Natakanu - An Indigenous-Led, Open Source, Peer to Peer Software Project

Explore the creation of Natakanu, an Indigenous-led open source peer-to-peer software project, in this 31-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Learn how partners from UHU Labos Nomades, Wapikoni Mobile, Concordia University, and individual contributors collaborated to develop a decentralized sharing platform for Indigenous artists. Discover how the project combines open source technology, peer-to-peer architecture, and Indigenous leadership to create a space that operates off-grid and challenges relationships with colonial GLAM institutions. Gain insights into the platform's development, its visual aspects, and the technical challenges overcome in creating a tool for Indigenous artists to 'visit each other' digitally.

Introduction
The role of institutions
The objective of the platform
The visual aspect
The tech
Project Matakan
Discussion
Outro