Uplifting Indigenous Communities through Innovation with Jael Whitney

Indigenous Peoples' Month, celebrated throughout November in the U.S., is a time to celebrate and honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous communities.

In the first episode of our Indigenous People Celebration series, we’re joined by Jael Whitney, an Officer for MIT Solve’s Indigenous Communities Program with a background in business development, marketing, and economics.

Tune in today to learn how Jael and her colleagues at MIT Solve are helping indigenous communities address some of their most pressing challenges, the core pillars that underpin their mission, and how you can play a role in supporting and uplifting these marginalized members of society.

In This Episode:

[01:08] Introducing Jael Whitney, an Officer for MIT Solve's Indigenous Communities Program.

[02:15] Jael shares an overview of the impactful work being done by MIT Solve in relation to indigenous communities.

[03:49] MIT Solve’s approach to meeting the unique needs of indigenous communities.

[04:49] The five core values that underpin MIT Solve’s mission.

[06:43] The size and structure of the Indigenous Communities Fellowship team.

[07:40] One of Jael’s proudest achievements.

[09:12] The benefits of becoming an Indigenous Communities Fellow.

[02:34] How MIT Solve fosters a sense of community within indigenous communities and organizations.

[11:42] MIT Solve’s approach to giving a voice to indigenous communities.

[12:26] How technology can be used to serve indigenous communities more effectively.

[13:45] How you can contribute to the upliftment of indigenous communities through innovation.