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The '''Global Indigenous Ambassador Program (GIAP)''', established in 2017, was an At-Large program that establishes two Indigenous Ambassadors to be selected from underrepresented indigenous communities to participate in ICANN International Meetings.<ref>https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-announces-global-indigenous-ambassador-program-14-6-2017-en</ref> Through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents, ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community. | |||
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=== Responsibilities | == History == | ||
The GIAP was designed in 2015 at ICANN At-Large first as regional and pilot program within NARALO. After about one year bringing voices from North America to the community, the program expanded to being global. All RALOS, the Regional Association of At-Large Organizations, which are associations of Internet end-users interested in participating in ICANN, began to outreach to indigenous communities all over the world.<ref>https://rightscon2018.sched.com/event/EHmw/global-indigenous-ambassador-program-at-icann-including-new-voices-to-internet-policy-dialogues</ref> | |||
== Responsibilities == | |||
As part of the program, Indigenous Ambassadors are expected to: | As part of the program, Indigenous Ambassadors are expected to: | ||
* Work with an indigenous mentor for the duration of the conference. | * Work with an indigenous mentor for the duration of the conference. | ||
* Attend the ICANN Newcomer Sunday meeting with a Public Responsibility Support team representative who will facilitate the session to ensure inclusion. | * Attend the ICANN Newcomer Sunday meeting with a Public Responsibility Support team representative who will facilitate the session to ensure inclusion. | ||
* Participate in the Fellowship Morning sessions Monday through Thursday to gain an understanding of and experience with ICANN and its multi-stakeholder community. | * Participate in the Fellowship Morning sessions Monday through Thursday to gain an understanding of and experience with ICANN and its multi-stakeholder community. | ||
* Submit a detailed report within 30 days after the conference – describing activities and assessing the Ambassador's experience. These reports help ICANN in evaluating future Fellowship efforts. | * Submit a detailed report within 30 days after the conference – describing activities and assessing the Ambassador's experience. These reports help ICANN in evaluating future Fellowship efforts. | ||
== | == ICANN 60 == | ||
On June 17, 2017 ICANN announced a call for a volunteer to serve as a mentor for the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program (formerly the Global Tribal Ambassador Program) during ICANN 60.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1idwhPVdASTKz-Gz7zmb--xXsDoIzSdGqF4yE9WRQs/edit?tab=t.0</ref> The selected Mentor received travel, hotel, and per diem for the ICANN60 Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, held 28 October – 3 November 2017. | On June 17, 2017 ICANN announced a call for a volunteer to serve as a mentor for the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program (formerly the Global Tribal Ambassador Program) during ICANN 60.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1idwhPVdASTKz-Gz7zmb--xXsDoIzSdGqF4yE9WRQs/edit?tab=t.0</ref> The selected Mentor received travel, hotel, and per diem for the ICANN60 Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, held 28 October – 3 November 2017. | ||
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[[Geoffrey Blackwell]] and [[Ruben Hilare]]-Quispe, from the United States and Bolivia respectively, were the two Ambassadors to attend ICANN60 selected by the Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation Committee consisted of Loris Taylor, Eduardo Diaz, Glenn McKnight, Judith Hellerstein, [[Renata Aquino Ribeiro]], Sarah Kiden, and Maureen Hilyard. | [[Geoffrey Blackwell]] and [[Ruben Hilare]]-Quispe, from the United States and Bolivia respectively, were the two Ambassadors to attend ICANN60 selected by the Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation Committee consisted of Loris Taylor, Eduardo Diaz, Glenn McKnight, Judith Hellerstein, [[Renata Aquino Ribeiro]], Sarah Kiden, and Maureen Hilyard. | ||
== | == ICANN 61 == | ||
The first Indigenous Ambassador program round opened on 23 October - 17 November 2017 for ICANN61, which took place in Puerto Rico, held 10-15 March 2018.<ref>https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GIAP/pages/114786518/Call+for+Applications+-+ICANN60</ref> | The first Indigenous Ambassador program round opened on 23 October - 17 November 2017 for ICANN61, which took place in Puerto Rico, held 10-15 March 2018.<ref>https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GIAP/pages/114786518/Call+for+Applications+-+ICANN60</ref> | ||
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Two women, Chyloe Healy and Lilian Bruges, from Indigenous communities in Canada and Colombia respectively, and ICANN60 Mentor Geoffrey Blackwell were selected by the Evaluation Committee.<ref name=":0">https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GIAP/overview?homepageId=114786306</ref> | Two women, Chyloe Healy and Lilian Bruges, from Indigenous communities in Canada and Colombia respectively, and ICANN60 Mentor Geoffrey Blackwell were selected by the Evaluation Committee.<ref name=":0">https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GIAP/overview?homepageId=114786306</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||