Stacey Rattlesnake is an Indigenous technologist, entrepreneur, and community advocate with over 20 years of experience in software development and digital innovation. A proud member of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, Stacey is the founder and CEO of One Nation Governance, a technology company dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through data sovereignty, digital governance, and identity management solutions.
Stacey’s career spans full-stack software engineering, product design, and strategic consulting, with a focus on building scalable, culturally aligned platforms for self-determined Indigenous governance. Through One Nation Governance and his consultancy, Coldsnake Digital, Stacey has worked with First Nations across Canada to implement community-led technologies that reinforce sovereignty, privacy, and control over data.
His work integrates traditional knowledge systems with modern tools—developing ID systems, registries, and language preservation apps that are tailored to the unique needs of Indigenous nations. With deep technical expertise and a commitment to digital decolonization, Stacey is a leading voice in Indigenous innovation and responsible technology.More...