miadisabelleauthorMar 29, 2026, 08:28 PMFLAIR Pitch Day / Indigenous AI Gathering
📅 Dates: July 16–17, 2026 📍 Location: Mila, Montréal (likely) 🔗 Related: miadisabelle/Etuaptmumk-RSM#180 (Running Wolf relational pathway)
Context
This is the most significant near-term event from the Phase 1 pathway. A Pitch Day and Indigenous AI Gathering — potentially open attendance. This is where Guillaume could show up and be present in Running Wolf's orbit without needing an introduction or a pitch.
Desired Outcome
Guillaume attends as audience / volunteer. Absorbs what the community cares about. Possibly meets people naturally. No agenda beyond being present.
Current Reality
- Event discovered during Ava's research (March 28, 2026)
- Attendance details and registration need verification
- No prior connection to FLAIR or the gathering organizers
Action Steps
- Confirm event dates, location, and open attendance policy
- Register / RSVP when available
- Explore volunteer opportunities (logistics, setup, note-taking)
- Arrange travel/accommodation
- By then, have completed Phase 1 reading (Running Wolf papers, Wilson sources)
- Prepare honest self-introduction: artist and software engineer learning about Indigenous language technology
Structural Tension
Resolve tension between the desire to connect with Running Wolf's world and the need to arrive without an agenda — showing up as a learner, not a collaborator-in-waiting.