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Olivia Brown, BSc (Hons.), BEd, ADGIS
olivia@ooleepeeka.com
Incorporating GEM data into the Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems course at Nunavut Arctic College, Iqaluit
Unearthing Potential Through Education
The Qaujisarnik Nunamik Education Program
- Further incorporation of traditional knowledge
- Further incorporation of geoscience data
- Open the course to managers and employees in Inuit and partner organizations currently involved in decisions related to the resource industry, geoscience and land-use to participate in the course.
- Facilitate the use of geoscience data and knowledge by Nunavummiut.
- Create learning opportunities which develop technical literacy and interest among Nunavummiut in geological mapping tools and technology.
- Culturally and environmentally relevant learning materials and lessons.
- Enhance awareness and interest among Nunavummiut in training and careers opportunities in Nunavut’s geoscience industry.
- Increase accessibility of geoscience data
- Incorporate Inuit traditional knowledge
- Use geoscience data to inform land-use and resource exploration decision-making.
2015 QNEP Goals
Original QNEP Goals
There are similar opportunities for the government and industry to integrate geoscience data and information into existing programs especially at the grade school and post-secondary level.
QNEP Potential
- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (2)
- Nunavut Tungavik Inc. (1)
- Inuit Heritage Trust (1)
- DFO (1)
- Department of Environment (1)
- University of Alberta - PhD Candidate (1)
- Public - Consultant (1)
Environmental Technology Program
Nunavut Arctic College
land use
research, investigate, analyze
Qaujisarniq Nunamik Education Program
Future QNEP Goals
Host QNEP outside of Iqaluit
- Reach a larger audience in Nunavut especially in communities in close proximity to GEM mapping and industry exploration/mining areas.
- Encourage post secondary education.
- Practical workplace skills training
Host QNEP through the ETP program in the Winter
Computer system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data.
Geographic Information Systems
NEW KNOWLEDGE
Cross Curricular Education and GIS
- Local data and information
- Culturally relevant lessons
- Environmentally relevant lesson
- Traditional knowledge
- Practical examples
- Draw on prior knowledge
Cross-Curricular Education:
- Interdisciplinary Education
- Cross-disciplinary
- Multidisciplinary
- Integrative Learning
- Interdisciplinarity
Creating opportunities for students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in one subject to other subjects.
Ofsted, 2002
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