“We are a group of 2spirit, neurodivergent Indigenous people from treaty one that recognize the great need for us to begin to create our own resources from our own research by our own people. We also recognize the strength, and importance of coming together and celebrating who we are. We contribute in valuable ways to the communities that we inhabit, and we want to empower each others voices, and work and help each other to thrive in a world that sees us as disordered.” — Indigenous Neurodivergence Website
The gathering provides a supportive space for Indigenous neurodivergent individuals to create and share resources, fostering self-determined organizing, representation, and community support.Tech Literacy & Accessibility: The gathering provides Indigenous neurodivergent individuals with a space to share knowledge and build resources from their own research. It promotes accessibility by developing a community-driven framework that respects neurodivergent ways of thinking and creating, fostering a supportive tech environment that accommodates diverse needs.Reducing Harm in New Media: By reclaiming neurodivergent Indigenous identities from mainstream depictions of “disorder,” the gathering reduces harm by validating neurodivergent voices and fostering media representation that respects and honours these identities.Data & Knowledge Stewardship: This initiative encourages Indigenous neurodivergent individuals to share their experiences within the community, creating a foundation for community-led knowledge management that values neurodivergent perspectives as integral to Indigenous cultural continuity.