voices in technology. For Indigenous peoples, AI intersects with safety, sovereignty, and survival—offering tools for cultural revitalization and youth empowerment, but also risks of bias and environmental harm.

Waypoints supports culturally safe spaces that uplift Indigenous leadership in healing and violence prevention. True safety means being seen and supported—beyond any technology.

Learn more at the Assembly of First Nations (www.afn.ca) and the Athabasca Tribal Council (www.atcfn.ca).