How Indigenous Peoples Are Using Data Tech to Preserve Native Languages and Ecology

Data collection is nothing new for Indigenous peoples. Oral traditions and practices in Indigenous communities contain a wealth of knowledge that helped them thrive in specific environments. 

Language itself is a reflection of each culture’s past and how its speakers relate to the world. Over time, much has been lost to colonization, exploitation, and conflict.

Now, many are observing how disregarding the bonds between people and the environment can be devastating to the planet as a whole. Leveraging technology alongside Indigenous wisdom is one way activists hope to preserve the past and create a sustainable future.