Geographic Information Systems or GIS is key to empowering communities and First Nations. Knowledge is power and effective decision-making requires the ability to manage vast amounts of information and data.

Ecotrust Canada has an award-winning GIS team that has provided GIS services to more than two dozen First Nations and communities in BC over the last 14 years. Our experienced staff can provide expertise in strategic GIS assessments for resource management, spatial analysis and cartography. These services are geared toward building sustained local capacity and giving communities the tools required for effective marine-use and land-use decision-making. We also host the Aboriginal Mapping Network.

Mapping services:

• Community GIS needs assessments
• GIS program planning & implementation
• Capacity building & training
• Use & occupancy research & best practices
• Cartography
• Referrals assessments & support
• Terrestrial & marine spatial analysis & modeling
• Online data, spatial analysis & mapping tools
• Aboriginal Mapping Network