KINAP Solutions Inc.

Kinap Solutions Inc. is an Indigenous-owned technology firm based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Founded in 2018, Kinap Solutions exists to bridge the digital divide in Indigenous communities by advancing self-determined digital infrastructure, IT capacity building, and technology-enabled economic inclusion. The company is rooted in the principle that Indigenous Peoples must not only participate in Canada’s digital economy but help lead and shape its future.

Kinap specializes in co-developing practical, scalable, and sovereign solutions in partnership with Indigenous communities, governments, and industry. Through innovative programs like OLONI — our flagship digital readiness and self-assessment platform — and national workforce initiatives tied to major infrastructure projects, Kinap is enabling communities to assess, plan, and own their digital transformation journeys.

Vision

To ensure every Indigenous community has the tools, talent, and infrastructure to thrive in

a digitally-driven world — on their own terms.

Mission

To deliver Indigenous-led, community-driven digital solutions that advance self- determination, improve access to technology and skills, and create lasting economic benefits across the country.

Core Services

• Digital Infrastructure Readiness

Support for Indigenous communities to assess and plan broadband, data centre, and smart infrastructure investments — including ownership and operational models aligned with community values.

OLONI Platform

A dynamic assessment and progress-tracking tool that enables communities to map their strengths and gaps across 8 readiness categories — from governance to economic sustainability — with tailored roadmaps for growth.

Workforce Enablement Program

Co-developed training pipelines, including self-led and instructor-supported pathways in IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI, offered in partnership with education providers and industry leaders.

Indigenous ITB Activation

Strategic support for governments and corporations to meet their Industrial and Technological Benefit (ITB) obligations through meaningful and measurable Indigenous participation in the digital economy.

Advisory G Engagement

Expert facilitation and technical advisory on Reconciliation-aligned technology strategies, digital governance, and economic development.

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