Call 05- 03-2023
Several topics for the Roundtable were discussed : DNS, IDNs , UA, developments from the USA and Canadian perspectives?, IDNs for franco-phone, Spanish and Indigenous perspectives
Privacy vs security, Artificial intelligence, DNS Abuse, Government activity to expand Broadband (both in the US and Canada)
The following 2 main topics were tentatively decided:
Topic 1: Government activity to expand Broadband (both in the US and Canada)
Topic 2: What's wrong with the internet
and fallback topic L IDNs for franco-phone, Spanish and Indigenous perspectives (back up topic)AI: Judith to contact speakers for the topic Government activity to expand Broadband (both in the US and Canada)
- Gregory Shatan and OC members to define the Roundtable session title and blurb with brief description by May 18th.
- Gregory Shatan and OC members to further develop the Agenda for the NARALO monthly meeting/Townhall meeting.
- Glenn McKnight Judith Hellerstein to contact people from the NTIA point of view for the topic Government activity to expand Broadband.
- Naela Sarras and Giose Mc Ginty to confirm the time and date for the NA Space
- Gisella Gruber to coordinate the lunch Networking event venue (with Denise list)
- Gregory Shatan confirm the approximate headcount from NARALO members. Preliminary list of invitees will be NARALO ALAC/Regional Leaders & NextGen/Fellows & GSE Staff & NA Board Members.
- Gisella Gruber to include in lunch headcount 9 next gen and 3 fellows.
- Michelle Desmyter to schedule next call for next Wed 10 May same time.
04-26-2023
Summary of today’s discussion
Roundtable Topics
Glenn's suggestions:
- Reflect on differences between Canada and USA
- Update on IDN and UA
Topics for discussion
- IDN in North American
- Indigenous Americans
- Hispanic Americans etc
-French - Louis Houle
A Canadian theme is Bill C-11: An Act to amend the Broadcasting
Greg's suggestions:
Comparing and contrasting activities in Canada and USA
Are indigenous activities inspiring among indigenous Americans?
Other populations in the US interested in IDNs?- Ex: Spanish speaking communities, empowerment of end users
DNS Abuse
Section 230 of X Communications decency Act
Naela's suggestions:
Updated on NA space session will be focused on UA, shifting a bit, UA as a form of accessibility and inclusion
Staff Logistics update:
- Lunch will be offsite, 90 minutes Gisella Gruber will connect with Denise to find some options.
- 90 min Roundtable followed by 90 min lunch event
- Preference is private room/garden patio. Walking distance. A few opening remarks followed by tabletop topic(s).
- Staff to put together a first draft of list of attendees for lunch
- NARALO to invite the Next Gens and Fellows to the NARALO monthly, Roundtable and lunch.
NARALO Monthly meeting: - Naralo will have a public, external facing meeting. Title - NARALO monthly meeting and Townhall
Agenda will include :
1. Follow-up on GA
2. Update by Denise on O and E
3. Update on Social media campaign
4. Update on membership
5. Leon
6. Looking toward FY24
Outreach activities
- Booth
- Staff will bring the rest of the NARALO GA material - vintage t-shirts, power packs, a few tabletop banners, etc.
- Pop up banners
- Photo frame
- Michelle Desmyter will set up the next call next Wednesday May 3