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Title
An open source GIS and mapping methodology for internet access in remote and rural indigenous communities
Call Number
DM# 3698429
Author
Smith, Trevor James
McMahon, Rob
Whiteduck, Tim
First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC)
Imprint
Frederiction, NB : First Mile, First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC), 2017.
Physical Description
43 pages : illustrations
Abstract
'' In this report we discuss the efforts of the First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC) to shape a Geographic Information System (GIS) platform into a tool for data-driven policy advocacy. This work took place in the context of a lack of robust, accurate data concerning broadband access in Canada’s northern and remote regions. Given this challenge, we sought to develop a transparent methodology to (re)present the limited existing statistical data on broadband access and affordability in maps of remote and Northern Indigenous communities in Canada. This was done to outline a GIS design process that we can adopt and adapt as more accurate data from these regions becomes available, as well as highlight and reflect on the design choices we made throughout this project.''
Notes
Includes references and appendices.
Publication #86. 2017
A First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC) publication.
Language
English / Anglais
Subject
Indigenous peoples - Canada
Telecommunication systems - Canada
Broadband communication systems - Canada
Geographic information systems
Location
DM5
Access
Public
ID
CAT 17760
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