My extended family includes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members and we're trying to navigate technology use during gatherings in a way that honors traditional values without creating divisions. Some want phones put away completely and others feel that's imposing rules, and the conversation keeps getting tense.
More people experience this than they realize.
When Indigenous protocols meet diverse family systems, the challenge becomes creating belonging without assimilation or exclusion.
“Where Are You with Indigenous technology values?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.