Why Indigenous Perspectives in the Tech Sector Matter for Every Employer 

Canada’s tech sector is a driver of innovation and growth. But one truth is hard to ignore: while Indigenous Peoples represent nearly 5% of Canada’s population, they account for less than 1% of tech roles (Government of Canada, 2025). This gap reflects missed opportunities for inclusion, innovation and reconciliation.
 

That’s why TECHNATION has launched the new Indigenous Perspectives in the Tech Sector module on our LaunchPad e-learning platform. Free, self-paced and taking just under two hours to complete, this course equips employers with the knowledge and tools to build inclusive, culturally safe workplaces.
 

Here are five reasons why employers should take part:
 

1. A Step Toward Reconciliation
   Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission called on the corporate sector to actively support Indigenous rights and inclusion. This module is a practical way for employers to act on that call, moving beyond statements into tangible action.

2. Understanding Lived Experiences
   Developed in partnership with PathWise Solutions Inc., an Indigenous-owned company, and cultural guidance provided by Carrie Lamb, co-founder of Sacred Workspaces, he course provides insight into the lived realities of Indigenous Peoples in tech. It bridges knowledge systems and helps leaders see where real change can happen.

3. Unlocking Canada’s Youngest Talent Pool
   Indigenous Peoples are the fastest growing and youngest demographic in Canada (StatsCan, 2023). With tech employers facing ongoing skills shortages, engaging this emerging workforce is both a responsibility and an opportunity.

4. Building Better Teams
   Research consistently shows that diverse teams perform better. Companies with higher levels of diversity are 39% more likely to financially outperform their peers (McKinsey, 2023). By integrating Indigenous perspectives, organizations can spark new ideas, enhance decision-making and develop solutions that reflect Canada’s diversity.

5. Easy to Start, Free to Access
   TECHNATION’s LaunchPad course is free, requires no prior knowledge, and awards participants a digital badge and certificate they can share. With less than two hours of time, employers can start a conversation that ripples across their entire organization.
   

Building a More Inclusive Tech Future 

Canada’s digital economy will only reach its full potential when all voices are included. By taking the Indigenous Perspectives in the Tech Sector course, employers can learn how to strengthen their workplaces, unlock new talent and demonstrate leadership in reconciliation.
 

👉🏻 Enroll for free today on TECHNATION’s LaunchPad. Encourage your colleagues to join, share your certificate and be part of building a tech sector where Indigenous perspectives are not only included, but valued and celebrated.

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