Dreamcatcher: IT to Support Indigenous People

Author

Cowan, Donald ; McGarry, Fred ; Moran, Heather ; McCarthy, Daniel ; King, Clynt

Volume

14

Issue

4

fYear

2012

Firstpage

39

Lastpage

47

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;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

IT Professional

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Location

5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

ISSN

1520-9202

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MITP.2012.50

Filename

6200252