The trainings took place in the six weeks leading up to the main ICS, and previewed the robust, in-depth conversations that would happen at the summit. Both trainings offered six classes with comprehensive materials and resources, plus valuable networking opportunities and chances to talk to Indigenous broadband experts.
The Policy and Advocacy training offered introductory sessions on broadband policy and advocacy, how-to classes on government consultations, and funding opportunities, culminating in a session to craft the 2021 ICS Policy Recommendations. The technical Community Networks training focused on building and operating sustainable, secure community networks. It included a special hands-on crimping session for which participants will be sent crimping materials.
Find the recordings and resources of 2021 trainings:
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Week 1: |
ICS Training Joint Session: Community Networks 101 |
| Week 2 | 15 Sep, Policy and Advocacy Training: Meaningful Engagement and Consultation |
| 16 Sep, Community Networks Training: The Business of Community Networks | |
| Week 3 | 22 Sep, Policy and Advocacy Training: Government Outlets for Advocacy |
| 23 Sep, Community Networks Training: Mapping and Planning Networks | |
| Week 4 | 29 Sep, Policy and Advocacy Training: Funding Opportunities and Advocating for Funding |
| 30 Sep, Community Networks Training: Building Wireless Networks | |
| Week 5 | 6 Oct, Policy and Advocacy Training: How to Talk to Policymakers |
| 7 Oct, Community Networks Training: Building Fiber Networks | |
Week 6: 11 October 2021 |
ICS Training Joint Session: The Community of Networking |
| Policy and Advocacy Training: Building the ICS Recommendations | |
| Community Networks Training: Hands On Crimping |
