Walking Quietly with AI: Medicine Wheel Teachings for Ethical Tech

In this conversation, we explore how Indigenous governance and cultural frameworks can guide ethical technology use in education. Sheri Cecchetto introduces the Medicine Wheel as a holistic lens for approaching AI in K–12 classrooms—emphasizing reflection, relationship-building, and responsibility over speed and profit. Together, we unpack themes of digital sovereignty, environmental impact, and the importance of slowing down to make intentional choices about technology. This episode challenges educators to rethink AI literacy by centering Indigenous values and collective care.

Sheri Cecchetto is Anishinaabe Kwe from Wabigoon Lake Ojibwe Nation and a field coordinator and sessional instructor in the School of Indigenous Relations at Laurentian University. Her work focuses on Indigenous social work, emergent learning, and decolonizing education. A passionate advocate for Indigenous governance and digital sovereignty, Sherri brings a unique perspective on how cultural teachings can inform ethical AI use. Beyond the classroom, she is an avid beadworker whose art reflects her deep connection to land and community.

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