2015 / PDF
The Internet and Internet usage patterns have grown and are continuing to grow. Expectations of speed and reliability have increased along with high bandwidth usage patterns such as video conferencing, video streaming and cloud operations. These patterns have increased the need for higher Internet...
Author(s): First Nations Technology Council
2015 / PDF
This resource contains a comparative outline of various Internet connectivity options. It is an overview of the capabilities and infrastructure provided by each technology.To learn more about the First Nations Technology Council and the First Nations in BC Knowledge Network visit our websites here:...
Author(s): First Nation Technology Council
2015 / PDF
The Internet is delivered to communities through a number of technologies including, phone lines, cable, satellite and fibre optics. There are a number of major network and service providers working with First Nations throughout BC and each provider offers different connectivity solutions. Below...
Author(s): First Nations Technology Council
2005 /
This checklist helps to provide communities with items to consider when they are engaging an Internet Service Provider.
2011 /
This paper covers several areas. First, it reviews a number of general internet applications such as the world wide web, email, file transfer, instant messaging and chat, and videoconferencing.For each application, a short description of the application and its usefulness and importance is given....
2014 / PDF
At the contemporary historical moment, innovations in networked digital technologies are rapidly diffusing around the world, impacting terrains of economics and politics, languages, mobilities, and cultures. As part of this process, organizations are establishing infrastructures and services in...
Author(s): Rob McMahon
2011 / PDF
Across Canada, rural and remote First Nations face a significant 'digital divide'. As self-determining autonomous nations in Canada, these communities are building broadband systems to deliver public services to their members and residents. To address this challenge, First Nations are working...
Author(s): Rob McMahon Mr., Simon Fraser University; Susan O'Donnell Dr., University of New Brunswick; Richard Smith Dr., Simon Fraser University; Brian Walmark, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute (KORI); Brian Beaton, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Kuhkenah Netwo
2010 /
Executive SummaryThis report paints a picture of First Nations and Inuit community-based broadband networks and information and communication technologies in Canada. It highlights the very different levels of broadband infrastructure and connectivity that exist across the country. Even at the end...
Author(s): Rob McMahon, PhD Candida te, Simon Fraser University Dr. Susan O’Donnell, University of New Brunswick Dr. Richard Smith, Simon Fraser University Jason Woodman Simmonds, PhD Candidate, University of New Brunswick Brian Walmark, Keewaytinook Okimakanak
2012 / PDF
Broadband connectivity is being introduced to many BC First Nations, and along with the opportunities this provides to communities for improved education, health care, and social and economic development comes the challenge of managing this technology.For some communities, this may involve...