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Mandate of the First Nations Technology Council

bullet Resolution # 0604.26 : Expansion of the Mandate of the First Nations Technology Council - Adding Language
 
bullet Resolution # 1104.12 : Endorsement of Criteria to Select a Community Cluster for the Fully Integrated Technologies
                                                Community ("FIT Community") Proof of Concept Project
 
 
 
   

   

A Journey into Time Immemorial

'A Journey into Time Immemorial' is based on First Nations traditional knowledge and content developed in collaboration with the Sto:lo web site development committee and staff of the Xa:ytem Interpretive Center. It is an artistic and cultural interpretation and is not meant to convey precisely accurate archaeological information. Contemporary archaeologists view First Nations as partners and value oral traditions as a source of information about the past that augments the scientific approach. Compare this site with 'A Journey to a New Land', a complementary web site done from a scientific perspective. [ view ]
 
   

   

First Nations Technology Council Brochure

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First Nations Communities Learning to Embrace the Future While Preserving the Past

Cedar and Silicon airs Wednesday, October 18 at 8 pm on Knowledge Network.
 
Discover what technology means to British Columbia's First Nations communities on Cedar and Silicon, a Knowledge Network original documentary airing Wednesday, October 18 at 8 pm. This program explores the complex process of bringing technology to a First Nations community, learning how to use it, and making it work effectively to improve government, education, health and economics. However, these communities face a critical challenge. Can they embrace technology to create a better future while still holding on to the rich heritage of their past.  
          bullet  Cedar and Silicon Preview
          bullet  Cedar and Silicon Press Release
          bullet  Cedar and Silicon - Knowledge Network Program
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

   

Fully Integrated Technologies (FIT)

bullet FIT Community - Ktunaxa
bullet FIT Community
bullet FIT Community Model (our vision)
bullet Ktunaxa FIT Community Project Progress Report
bullet Ktunaxa FIT Community WorkPlan (2006/07)
 
   

   

Access to broadband can mean having faster email and being able to download music and videos, but the real value is in having access to applications that can make a difference in the lives of people living in remote and rural areas of the Province. You'll see some of the applications in or brochure but many more are being adopted by communities all over the world.

The FNTC will be working on a FIT (Fully Integrated Technologies) Community as a proof of concept model of how technology can be used to improve life in First Nations communities. Regular reports of progress on the project will be posted on this page.

(A) PDF Library:

(B) Economic Development:
 
INAC's Virtual Aborignal Trade Show - www.vats.ca
 
(C) Useful Links:
 
The KNet Story (Windows Media Player required) streaming.knet.ca/knet-story_100k.wmv
K-NET, a consortium of remote Northern Ontario First Nations began their connectivity project as a means of improving health care in communities with fly-in acces s only. They are now recognized internationally and have leveraged their connectivity projects into, among others, a state of the art technology business.

Design Nine www.design9.com

Blacksburg Electronic Village www.bev.net
 
Skeetchestn Environment Lands and Sustainable Resources (click here)
 
   

   

Emergency Preparedness

  • Emergency Preparedness - Provincial Emergency Plan   www.pep.bc.ca