Title :
Dreamcatcher: IT to Support Indigenous People
Author :
Cowan, Donald ; McGarry, Fred ; Moran, Heather ; McCarthy, Daniel ; King, Clynt
Abstract :
The Dreamcatcher Web-based information system contains interactive mapping tools, mediated social networks, geospatial consultation services, and a security model to help indigenous people retain their traditional knowledge and negotiate with governments and development proponents about resources and infrastructure developments on their lands.
Keywords :
Internet; government; information systems; security of data; social networking (online); social sciences computing; Dreamcatcher Web-based information system; IT; development proponent; geospatial consultation service; government; indigenous people; infrastructure development; interactive mapping tool; mediated social network; security model; Communication systems; Cultural differences; Geospatial analysis; Information systems; Information technology; Interactive systems; Social factors; Social network services; Web and internet services; Web search; indigenous people; information technology; interactive mapping; mediated social networks; security; traditional knowledge;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
Conference_Location :
5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2012.50
