Youth Programs: Empowering the Next Generation

• Every Kid Gets a Robot (EKGAR) – A revolutionary, low-cost educational robotics kit, distributed over 20,000 times, making STEM accessible to all. Winner of the MIT Solve Challenge.

• Make-A-Robot Virtual Learning Platform – A cutting-edge online learning experience for educators and youth, with over 34,000 users, fostering STEM education through interactive curriculum.

• AI Youth Cohort – A forward-thinking program that equips young minds with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving world of artificial intelligence.

• Super Sisters: STEM Superheroes – An augmented reality holistic wellness and STEM learning app for BIPOC girls. Sponsored by MTV, Pinterest, and Zoom, with 350,000+ users in its first month. Winner of the MIT Solve Gender Equity in STEM Fellowship ($145k+ in funding) and the Westly Prize at Stanford.

Indigenous Art & Culture: Honoring Tradition Through Innovation

• SkoBots – Indigenous language revitalization robots designed to interact with children in endangered languages like Anishinaabemowin, fostering linguistic and cultural preservation.

• Waabigwan – An Anishinaabe light sculpture walk featuring two 8-ft tall woodland floral art installations educating on native plants. Showcased at Electric Forest Festival and Shambhala, as part of Indigenous arts grants.

• Anishinaabe Futurisms – A visionary project exploring Indigenous culture through robotics and interactive 3D art installations. Debuted at imagineNATIVE Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox and featured at Bedford Gallery.

Robotics & Technology: Pioneering Accessible Innovation

• EKGAR: BioBotz – A groundbreaking initiative introducing biodegradable materials to replace plastic in robotics. Winner of the Verizon Forward for Good Challenge.

• SkoBots Shop – A dedicated space for Indigenous tech-driven creations, promoting sustainable and culturally significant robotics and educational tools.

• 4 Community Studies Conducted – Research projects measuring the impact of technology on Indigenous communities, shaping ethical and inclusive innovation practices.

Community Engagement & Advocacy: Leading Change

• White House Advocacy – Representing Indigenous and youth perspectives in mental health and technology through the White House Tribal Youth Forum and MTV Youth Advocacy Day.

• Books for Diné Bikéyah – A literacy initiative raising $50k+ to distribute over 2,000 books written by Native authors to Indigenous youth.

• Hands-On Techie Talks – A chart-topping Apple podcast featuring STEM discussions, bridging the gap between technology and education.

• Keynote Speaking & Ethical Tech Advocacy – Leading conversations on ethical technology at UNESCO Headquarters, Grace Hopper Celebration, major tech firms like Adobe, and global media outlets.

• Educational Events & Panels – Partnering with top institutions, corporations, and conferences, including MIT, Qualcomm Inc., Verizon, AISES, United Nations' Girl Up Leadership Summit, and many more.

Through our initiatives, we are transforming education, technology, and cultural preservation, ensuring that Indigenous voices and youth innovators shape the future. Join us in building a world where accessibility, heritage, and innovation thrive together.