Uncovering the legacy of Indigenous residential schools through GIS
Mapping unmarked burial sites with GIS supports Indigenous communities in uncovering truths and advancing Truth and Reconciliation across Canada.
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Indigenous Stories
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Indigenous Mapping Workshop
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Understanding and Strengthening Indigenous Communities using GIS
June is National Indigenous History Month. Explore stories on how GIS is being used in Indigenous communities by blending ancient wisdom with modern tools.
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Anishinabek Nation: Advancing Indigenous land management with GIS
Meet Rhonda Gagnon, manager of lands and resources for the Anishinabek Nation (AN). With Esri Canada's support, Rhonda enables 39 member First Nations across Ontario to use GIS for land stewardship an
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Land Stewardship in Indigenous Communities: GIS for Anishinabek Nation
Rhonda Gagnon, Anishinabek Nation manager of lands & resources dept. on how GIS supports education and data sovereignty for 39 member First Nations.
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GIS in Mining: Strengthening Indigenous Communities
Anishinabek Nation equips all 39 First Nations with GIS, shaping mining stewardship. A powerful example of innovative tools uplifting communities.
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GIS: From Awe to Action - Indigenous Stewardship - Anishinabek Nation
Explore how Anishinabek Nation uses geographic information system (GIS) technology to empower Indigenous communities and shape mining stewardship. Join us for an insightful journey featuring Jenny Ca
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Water Is Life - Empowering Indigenous Knowledge Through GIS
Discover the Matawa Water & Environment Gathering, where the Matawa First Nations and Four Rivers Environmental Services Group hosted an inspiring event focused on water resource management and enviro
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Connecting Cultures: Planning the North American Indigenous Games using GIS
Dive into the heart of the North American Indigenous Games, a platform where Recognition of Indigenous culture takes center stage. Beyond just a multi-sport event, it's an experience that celebrates c
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2023 North American Indigenous Games to use advanced mapping technology
NAIG Host Society streamlines planning and management of largest Indigenous youth sporting event in Atlantic Canada’s history with mapping support from Esri Canada
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Season 2 | Episode 20: Drone project in Matawa First Nations
To make informed decisions about its’ future use Nine First Nation communities in northern Ontario taught themselves drone technology and mapped all their communities at 1cm accuracy, in 6 months.
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Documenting Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Values using GIS
Matawa First Nations Management is a tribal council with nine First Nations members. Five of these First Nations are in remote Northern Ontario while the other four communities are accessible via the
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Interview with John Bishop, toponymist for the Cree Nation Government
Esri Canada’s 2023 Map Calendar features a map of Akaamaschii by John Bishop of the Cree Nation Government. Guan Yue spoke to him about his work.
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Season 2 | Episode 12: Indigenous mapping in Canada
Helping indigenous and First Nations people build their GIS capacity cartographer Steve DeRoy of The Firelight Group, wants to indigenize maps
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Steve DeRoy receives Esri Canada’s Making a Difference Award
DeRoy recognized for using GIS and mapping to support Indigenous rights and interests
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Latest in the Living Atlas: L’nu Place Names in New Brunswick
Explore New Brunswick’s watercourse and landmark names through the lens of the original inhabitants: Mi'gmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati nations.
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Mobilizing Indigenous Knowledge with ArcGIS at the SNP STEAM Academy
This month we celebrate Indigenous History! Discover how educators at the SNP STEAM Academy are using ArcGIS to teach local history and geography.
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Season 1 | Episode 9: The Âhkameyihtamowin Project
In this episode, hear from PhD researcher, Denali YoungWolfe, on the reasons why mapping Indigenous success is critical to bolstering cultural identity.
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Map Digital Dialects: 5 Steps to Add Syllabics in ArcGIS Pro
Display syllabics in your map in ArcGIS Pro to authentically communicate with your audience with these five simple steps
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Map Digital Dialects: 5 Steps to Add Syllabics in ArcGIS Pro
This video takes you through 5 easy steps to help display syllabics in your ArcGIS Pro Project.
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Modernizing Geography with ArcGIS: Mapping wildlife and natural resources
In the latest post, discover ArcGIS lessons, activities, data and story maps that focus on the importance of wildlife and natural resources in Canada.
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