Our Policies

At Wabusk Data Solutions, we are committed to ethical, transparent, and responsible use of technology—including emerging tools like artificial intelligence (AI).

We want to be clear that we have used AI-assisted tools to support the development of this website, including generating content drafts, organizing ideas, and refining layouts. All AI-supported content has been reviewed, edited, and aligned with our voice, values, and intent.

We will never use AI to analyze or develop supports that involve sensitive, cultural, or personal information, especially in contexts that may risk harm to individuals or communities. Stories and data shared with us are treated with the utmost care, and we honour our responsibility to protect them.

We also acknowledge the environmental impacts of AI technologies, particularly the energy consumption and extractive practices associated with large-scale data centers. As AI continues to grow rapidly, we remain concerned about the ethical, ecological, and social implications of this expansion—especially when it happens without consent or accountability.

We are still exploring what it means to be in good relation with AI—both as a business and as individuals. As we learn and grow, we remain grounded in Indigenous values, sovereignty, and relational responsibility.

If you have questions, reflections, or concerns about how AI is used in our work, we welcome the conversation. Transparency is just one part of trust—and we are committed to both.

At Wabusk Data Solutions, we understand that reconciliation is not a single act or checklist—it is relational. It is a way of being, of walking through the world in a way that generates trust through our relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities. Reconciliation is accomplished through sustained, accountable action that reflects respect, reciprocity, and responsibility.

We acknowledge that we live and work on the lands of diverse Indigenous Nations—lands taken and governed without consent, through colonization, forced displacement, and systemic oppression that continue to cause harm today.

We also recognize that the language and work of "reconciliation" is often exploited—used to uphold settler institutions or for symbolic gain without meaningful change. We reject this approach.

Our work is rooted in the truth that Indigenous Nations have inherent rights to their lands, data, stories, and futures. We honour these rights by committing to relationship-based, anti-colonial, and ethically grounded practices.

This work is also deeply personal.

One of our co-founders is a First Nations man whose grandparents are residential school survivors. Their stories—of survival, strength, and resistance—are not history to us, but living memory. Their experiences ground our purpose and remind us that reconciliation is not an abstract concept; it’s a daily responsibility, a legacy we carry forward with care, humility, and determination. We are here because they endured. We walk with their teachings and in their honour.

Our Commitments:

• Centering Indigenous Voices: We prioritize Indigenous leadership, knowledge, and perspectives in all aspects of our work.
• Anti-Colonial Practice: We actively challenge colonial frameworks and work to deconstruct settler norms within data governance, privacy, and technology systems.
• Relational Accountability: We build trust through our actions and how we show up in community—consistently, humbly, and with care.
• Ethical Partnerships: We do not engage in or support tokenistic reconciliation efforts. We partner only with organizations committed to long-term, reciprocal, and reparative relationships.
• Supporting Capacity Building: We invest in education, mentorship, and skills transfer that empower Indigenous Nations to exercise full data sovereignty and technological autonomy.

This is lifelong work. We are not perfect—but we are committed to walking in good relations, to listening deeply, to unlearning, and to building systems that honour Indigenous sovereignty and uphold responsibilities to one another.

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Welcome to the Wabusk Data Solutions website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site or services.

1. Use of Site

This website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. All content is provided “as is” and may be updated, changed, or removed at any time without notice.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, graphics, resources, videos, frameworks, and designs—is the property of Wabusk Data Solutions unless otherwise noted. It may not be copied, distributed, or reproduced without explicit permission, except for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution.

3. Respectful Engagement

We expect users of our website to engage respectfully. Harassment, hate speech, or misuse of our contact forms or materials will not be tolerated.

4. No Guarantees

We make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or outcomes from using the information on this site. The content does not constitute legal, privacy, or professional advice.

5. External Links

This site may include links to other websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third-party sites.

6. Limitation of Liability

Wabusk Data Solutions will not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this website or the materials provided herein.

7. Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any changes.

At Wabusk Data Solutions, we believe that technology should serve people, protect privacy, and respect sovereignty.

1. Data Residency

We prioritize keeping our digital infrastructure and data storage within Canada, in alignment with our commitment to Indigenous data sovereignty and Canadian privacy laws.

2. Environmentally Responsible Hosting

Our website is hosted on servers powered by green energy, ensuring our digital presence aligns with our values of sustainability and responsibility to the land.

3. Platform Selection

We choose platforms and tools based on alignment with our ethical commitments, including:

• Respect for data ownership and consent.
• Transparent data practices.
• Strong privacy and security standards.
• The ability to export and control our data at any time.

We continuously review our digital tools to ensure they meet these principles.

Wabusk Data Solutions is committed to creating a digital space that is welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

1. Our Commitment

We strive to ensure that our website and digital resources are accessible to people of all abilities, including those who use assistive technologies.

2. Measures We’ve Taken

• Use of accessible fonts and high-contrast colours.
• Descriptive alt text for images (in progress).
• Clear language and structure for screen readers.
• Mobile- and keyboard-friendly navigation.
• Captions or transcripts for audio and video content (in progress).

3. Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is a journey. We are continuously learning and improving. If you encounter any barriers, please let us know so we can address them in good faith and good relation.

Contact us at: info@wabuskdata.ca

Wabusk Data Solutions is built on the principles of respect, reciprocity, and relational accountability. We work toward a future where all people—especially those historically excluded or harmed—are treated with dignity, fairness, and care.

1. Our Commitments

• We centre Indigenous knowledge, rights, and leadership in everything we do.
• We actively challenge colonialism, racism, ableism, sexism, transphobia, and other systems of oppression in our practices and partnerships.
• We work to ensure that our services, communications, and offerings are inclusive and culturally safe.

2. Our Practices

• We seek consent, build capacity, and honour local governance.
• We value lived experience and prioritize accessibility in our language, design, and delivery.
• We acknowledge our responsibilities as both learners and teachers.

3. Accountability

We welcome dialogue and critique. If our work causes harm or misses the mark, we commit to listening, repairing, and growing. This is part of our responsibility to walk in a good way.