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#Shopify Canadian CEO Tobi now claiming that mass graves of Indigenous kids at residential schools was a hoax

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Screenshot from Twitter where Tobi Lutke is retweeting: The claim of mass graves at Canadian schools has unraveled, and the people who amplified the hoax will never ever forgive Canadians for ceasing to believe it.
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Jérôme
2 weeks after the #Shopify CEO claimed mass grave of Indigenous kids at residential school was a hoax in Canada

The founder and head of the Native Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program at Shopify is leaving the company

(this was a very well known program that got lots of publicity a few years ago)

Sharing his Linkedin post here (it was a public post)
Kyle Brennan Shawinipinesi. After nearly a decade, last week marked my final days at Shopify. It's hard to find the right words to capture this journey, but as | reflect, what stands out most is the overwhelming gratitude | feel—for the opportunities | was given, the people who supported me, and the lessons I've learned along the way. When | started, | was just a rez kid and entrepreneur, excited to share what I'd learned with anyone who would listen. With years of advocacy and the allyship of so many incredible people, we built something from the ground up—a mission rooted in creating opportunities for my community, helping others see their own worth, and empowering them to chase their dreams. Watching those ideas blossom into real change has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I'll always cherish the memories of those early days—taking customer service calls in my kitchen (“Press delete, no, delete, yup, the big button that says delete)—and the moments that pushed me far beyond my comfort zone. Speaking on panels across the world, judging pitch competitions, and even stepping into classrooms at Harvard were experiences | never imagined for myself. None of it was easy, and there were countless times it felt impossible, but the belief in what we were building always kept me moving forward. To everyone who challenged, guided, or believed in me: thank you. | couldn’t have done this alone, and | carry deep appreciation for every conversation, collaboration, and connectio
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Jérôme
The main website of the program was just put offline by Shopify, it was previously at
https://buildnative.shop/

Entirely removed of the internet.

So as many tech companies are axing their DEI program, #Shopify is quietly axing their Indigenous program just on time for Trump inauguration

I feel like Canadian journalists should look at that

Here's the archive page from 2 days ago
https://web.archive.org/web/20250116051448/https://buildnative.shop/

@parismarx @justinling @justinling.bsky.social

Build Native with Shopify

We create supports focused on helping Indigenous Entrepreneurs break down barriers and grow self determining businesses. Join us to learn from and meet entrepreneurs in your collective community.
Build Native w/ Shopify
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Jérôme
On December 2024, #Shopify released this new podcast series
"Welcome to "Build Native", a special miniseries where we speak with four inspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs about building impactful businesses, connecting to their roots, and driving change through commerce."

Hard to believe they would go from promoting it in December, to disbanding in January, unless Shopify decided very quickly to jump on the bandwagon to destroy all DEI initiatives.

https://shopify-masters.simplecast.com/episodes/build-native-a-shopify-miniseries-gKUE1iFu

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Kyle Brennan Shawinipinesi In "Build Native," hosted by my wonderful colleague Benjamin Gottlieb, we highlight the journeys of inspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs who are building businesses that drive positive social change. Join us as we speak with 4KINSHIP, Eighth Generation, the Snotty Nose Rez Kids, and Hud Oberly from Here's To You to explore what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, uplift one’s community, and gain recognition from international media outlets. Episode 1 drops today featuring Amy Denet Deal!! Tune in Thursdays on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform to discover how these trailblazers are realizing their dreams and empowering their communities. Entrepreneurship is for everyone—join us and be inspired by their incredible journeys! Spotify: https://Inkd.infeNrAnXC6 Youtube: https://Inkd.in/exqR3jJz
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Jérôme
#Shopify was in such a rush to remove their #Indigenous initiative "Build Native" on the day of Trump inauguration that they nuked the website before even updating the footer on their website.

So the footer of shopify.com leads to a 404
Footer on shopify.com (lots of links, circling the Build Native links)
#Indigenous #shopify
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Jérôme
Shopify quietly kills Indigenous entrepreneurship program Build Native

https://betakit.com/shopify-quietly-kills-indigenous-entrepreneurship-program-build-native/

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Shopify quietly kills Indigenous entrepreneurship program Build Native | BetaKit

Multiple websites related to Shopify’s Equitable Commerce programs are inactive after the departures of the company’s Equitable Commerce and Build Native leads.
Madison McLauchlan (BetaKit)
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