Aboriginal Resources

Links to support for Aboriginal people and organizations. These websites are generally initated by peoples outside a particular community but focus on supporting aboriginal people.

GIT BARENTS – Geographic Information Technology within the Barents Region

 

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.
 

 

Center for the Support of Native Lands (& Indigenous Landscapes)

Native Lands works to protect biological and cultural diversity throughout the world, with a strong focus on Latin America. We do this by assisting indigenous peoples to carry out their agendas for the preservation of their natural and cultural heritage.

SPIRIT Magazine

SPIRIT Magazine is redefining Indigenous identity within Canada. SPIRIT is a quarterly magazine that explores Indigenous identity through features on cultural, artistic, social, economic and political trends shaping the fastest growing demographic in Canada. As the first of its kind, SPIRIT Magazine is the most relevant voice speaking to the reclaim nation, a generation of First Nations people who are reclaiming their roots, identity and culture and are using their tools to build a strong future for themselves, their families and their communities. SPIRIT is the voice for the community because we are the community.

EDITORIAL VISION
SPIRIT Magazine’s signature cultural vision creates diversity in the media by challenging and raising awareness, stimulating debate, and building bridges within and beyond our community. SPIRIT Magazine is published by a young team of Aboriginal media builders who are committed to building a vibrant powerful Aboriginal community in Canada. SPIRIT is printed in 4 colours on glossy paper and combines beautiful photography, cutting-edge creative design, community exploration, investigative journalism and topnotch writing. SPIRIT is building a network of emerging writers, photographers, journalists, artists and leaders and provides exposure for their work. While the magazine is SPIRIT’s main activity, SPIRIT also inspires social change by hosting workshops, productions, discussions, and showcases on all of the issues raised in SPIRIT.

http://spiritmag.ca/Spirit/index/index.html

Eagle Vision Resources

A First Nations owned natural resources consulting company located in Manitoba.

http://www.eaglevisionresources.com/index.htm