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"We need to pull back and look at the system in which delivery operates. How do we change that larger narrative?" @pahlkadot at #fwd50

“The people we hire, they didn't sign up for this. They just want to do good work. And if you're from an equity group, you're paying double or triple taxes at this point.” Daphnée Nostrome on the emotional burden of transformation work #fwd50

“The stovepipes are very, very real, and firmly cemented in place. If the whole of government is supposed to be working on Reconciliation, it often doesn't feel that way.” Brad Greyeyes-Brant #fwd50

“I think it's absolutely insane that large models, whatever it is – I think it's insane that the data that it's being trained on is not, at a minimum, being recognized. And the fact that this seems impossible is a lie. A lie by OpenAI and large companies that have nothing but interest to make sure that those systems remain closed, so they can train on whatever they want. It's fundamentally important that AI be attributable.” Sean Power #fwd50

Watching @acroll kick off @fwd50conf.

From QR codes for agenda & real-time translation to livestreams, it’s the best melding of online platform with offline conferencing I’ve seen.

Hybrid is REALLY hard, but these technologies help humans to bridge both space & time

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“What we live every day is, capacity issues. Sometimes the speed of trust is also affected by the threshold of humans having a level of capacity. The constant fight to prioritize this work. There are multiple reasons why things take time, and the least of which is willingness.” Sean Power #fwd50

"We are exceptional – exceptional! – at analysis. We need to get better at delivery." Xiaopu Fung #fwd50

Daphnée Nostrome calling for us to dial back a little bit, and be more reflective. "What are we pretending not to know today?" The reality on the ground is often denial. #fwd50

In digital, we pay a transformation tax.
That's it. that's the tweet #fwd50

“Put pressure on your governments to better teach about the realities and truths of First Nations people. We're only looking at it in academia, not in grade school or high school. That has to change.” Dr. Morgan Kahentonni Phillips #fwd50

“It's about not being scared about doing things a bit differently. It's a time to do things differently. Explore partnerships with people that are unlike you, which is where we make progress by having diverse views around the table.” Dr. Marie-Ange Gravel #fwd50

“As long as it comes from a place of mutual respect, that has to be the starting point. These relationships take time, and they're built on iteration. They may not have worked well the first time but you can keep trying. It's a continuous process, not a final destination. Peace, friendship, and respect.” Brad Greyeyes-Brant #fwd50

@lchski loving all the gardening I'm seeing in my thread. Wish I was there 🌱
https://digital.canada.ca/2021/04/07/exploring-the-conditions-for-digital-service-delivery/

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"So none of you have heard of a TBS strategy that is supposed to support Indigenous data sovereignty?" "…nope." "That says something right there." #fwd50

Hello #fwd50!

“Research in the past has always been about negative things, 'deficit-based research'. There's a lot of good things happening: language revitalization, people getting their degrees. Look at the good stuff too, it brings positivity to everybody.” Dr. Morgan Kahentonni Phillips #fwd50

“Answering this question in English would be different than answering this question in Kanien'kéha. In English I'd say, 'everything is connected' but in Kanien'kéha it's built into our language in fundamental ways.” Brad Greyeyes-Grant #fwd50

“The ‘digital’* skills we most need are people skills.” ~ Ebony Sager** @ #fwd50

*Air quotes mine
**Here, (re)posting very much = endorsement 🙌

“Indigenous peoples hold a strong understanding of what happened to their lands and their waters, and the living beings calling that land home.” Sean Power kicking off the afternoon session on Open Science & Indigenous Knowledge #fwd50 @fwd50

"We need to be able to iterate, in production! Instead of getting stuck in planning, in procurement, and in waterfall development. Then we risk running out of budget, running out of time, and getting shut down." Xiaopu Fung #fwd50