Robin Maxkii facts for kids
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Robin Maxkii
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Robin Maxkii in February 2016
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Robin Maxkii was born on November 8, 1990. She is a Native American activist, filmmaker, and writer. Robin is well-known for her efforts to help more Native Americans get involved in education and technology.
She was a co-star in a TV series called "Code Trip" on PBS. This show, supported by Microsoft, highlighted different people in the technology world. In 2016, Robin organized the first national hackathon for American Indian college students. A hackathon is an event where people work together to solve problems using technology. Her event focused on helping rural areas get better access to technology and the internet. In 2018, Google made a documentary about her journey in technology.
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Robin's Early Life and Learning to Code
Robin Máxkii has a diverse background. She is from the Stockbridge-Munsee, Navajo, Mohican tribes, and also has Spanish heritage.
When she was just eleven years old, Robin taught herself how to code. She used computers at public libraries to learn. She also started running different websites using free hosting services. In 2014, Robin graduated from Diné College, which is a college for tribal students. Later, she also attended Salish Kootenai College. This college is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Making a Difference in Technology
In 2014, Robin's blog network, "Blood Quantum Reform," was considered for a partnership with the United Nations. She used her blog to talk about important issues in Native American communities. These issues included education access and tribal sovereignty.
Around 2014, while she was still a college student, Robin helped create a part of the Navajo Oral History project. She also narrated it. This project is now kept in the Smithsonian Institution, which is a famous museum and research center.
In 2015, Robin was invited to introduce Dr. Jill Biden at a big national conference. Dr. Biden praised Robin's writing and encouraged others to read her work.
Robin had taken part in several hackathons before she was chosen for the "Code Trip" documentary series. This series was funded by Microsoft and first aired in 2016. Robin and two other people traveled across the country. They interviewed many people who worked in the technology industry. Robin used this show to get support for events that focused on American Indians in technology.
In November 2016, Robin successfully led the first national hackathon for American Indian college students. This event aimed to help rural and underserved communities get better access to the internet and technology.
In 2018, Google created a documentary about Robin's journey in technology. They launched it for their 20th anniversary. This was only the second time a living Native American person was featured on the Google Homepage.
Robin also appeared on the "Sisterh>>d" album by Girls Who Code. This album celebrated diversity in technology and sisterhood. Other artists like Lizzo were also on the album. It was released on October 11, 2018.
Speaking Up for Native American Students
In 2016, Robin Maxkii became an ambassador for the American Indian College Fund (AICF). She started working with their 'Think Indian' campaign. This campaign shares stories about how tribal colleges and Native American students use traditional knowledge with modern ideas. They work to solve today's problems.
Robin has spoken out about differences in education. She has even spoken to the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. She has also supported equal opportunities for students of color, especially Indigenous students. She appeared in several advertisements for the College Fund. One of these ads was a billboard in Times Square in New York City.
Her Writings and Awards
Robin has written for many publications. These include the Tribal College Journal and The Chronicle of Higher Education. She also contributed to Michelle Obama's Better Make Room campaign. In 2018, she received an award from the Native American Journalists Association.
Her work has also earned her various awards. She was invited to events at the White House during the Obama Administration. In 2016, she was nominated to attend the United State of Women Summit. This summit was hosted by the White House, and Robin was recognized as a changemaker.
See also
In Spanish: Robin Maxkii para niños
