Council<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In 2002 the First Nations Summit Chiefs created the First Nations Technology Council (FNTC) which was given the mandate to develop a \u201cFirst Nations Technology Plan for First Nations in British Columbia which will address technology issues\u201d (First Nations Technology Council, 2002).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>The FNTC website offers many resources for First Nations communities that are trying to develop a community technology plan but perhaps are unsure of where to start e.g., understanding connectivity, technical support and youth and community links to name a few resources.\u00a0 <\/span>From a research perspective the FNTC site provides a solid foundation as well as supportive evidence regarding the success of integrating technology into First Nations communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>For example, a useful jumping off point for understanding the daunting task of connecting First Nations communities in British Columbia is to look at the First Nations Connectivity Map.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 <\/span>With a quick glance one can see that many communities are without adequate internet connectivity or none all together. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Indigenous Portal<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/span>Indigenous Portal is an online venue where Aboriginal peoples can<\/span> share their similar worldviews, culture, and ambitions for the future.\u00a0 <\/span>From this website readers can access information specific to a region as well as narrow the scope of their search through the wide range of topics provided: culture, environment, education, economic development, entertainment, indigenous knowledge, health, politics, and technology.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>[youtube]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wfY4Uh8YVzs[\/youtube]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Issues and successes facing Aboriginal people on a global scale are presented by Indigenous Portal through multimedia formats including video and audio.\u00a0 <\/span>I believe this site offers a wealth of knowledge for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginals who are looking to become more aware of the issues\/concerns facing Aboriginal populations and make connections with these communities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Journey Into Time Immemorial \u201cis an artistic and cultural interpretation\u201d of traditional Sto:lo First Nations whose traditional territory spanned the Fraser River (A Journey Into Time Immemorial, 2008).\u00a0 <\/span>Simon Fraser University\u2019s Archaeology and Ethnology departments collaborated with Sto:lo web developers in creating this technologically interactive look into the Sto:lo past.\u00a0 <\/span>The wealth of traditional Sto:lo practices as well as modern adaptations depicted through audio, video, text, and multimedia formats offer an immense interactive library of knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0A Journey Into Time Immemorial<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While the creators of this site point out the fact that its contents are \u201cnot meant to convey precisely accurate archaeological information\u201d I believe one should not overlook its ability to encourage and arouse interest in First Nations culture (A Journey Into Time Immemorial, 2008)<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Once interest on a subject is sparked often one is lead to further investigate the given topic and\/or idea which leads to a greater understanding and appreciation.\u00a0 <\/span>Therefore, I view A Journey Into Time Immemorial as the proverbial\u00a0stone thrown into a pond website; that is, a site which captures its audiences\u2019 interests and will create ripples of knowledge acquisition pushing\u00a0visitors toward developing an even deeper understanding of First Nations culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The First Nations Languages of British Columbia<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The First Nations Languages of British Columbia site is a gateway resource to the over thirty First Nations languages that are spoken by\u00a0Aboriginal British Columbians.\u00a0 Information on this site is broken into the following sub-headings: Announcements, The First Nations Languages of British Columbia in General, The Individual Languages, Bibliographies, and Information on Related Topics.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Researches can examine information from endangered languages to attempts at language revitalization to related topics such as\u00a0<\/span>ethnobiology<\/span><\/a> and First Nations <\/span>political organizations<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span>The breadth of referenced materials and links from this site will provide any researcher with a solid jumping off point for research relating to First Nations language and culture.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nA Journey Into <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n
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