Day 1 - 8 November 2017
Building a network
Opening Ceremony
Opening Discussion
Brian Tagaban, Sacred Wind Communications
Community Information Gathering
Panel: Stories from the Field: The Many Shapes and Sizes of Community Networks
Bill Murdoch, Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre
Brian Tagaban, Sacred Wind Communications
Peter Bloom, Rhizomatica
Don Means, Digital Village Associates
Flash Presentation: Community Network Success Story
Networking
Table Level Discussion, Reporting Back to Plenary
Lunch
Flash presentation: IP addressing
Panel: Community Network Business Models
Matthew Rantanen, Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association
Nico Pace, Alter Mundi
Lope Trujillo, La Loma Projects
Claudia Lezama, La Loma Projects
Luis Reyes, Kit Carson Electric Coop
Margaret Campos, REDI Net
Panel: Advocating for Community Networks
Madeline Redfern, City of Iqaluit
Elizabeth Belding, UC Santa Barbara
Maria Alvarez, Redes A.C.
Tim Whiteduck, First Nations Education Council (virtual)
Kimball Sekaquaptewa, AMERIND
Networking
Personal Story: Connecting Arctic Communities
Table Level Discussion, Reporting Back to Plenary
Plenary Discussion: Thoughts on Day 1; Looking Forward to Day 2
Reception
Day 2 - 9 November 2017
Using a network
Welcome Back & Video Presentation
Flash presentation: Network security
Panel: Leveraging digital tools for social and economic good
Jeff Ward, Animikii
Jesse Fiddler, KNET (virtual)
Sandy Campbell, Digital Library North
Networking break
Arts presentation
Table Level Discussion, Reporting Back to Plenary
Flash Presentation: Coding with Kids
Lunch
Flash presentation
Panel: Using Digital Platforms to Protect and Preserve Culture
Jason Ordaz, Institute of American Indian Arts
Vanessa Roanhorse, Roanhorse Consulting, LLC
Break
Panel: Community Networks – the Unique Challenges of Indigenous Communities
Geoffrey Blackwell, AMERIND Risk
Sally Braun, Western James Bay Telecommunications Network (virtual)
Lyle Fabian, Katlotech Communications, Northwest Territories
Godfrey Enjady, National Tribal Telecommunications Association
Networking
Extended Plenary Discussion: What do we need to create sustainable, effective community networks in Indigenous Communities?
Summit closing
Jennifer Case Nevarez, Internet Society New Mexico Chapter; New Mexico Techworks
Rob McMahon, First Mile Connectivity Consortium
Mark Buell, Internet Society
Optional Social Event
Pre-Summit Training Sessions Agenda
Day 1 - 6 November 2017
Welcome
Participant Discussion
What do you want to get out of this event? What are our goals as a group?
Presentation: Community Network personal story
Networking
Module 1: Community Networks 101
- 10 minutes - Introduction to topic area
All participants: Group A + Group B.
People will self-define what group they want to join
Explain structure of the module and introduce group leads
- 40 minutes – break into 2 groups
Group A – people unfamiliar with community networks
Group A lead: Rob McMahon
Speaker X will present to Group A on Community Networks 101 with much opportunity for discussion, Q and A.
Group B –people familiar with community networks
Group B lead: Matt Rantanen
Group B will have a “coffee chat” to brainstorm what they would have liked to have known before they started their networks, what they would like to share with Group A.
- 20 minutes
Groups A and B will come back together. Group B will share what they discussed during the 40 minutes. Opportunity to share their stories.
Story from the Field: Rhizomatica and Open Base Station
Lunch
Module 2: Site Planning
- 10 minutes - Introduction to topic area
All participants: Group A + Group B.
People will self-define what group they want to join
Explain structure of the module and introduce group leads
- 40 minutes – break into 2 groups
Group A – people unfamiliar with site planning
Group A lead: Maria Malvido
Speaker X will present to Group A on site planning with much opportunity for discussion, Q and A.
Group B –people familiar with site planning
Group B lead: Brian Tagaban
Group B will have a “coffee chat” to brainstorm what they would have liked to have known before they started site planning, what they would like to share with Group A.
- 20 minutes
Groups A and B will come back together. Group B will share what they discussed during the 40 minutes. Opportunity to share their stories.
Coffee Break
Module 3: Indigenous Approaches to Regulatory Regimes
Brian Beaton, K-Net (virtual)
Rob McMahon, University of Alberta
Open invitation for participants to share their stories about navigating regulatory environments.
Module 4: Open Source Technology
Day 2 - 7 November 2017
Personal Showcase: Digital Enterprise Development and Native Youth
Personal Showcase: Coding Training Program
Breakfast & Networking
Module 5 - Community Network Organization, Community Engagement and Partnerships
Moderators: Mark Buell, Internet Society; Rob McMahon, University of Alberta
- 10 minutes - Introduction to topic area
All participants: Group A + Group B.
People will self-define what group they want to join
Explain structure of the module and introduce group leads
- 40 minutes – break into 2 groups
Group A – people unfamiliar with organization of community networks
Group A lead: Denise Williams
Denise speaks about community organization strategies. Questions and answers.
Group B –people familiar with organization of community networks
Group B lead: Peter Bloom
Group B will have a “coffee chat” to brainstorm what they would have liked to have known about organizing their community, what they would like to share with Group A.
- 20 minutes
Groups A and B will come back together. Group B will share what they discussed during the 40 minutes. Opportunity to share their stories.
Personal Showcase: Open Source Cellular
Lunch
Module 6: Introduction to Data Centers
Discussion and open invitation to share stories about data centers.
Module 7: Indigenous Approaches to Regulatory Regimes
Judy Whiteduck, Assembly of First Nations
Brian Tagaban, Sacred Wind Communications
Open invitation for participants to share their stories about navigating regulatory environments.
Networking
Mini Film Festival
Q&A and Open Discussion
