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 …
Using GIS to Support Housing Departments
As we prepared to attend the First Nations Housing Conference (FNHC) trade show last week, we reflected on how powerful GIS is as a tool for community housing departments. Our staff know how limitless the capabilities of GIS are, and seeing our clients directly benefit from these technologies is compelling. …
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, …