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SUMMARY:Beyond Universal Logic: Computational Indigenuity and the Future of Relational Technology
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DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The research presented in this talk challenges the western hegemony of computing by introducing a framework grounded in Plains Cree (nêhiyaw) epistemology. I present the design and implementation of several technical artifacts: a syllabic programming language, hardware interfaces inspired by Cree star charts, and a 'medicine interface' for holistic interaction. By evaluating these systems through an Indigenous lens, my research moves beyond mere localization, offering a braided computing framework that integrates traditional knowledge into software and hardware architecture. I demonstrate how these "wholistic" design patterns can broaden the inclusivity and functional diversity of modern technology. Bio:Dr. Jon Corbett is an Assistant Professor with Lived Indigenous Experience in the School of Interactive Art & Design at Simon Fraser University with a background in art, design, and computer programming. He holds degrees from the University of Alberta and University of British Columbia. Corbett's research explores Indigenous digital expression through a decolonial lens, focusing on developing computational models of Indigeneity that reflect culture, kinship, history, and land relations.His work includes creating a nehiyaw-based programming language, designing hardware for syllabic orthography, and developing software that utilizes Indigenous storytelling. Corbett's artwork has been globally exhibited and featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in New York City, NY, and the Contemporary Native Art Biennial (BACA) in Montreal, QC.
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