‘The ground on which we stand’: innovation and Indigenous sovereignty

In national innovation policy, the knowledge and concerns of Indigenous peoples are often treated as constraints to be overcome rather than strengths to be supported.

The strength of Canada’s future rests largely on its commitments to Indigenous sovereignty, writes Jessica Kolopenuk.Photograph courtesy of andreas_baetz, Pixabay.com

Opinion

BY JESSICA KOLOPENUK

February 2, 2026

Canada is once again investing heavily in innovation as a nation-building strategy. Recent federal commitments focused on talent attraction, emerging technologies, and infrastructure being framed as essential to strengthening this country. These investments matter. But there...

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