Indigenous communities deserve digital tools that reflect their values, governance structures, and ways of organising.
The Indigenous DAO Toolkit is a kaupapa led by Mātou Collective. It’s designed to bridge the gap between decentralised technology and Indigenous self-governance—supporting collective identity, polycentric coordination, and culturally aligned digital infrastructure.
We’re building tools that empower Indigenous communities to define, express, and govern on their own terms.
Why Your Endorsement Matters
Decentralised tech is moving fast—but most tools aren’t designed for Indigenous realities. They prioritise individual ownership and market logic. Indigenous governance is relational, collective, and intergenerational.
Your endorsement strengthens the case for digital tools that:
- Honour Indigenous governance structures
- Reduce technical barriers through accessible onboarding and protocols
- Align decentralised tech with Indigenous values
- Bring real-world use cases to ecosystems like Cardano
- Serve as templates for any community seeking collective, decentralised governance
Who We're Building With
- Indigenous nations and hapū
- Marae, land trusts, and whānau collectives
- Decentralised builders and developers
- Cardano ecosystem leaders
- Anyone reimagining governance for people and planet
Add Your Voice
Show your support by filling out the form below. Whether you’re part of a community, an organisation, or simply someone who believes in digital sovereignty—we’d love to have your endorsement.
Mātou Collective: Indigenous DAO Toolkit Endorsement Form
Your support helps us:
- Secure funding to develop the toolkit
- Build partnerships grounded in shared kaupapa
- Amplify Indigenous-led innovation in Web3
Want to Learn More?
Read the full proposal here:
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Supporters & Endorsements (Coming Soon)
We’re currently gathering endorsements from across Aotearoa and beyond. Check back soon to see the growing list of individuals, organisations, and communities backing this kaupapa.