2014 Indigenous Mapping Workshop July 28, 2014 The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, the Firelight Group, Google Earth Outreach and the University of Victoria are co-hosting an Indigenous Mapping Workshop at the University of Victoria campus in August, 2014.Website: imwcanada.earthoutreach.orgWhen: August 25-28, 2014Where: University of Victoria, BCThe Indigenous Mapping Workshop will combine presentations by communities engaged in mapping projects, with technical training sessions on mapping cultural and natural aspects of indigenous communities. Sessions will explore themes including traditional land use and occupancy studies, environmental monitoring, shared decision-making, negotiations and intergenerational education.Participants will have the opportunity to hear success stories, learn & share best practices, and will receive a training on practical Google mapping tools, which participants can use to collect, host, visualize, share and publish their map data. The technical training will be co-led by members of the Google Earth Outreach team and indigenous mapping practitioners with years of practical experience in the field.Application Process: To ensure effective dialogue and hands-on experience, there will be a limited number of seats. Interested candidates will be asked to apply to attend the workshop. Applications will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis starting on May 9, 2014 until all workshop spots are filled. The selection committee will review each application and notify the applicant of their decision within a few weeks from submission.The application window has now ended.Cost: Attendance is free, pending approval through the participant selection process.Who should attend?Members of, or people working directly for, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communitiesDecision-makers and mapping or technology specialistsThose who demonstrate interest & ability to implement and make effective use of Google mapping technology within their communityThose who are currently working on mapping projects, or are planning mapping projects in their communitiesFor questions, please contact imwcanada@earthoutreach.org Share post The Firelight Group on Facebook The Firelight Group on Twitter