Economics of identity

In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Carol Anne Hilton, founder of the Indigenomics Institute, and the mind behind a movement that’s reshaping economic narratives through an Indigenous lens. Carol Anne takes us from a single tweet to a national economic agenda, unpacking how a hashtag sparked a framework for redefining value, ownership, and power in Indigenous economies.

We dive into the concept of “Indian Act economics,” challenge Canada’s sanitized self-image, and explore how tech can either deepen bias or become a tool for Indigenous economic intelligence. We explore how Carol Anne is building data architecture for a $100 billion Indigenous economy, and why true reconciliation must be measurable, not metaphorical. This isn’t just about history, it’s about the financial future of a country still reckoning with its foundations.

Featuring

Carol Anne Hilton

CEO & Founder of Indigenous Institute & Global Centre of Indigenomics

Carol Anne Hilton, MBA, is the CEO and Founder of the Indigenomics Institute and the Global Centre of Indigenomics. A recognized First Nation business leader from Hesquiaht First Nation, she pioneered the concept of "Indigenomics" as a pathway toward economic reconciliation. As the author of Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table, Carol serves on numerous boards, including the BC Digital Supercluster. Her expertise in Indigenous economic design earned her the Order of Canada (2021) and an Honorary Doctorate from Royal Roads University, where she also teaches Indigenous economics.

https://indigenomics.com/

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Mo Dhaliwal
CEO
Skyrocket Digital

Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses.

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