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The Abundant Intelligence project is excited to announce two upcoming workshops that will introduce the Ka Hawai'i Pae 'Aina Pod, its projects with the community, and AI-related discussions that will help indigenous communities. Registration is required below for both workshops. Seating is limited, and lunch will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Indigenous Innovation and cutting-edge AI initiatives!
WORKSHOP 1: INTRODUCTION TO ABUNDANT INTELLIGENCES
WHEN:
February 13-14, 2025
WHERE:
Academy for Creative Media Building at UH West O'ahu
The goal of the first workshop is to introduce the community to the Abundant Intelligences project and the newly forming Hawaiʻi Aloha Intelligence Institute. This event will feature AI practitioners from University of Hawaii Manoa, the University of Montreal, and the world-renowned Mila AI Institute. Discussions will focus on how AI is currently used in meaningful and ethical ways, and how indigenous communities might use it to solve problems of greatest relevance to them.
The workshop will also include in-depth presentations on two Abundant Intelligences projects:
1. Future Imaginaries of Indigenous AI – Exploring culturally grounded visions of AI that align with Hawaiian and Indigenous values
2. AI for Soil Health and Climate Justice – Highlighting how AI can be applied to address critical environmental challenges
WORKSHOP 2: FUTURE IMAGINARIES OF INDIGENOUS AI FELLOWSHIPS
WHEN:
February 24, 2025
WHERE:
Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, UH Manoa
WHEN:
February 25, 2025
WHERE:
Academy for Creative Media Building at UH West Oahu
The second workshop will introduce the Future Imaginaries of Indigenous AI Fellowships at the Hawaiian and Indigenous Future Imaginaries (HIFI) Lab. This initiative aims to develop future imaginaries of Indigenous AI that center Hawaiian and Indigenous cultural frameworks.
This two-day event will feature presentations from artists and storytellers showcasing their work, followed by an invitation-only art workshop on the second day. Activities will focus on:
1. Fostering creative storytelling
2. Supporting Indigenous-centered AI innovation
3. Building capacity through fellowships and training
4. Encouraging cross-cultural collaboration
5.Generating public engagement and meaningful discourse
AGENDA
ACADEMY OF CREATIVE MEDIA ROOM INFORMATION:
G131 - Screening Room
G129 - Create(x)
LOCATION
MEETING VENUE AT UH WEST OAHU
Workshop 1: Introduction to Abundant Intelligences will be located in Building G (at the red star, towards the top left corner of the map). Parking can be found towards the bottom left corner of the map.
ADDRESS:
91-1001 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, Hawai'i 96707
MEETING VENUE AT KAMAKAKUOKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES
ADDRESS:
Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies
2645 Dole St, Honolulu, HI 96822
Workshop 2: Future Imaginaries of Indigenous AI Fellowships will be located at the Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Please use the map for directions.
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PARKING GUIDELINES:
Visitor parking can be found on the ground floor of the Zone 22 Parking Structure in the visitor stalls for a parking fee of $5 before 4 p.m.