AI in Indigenous and Cultural Education - Bridging Knowledge Gaps

Deckker, D., & Sumanasekara, S. (2025). Systematic review: AI in Indigenous and cultural education—Bridging knowledge gaps. International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention, 14(2), 62–67. https://doi.org/10.35629/6734-14026267 

• Findings that AI use in Indigenous and cultural education hold promise but must address knowledge gaps through inclusive design, community collaboration, and respect for cultural protocols.

Cognitive Imperialism in Artificial Intelligence: Counteracting Bias with Indigenous Epistemologies

Ofosu-Asare, Y. (2024). Cognitive imperialism in artificial intelligence: Counteracting bias with indigenous epistemologies. AI & Society, 40(4), 3045–3061. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-024-02065-0

• AI often reflects Western worldviews (cognitive imperialism), which can create bias and exclude Indigenous knowledge. The author suggests using Indigenous epistemologies through co-design with communities, fair data governance, and respect for cultural knowledge. Examples in language processing, content moderation, and healthcare show how this makes AI more inclusive, ethical, and culturally relevant.

Indigenous Language Revitalization using TEK-nology

Meighan, P. J. (2024). Indigenous language revitalization using TEK-nology: How can traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and technology support intergenerational language transmission? Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 45(8), 3059–3077. https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2022.2161860

• Meighan (2024) examines how technology can support Indigenous language revitalisation by integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to enhance intergenerational transmission and cultural continuity.

How to build-your-own practical A.I. tools for language maintenance

Running Wolf, M., Arista, N., Running Wolf, C., Moses, C., & Davison, J. (2021, March 4 & 7). How to build-your-own practical A.I. tools for language maintenance [Conference presentation]. International Conference on Language Documentation & Conservation, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. 

• Running Wolf et al. (2021) present practical strategies for building AI tools to support Indigenous language maintenance, emphasising community-led approaches and accessible, culturally grounded technology design.

Indigenous protocols for artificial intelligence

Running Wolf, C. (2021, April 26). Indigenous protocols for artificial intelligence [Conference presentation]. EU-Canada Cooperation Workshop in AI: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence.

• Running Wolf (2021) advocates for the integration of Indigenous protocols in AI development, stressing the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion through culturally respectful and community-driven approaches.

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