Indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool
Cartography provides a way of presenting information about the physical environment, cultural features, patterns of occupancy, resources and boundaries. It is also a tool that has been manipulated by power and colonial interests, particularly in the context of indigenous mapping (see J. Bryan, 2009,...
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ftjkmdj:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/437 2024-06-09T07:44:25+00:00 Indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool Gardner-Youden, Holly L. Barbeau, Christine McCarthy, Daniel D. Edwards, Vicky Cowan, Donald Tsuji, Leonard J.S. 2019-09-01 https://www.km4djournal.org/index.php/km4dj/article/view/437 eng eng Foundation for the Support of the Knowledge Management for Development Journal https://www.km4djournal.org/index.php/km4dj/article/view/437/536 https://www.km4djournal.org/index.php/km4dj/article/view/437 Copyright (c) 2019 Holly L. Gardner-Youden, Christine Barbeau, Daniel D. McCarthy, Vicky Edwards, Donald Cowan, Leonard J.S. Tsuji Knowledge Management for Development Journal Vol. 7 No. 3 (2012): Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference 2011; 340?353 Knowledge Management for Development Journal; Vol. 7 Núm. 3 (2012): Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference 2011; 340?353 1871-6342 1947-4199 indigenous knowledge mapping technology intellectual property indigenous peoples empowerment environmental planning Canada artic regions land use knowledge management development studies info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion text 2019 ftjkmdj 2024-05-15T08:04:27Z Cartography provides a way of presenting information about the physical environment, cultural features, patterns of occupancy, resources and boundaries. It is also a tool that has been manipulated by power and colonial interests, particularly in the context of indigenous mapping (see J. Bryan, 2009, ?Where would we be without them? Knowledge, space and power in indigenous politics?, Futures, 41, 24?32). Strengthening the role of indigenous knowledge in the development of community mapping has been identified as critical to advancing the interests of traditionally marginalized groups. As this demand for novel approaches to community mapping has increased, new technological mapping tools have been created for marginalized groups. This article presents a novel collaborative geomatics tool created to advance mapping initiatives in First Nations communities in Canada's sub-Arctic regions, while protecting and enhancing indigenous knowledge and protecting intellectual property. The collaborative geomatics tool is a secure web-based mapping tool. This tool combines high-resolution satellite imagery with social networking capabilities. Thus, the collaborative geomatics tool provides a forum for community members to post, discuss and contribute to a centralized repository of information by inputting the following: high value areas; areas of natural, spiritual and cultural interest; traditional hunting, trapping and fishing areas; infrastructure; safety zones; stories (audio/written/video); photographs; and polygons and other such markers to delineate these important areas. The present article will identify the process used to design the system and the dynamic opportunities available to use this system once implemented. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic First Nations KM4D Journal - Knowledge Management for Development Journal Arctic Canada |
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Cartography provides a way of presenting information about the physical environment, cultural features, patterns of occupancy, resources and boundaries. It is also a tool that has been manipulated by power and colonial interests, particularly in the context of indigenous mapping (see J. Bryan, 2009, ?Where would we be without them? Knowledge, space and power in indigenous politics?, Futures, 41, 24?32). Strengthening the role of indigenous knowledge in the development of community mapping has been identified as critical to advancing the interests of traditionally marginalized groups. As this demand for novel approaches to community mapping has increased, new technological mapping tools have been created for marginalized groups. This article presents a novel collaborative geomatics tool created to advance mapping initiatives in First Nations communities in Canada's sub-Arctic regions, while protecting and enhancing indigenous knowledge and protecting intellectual property. The collaborative geomatics tool is a secure web-based mapping tool. This tool combines high-resolution satellite imagery with social networking capabilities. Thus, the collaborative geomatics tool provides a forum for community members to post, discuss and contribute to a centralized repository of information by inputting the following: high value areas; areas of natural, spiritual and cultural interest; traditional hunting, trapping and fishing areas; infrastructure; safety zones; stories (audio/written/video); photographs; and polygons and other such markers to delineate these important areas. The present article will identify the process used to design the system and the dynamic opportunities available to use this system once implemented. |
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Gardner-Youden, Holly L. Barbeau, Christine McCarthy, Daniel D. Edwards, Vicky Cowan, Donald Tsuji, Leonard J.S. |
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Indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool |
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Indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool |
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Indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool |
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Indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool |
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Indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool |
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indigenous mapping technologies: the past, present and future and future of the collaborative geomatics web-based tool |
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Foundation for the Support of the Knowledge Management for Development Journal |
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Knowledge Management for Development Journal Vol. 7 No. 3 (2012): Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference 2011; 340?353 Knowledge Management for Development Journal; Vol. 7 Núm. 3 (2012): Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference 2011; 340?353 1871-6342 1947-4199 |
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Copyright (c) 2019 Holly L. Gardner-Youden, Christine Barbeau, Daniel D. McCarthy, Vicky Edwards, Donald Cowan, Leonard J.S. Tsuji |
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