Onamia, MN — Bradley Harrington (Nazhike-awaasang; Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) has a powerful vision to pair technology with Anishinaabe culture to reinvigorate traditional knowledge and language. He wants tribal nations to have access to the tools and spaces they need to create and share culturally specific digital resources. He sees technology as a way to preserve and more easily share the knowledge of elders. He also sees opportunities for Native youth to thrive in a digital world. He seeks to bring his community further into the digital age with apps, websites and digital resources grounded in Indigenous teachings. To lead this change, he will pursue advanced training in technology and organizational leadership. He also will carve out time to spend with tribal elders as well as travel to other Anishinaabe communities to immerse himself in their language, culture and history.
