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A list of websites and email-based mailing lists related to Aboriginal Mapping. Please contact us if you know of a website or listserve that should be included on this list.

Northwest Tribal GIS discussion

Posted April 21st, 2008 by Eliana

lists.onenw.org/lists/info/nwtribalgis

An email list for discussion of GIS topics specific to tribal organizations in the Pacific Northwest.

We announce 4 (typically) meetings per year hosted at various locations around Northwest Washington.

We occasionally post requests for assistance or advice specific to GIS or GPS. We will make minutes of the Tribal GIS meetings available here, also.

To join the list, sign up for an account then click subscribe at the left. If you have trouble, contact:

Ann Stark, GISP
GIS Manager
Lummi Nation
2616 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-384-2372

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GSDI Newsletter Archives 2002-2008 (Africa, Latin America and the Carribean, Asia and Pacific)

Posted March 13th, 2008 by Ana

Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association (GSDI)

Here is an archive of monthly SDI (Spatial Data Infrastructure) Newsletters from 2002 until present.

SDI-Africa | SDI-Latin America & Caribbean |SDI-Asia & Pacific | FGDC | GSDI |EUROGI
GSDI-Related

Newsletters are prepared by an editor and issued on a quasi-regular basis. To receive notices of new issues of newsletters, subscribe to the GSDI News List. Submit items to newsletters by contacting the editors.

To access the past newsletters, please visit:

http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters.asp

 

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GIT BARENTS – Geographic Information Technology within the Barents Region

Posted January 16th, 2008 by Virva Lompolo
GIT Barents Project
In the GIT Barents project Russia, Finland, Sweden and Norway have established a joint geographic infrastructure in the Barents Region. From Lofoten Islands in the west to Ural Mountains in the east – across national, linguistic and cultural borders and within three different economic entities – a harmonised geographic database has been built.
 
In the Barents Region the need for Geographic Information (GI) is particularly large because of the unique conditions that characterize the region. This includes the unique properties of the Arctic ecological systems, the predicted magnitude of climatic changes in the circumpolar North, the existing threats to environmental safety, the welfare of the local and indigenous populations and the foreseeable risks of environmental degradation as posed by a potentially vigorous economic development in the Arctic. The Barents Region possesses an enormous wealth concerning natural resources; most of them are still unused - fish, ores, minerals, forests, water power and huge oil- and gas-fields.
 
The overall objective of the GIT Barents project is to produce homogeneous geographic information that can be used for all kind of planning and decision-making; communications, infrastructure, control of the environment, nuclear power supervision, cultural co-operation, technical, industrial and economic co-operation, tourism and even security interests. It will also be an important information source for educational institutions at all levels and for all who require a complete and comprehensive picture of and data about the Barents Region.
 
The project results
The project results include a homogenous geographic database covering the entire Barents Region at the scales of 1:1, 1:3 and 1:12 millions, built from existing national databases. An Internet-based infrastructure which allows for easy access and use of the information and – at the same time – allows for efficient up-dating and maintenance of the database close to its “data source”, i.e. from within each of the co-operating countries. Access to a variety of thematic information from data providers in different parts of the world, among others the Netherlands, USA, Sweden and Norway. Printed maps at the scales of 1:1 and 1:3 million.
 
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Conservation GIS

Posted July 5th, 2006 by Eliana

"This site is sponsored by The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to land and water conservation.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a powerful tool that help visualize and analyze the natural, physical, and cultural landscape. GIS helps decision makers compare planning alternatives, identify conservation priorities, and support resource management.

This website provides a brief introduction to conservation GIS and examples of how The Conservation Fund and its partners utilize GIS for strategic conservation planning and other applications."

http://www.conservationgis.com/

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