MIAJA 2025: When the Anishinabe Nation Brings Together Culture and Digital Innovation

On September3 and4, TimiskamingFirst Nationin Abitibi hosted thefifth edition of Miaja, a major gathering of the

Anishinabe Nation

organized by Minwashin. Printemps numérique was invited to present two activities focused ondigital culture, youth

and innovation.

The gatheringcreated a strong moment of sharing,recognition and transmission, bringing together communitymembers,

artists, knowledge

keepers and partners. Through its activities, Printemps numérique introduced

• participants to
• creative
• digitalpractices and
  

reflected on how technologies cansupport

living culture, identity

and expression.The

experience

highlighted the importance of designing

digital activities that respect community realities

and helpyouth explore tools inways thatare

meaningful, inclusiveand rootedin culture.