We are salmon swimming upstream against the currents of technocolonialism#
Based across ancestral Karuk, Yurok, and Hoopa territories – From Happy Camp to Hoopa, from Katamin to Kepel – we’re building community-owned tech ecosystems where the Klamath meets the keyboard.
The Klamath Tech Collective is a bioregional tech collective dedicated to shrinking the tech literacy gap and reclaiming technology as a tool for community resilience, self-determination, and regeneration. Our mission is rooted in the belief that technology should serve the people and the land, not extract from them.
What We Do#
Tech Literacy & STEAM Education:
We offer free, hands-on workshops and learning circles for all ages, with a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) content that is place-based and culturally relevant. Our programs center Indigenous knowledge and community co-design, empowering youth and elders alike to become creators-not just consumers-of technology.Repurposing & Redistribution:
We collect, repair, and repurpose tech hardware, distributing it freely to individuals and for building collective infrastructure. By keeping devices in use and out of landfills, we support local resilience and reduce reliance on extractive supply chains.Decolonial Tech & Data Ethics:
Our approach is grounded in a strong non-extractive, “data back” ethic. We promote equal access, data sovereignty & privacy, and citizen/Indigenous-owned infrastructure. We teach digital defense and privacy skills to help elders and community members protect themselves from scams, corporate/scientific surveillance, and identity theft.DIY & FOSS Culture:
We embody DIY (Do It Yourself) culture by endorsing personal hardware repair, Free & open-source software (FOSS), and community-driven solutions. Our collective is a hub for building digital autonomy, learning new digital tools and demystifying technologies such as AI by helping our bioregion move beyond hype and toward genuine empowerment.Community Debunking & Digital Defense:
We provide a safe and accessible space for critical conversations around technology, AI, digital rights, and data sovereignty. Our workshops and resources help community members spot misinformation, understand risks, and make informed choices about the tech in their lives.
Our Values#
Bioregional Stewardship:
We believe the bioregion is the natural scale for collective action and governance, aligning technology with the needs of land and people.Intergenerational Learning:
We foster relationships between youth, elders, and all community members, centering Indigenous ways of knowing and ensuring everyone has a voice in shaping our digital future.Collective Power:
We work to build local infrastructure and knowledge that liberates our communities from corporate and colonial control, nurturing a new generation of tech stewards and citizen scientists.
Check Out our Points of Unity!Are you interested in weaving together ancestral wisdom and modern tools, forging a path toward digital sovereignty and bioregional resilience-where technology flows with, not against, the river? Us to! Check out our Points of Unity and consider sharing in the journey with us!
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