Information & Communication Technologies

Representative from Imperial Oil speaks about company's Aboriginal relations guiding principles and guidelines with respect to consultation, workforce and business development and community relations. CEO of Information and Communications Technology Council speaks about digital technology sector's growth potential and need for talent. National Aboriginal services lead for AECOM talks about engagement, and small business and employment opportunities in the mining sector. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:20:06. .

Contains specific polices and recommendations within each of six categories: effective and accurate mapping; inclusivity, community consultation and engagement; capacity building; spectrum rights and sovereignty; infrastructure and ownership; and affordability.

Brief case study of company located in Maramichi, New Brunswick which provides information and computer software technology to First Nations.

Looks at exchanges in an Internet newsgroup which focuses on issues pertaining to Aboriginal peoples.

Reports results of survey of 189 mentees ( aged 11-17) and 199 mentors who had participated in the program. Four themes emerged: perceptions and use of technology; awareness of online safety and netiquette; cyberbullying prevalence; and prevention and coping skills.

Distance Education Thesis (Ed.D)--Athabasca University, 2015.

Examines the shift from a in-person suicide prevention program, Promoting Community Conversations About Research to End Suicide (PC CARES), to an online format and how this shift allowed the program to be more impactful while still maintaining its core features.

Communication and Culture Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2005.

An annotated bibliography of Native American and Canadian Aboriginal resources on the Internet, with a brief introduction arguing the pros and cons of digitization, reasons for the selection and scope, and how to access the resources on the Internet.

Systematic review of relevant Canadian literature found that subjects such as human trafficking and cyberbullying were significantly under-researched and research base was very narrow in scope due to lack diversity.

Article investigates the creation of place in digital environments through Sámi identity.

Website links to natural resources, history and culture, social equity, environmental justice and GIS mapping. Includes case studies comparing the environmental, social and cultural impact of natural resource development.

Article reports on a Koorie art club that eventually evolved into an art class; discusses elements and approaches implemented that allowed the class to become a site of exploration and self-discovery for the youth that participated.

Comments on the need for a strong broadband network enabling artists to connect to the global economy. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 36.

Papers from the conference Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Assessing Recent Evidence.

Discusses the challenges with conducting research on Indigenous communities due to the COVID pandemic.

Examines information disparities due to remote locations and lack of infrastructure, assesses policies which effect electronic access to information, and discusses the development of First Nations-controlled networks.

Discusses the limited access to physical therapy for rural communities and suggestions for improvements based around cultural sensitivity.

Reports on the adaptability of Inuit writing systems in reaction to the emergence of office automation and the Internet.

Brief discussion of issues as well as recommendations in seven key areas: access to technology; service workforce and funding arrangements; mental health; family violence; prevention and early intervention; support for kinship carers; and family and cultural contact, reunification and permanent care.

Report developed from consultations with Indigenous youth, leaders, employers and other stakeholders and findings from the RBC Future Launch participant surveys which included 2,000 Indigenous respondents.

Highlights initiatives undertaken for provision and operation of internet infrastructures which enhance economic development and sovereignty by keeping power and data within the community. Initiatives are: Red Spectrum Communications, Nez Perce Department of Technology Services, Aaniin Fiber Services, and Mohawk Networks.

Looks at how Indigenous-led initiatives have dealt with the lack of private sector investment in provision of information and communication technologies in the region due to its sparse population and remote locations. Chapter from Shifting Terrain: Nonprofit Policy Advocacy in Canada edited by Nick J. Muléandd Gloria C. DeSantis.

Reports on status of technology and Internet presence of Caribbean Indigenous peoples. To access this article scroll down to page 32.

Summarizes case study of Cree Nation of Mistissini's implementation and ongoing use of GIS.

Contends that greater indigenous participation in the Internet should be treated with caution and that risks should be assessed first.

Examines the use of mobile devices by Indigenous youth as means to obtain health support for HIV contracted due to substance abuse.

An examination of the creation of the augmented reality (AR) mobile place-based learning game Vision Quest developed at the University of Wyoming that teaches Arapaho language and culture developed. The author further discusses the adaptability of Indigenous people to combat colonization through the app.

Describes research approach used to design a mobile-phone-delivered healthy lifestyle app which was targeted at Māori communities.

New Media Game Design and Production Thesis (M.A.)--Aalto University, 2019. Looks at Never Alone, Mulaka and the Sámi Game Jam.

Paper presents a case study of critical issues in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the tribal government of one of ten demonstration projects selected.

Data for study was collected from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). Sedimentary activities reported include watching TV or videos, playing video games and using the internet, and reading during leisure time.

Found that physicians responded positively to conventional speciality clinics, email consults and scheduled videoconferencing.

Discusses the nature and scale of the problem of lack of internet access in remote communities, which caused greater issues during the pandemic as schools closed ,and possible solutions; concludes with five recommendations.

Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.

Authors describe the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's Extensions for Community Healthcare Outcomes (teleECHO) program for virtual health sessions and how it was used during the pandemic.

Argues that connectivity on tribal lands is limited by financial and logistical factors and that this should be taken into account when educational institutions are designing and delivering course content.

Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses.children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.

Reports results of an online survey conducted with Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) First Nations community members in 2014. Respondents were asked questions about how they used technologies, their experiences with them, and their perspectives on ICT in their communities

Education and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Pennsylvania, 2016.

Reports on responses from four discussion groups with participants who were 15-24 years old. Focus was on finding out about language and cultural broadcasting content of interest and which devices youth would like to receive that content on.

Interviews two artists that combine emerging technologies with their art and are also featured in the Kanata Indigenous Performance New and Digital Media Art Project.

Discusses the challenges involved in development and delivery of the distance education portion of the program.