First Nations Innovation - Publications

Conference Papers and Proceedings
#41 (2012)

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Publication #41 2012, May - How First Nation Residents in Remote and Rural Communities in Ontario's Far North are using ICT and Online Services Supported by Keewaytinook Okimakanak.

Reference: Walmark, B., Gibson, K. Kakekaspan, C., O’Donnell, S., & Beaton, B. (2012). How First Nation Residents in Remote and Rural Communities in Ontario’s Far North are using ICT and Online Services Supported by Keewaytinook Okimakanak. Paper presented at the Canadian Communication Association (CCA) Annual Conference, University of Waterloo, Ontario, May 30

Abstract : For the isolated and rural communities in the Sioux Lookout region of Northwestern Ontario, communication links are vital. They connect community members with each other, with members of other communities, and with people living elsewhere in Canada and around the world. Broadband networks support many of the community and social services in this region. Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO), Northern Chiefs in Oji-Cree, is a tribal council supporting and providing broadband-enabled services to many of the region’s remote and rural First Nations. In late 2011, an online survey was conducted of community members in the region. Participants responded to questions about how they are using ICT in their daily lives, how they are using KO’s broadband-enabled services - specifically KO Telemedicine (KOTM) and the Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) - and what supports they need to use these technologies and services more effectively. This paper discusses some of the survey findings.