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Title: An open source GIS and mapping methodology for internet access in remote and rural indigenous communities

Author: Smith, Trevor James; McMahon, Rob; Whiteduck, Tim; First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC)

Imprint: Frederiction, NB : First Mile, First Mile Connectivity Consortium (FMCC), 2017.

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.

Subject: Indigenous peoples - Canada; Telecommunication systems - Canada; Broadband communication systems - Canada; Geographic information systems

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