Earlier this month, scholars got direct access to the latest tools and training in the field of mapping at the 2024 Indigenous Mapping Conference.
Google, NASA and Esri Canada were some of the partners who shared their information and capacities at the First Nations University of Canada. There were 35 hands-on training sessions between during the conference, which ran from Oct. 16 and Oct. 18.
Steve DeRoy, the CEO of the Firelight Group, said the purpose of the conference was to explore the ideas of place and space for Indigenous mapping enthusiasts.
“The whole idea was to expose people to a wide array of technologies that are available to Indigenous peoples and then let them decide what works for them,” said DeRoy.
A number of types of mapping is explored, spanning across science, engineering and mathematics, giving the attendees much to think about.
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