Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “All Projects”
Reflecting on 10 Years of CES
It is crazy to think that a decade has gone by since CES (formerly Northern GIS) was founded. It has taken a lot of hard work, perseverance, and invaluable support from some amazing people to get us to this point. What started as a home-based GIS business, has grown into …
Off to New Heights
Like many other businesses, this summer was very different here at CES. Typically we are on the road visiting clients, conducting traditional knowledge interviews, and enjoying the great outdoors in Northwestern Ontario. This summer though, was a time for working on our skills, building our team, and coming up with …
Getting Creative with Language Preservation
We often find ourselves broadening the scope of our capabilities and expanding our skills in new directions. This year was no exception. One of our longest-standing clients, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, approached us in February to help them with a language preservation project. The project involved two components: an Ojibway/English calendar …
Using GIS to Support Housing Departments
What do you think of when you hear “GIS”? For us, GIS is this incredibly powerful tool that allows you to visualize your data easily, effectively, and creatively – it gives you the power to interpret your surroundings in different ways, and for different purposes. One of the many ways …
Helping Communities Adapt for Flooding
The realities of climate change are being seen and felt on a global scale. For many communities, especially in Northwestern Ontario, flooding has become a regular occurrence. Shoreline erosion, habitat destruction, and loss of land are some of the harsh effects that continue to impact communities. Knowing that your community …
Creating a Tool for Health Transformation
Having access to decent health services is crucial for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The current healthcare system that delivers these services is not meeting the needs of First Nation communities in Ontario. We had the opportunity to travel to Fort Frances and Winnipeg to learn about some …
Greenhouses: Enhancing Food Security
As climate change continues to affect our daily life, the need for local food security initiatives becomes more and more apparent. Shortened access to ice roads, flooding, and other seasonal shifts are all contributing to the lack of healthy, sustainable food options in First Nation communities. One of our clients, …
Community-Driven Land Use Planning
The creation of a community-driven land use plan is an important step that communities can take towards becoming self-sufficient in managing their lands and natural resources. With growing industry activity and new developments popping up all across the country, now more than ever communities can benefit from a tool that …
