Northern Mapping Project is preserving Inuit traditional knowledge

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On September 15, 2017
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From Canadian Geographic: A new mapping project in Clyde River, Nunavut, is bringing generations of Inuit knowledge and decades of science together at the click of a mouse. Clyde River’s Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre is creating an interactive atlas with help from the Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre at Carleton University. The atlas […]

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On September 13, 2017
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A team from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Center for Robotic-Assisted Search and Rescue (CRASAR) ran an air boat through the Canyon Gate subdivision of Cinco Ranch capturing 360-degree images of all the affected homes in that neighborhood. The image viewer and further information can be accessed below: http://fbcoem.org/panoramic-imagery-for-canyon-gate-subdivision/ http://fbcoem.org/panoramic-imagery-for-canyon-gate-subdivision/?adumkts=branding&aduc=social&adum=external&aduSF=gplus&utm_source=social&aduca=article&aduco=Fort_Bend_County&adut=9_7_17&aducp=branding&adbsc=social_branding_20170912_1790011&adbid=z13ku5bx0maij134v04chrezqtrrsf3oyl40k&adbpl=gp&adbpr=108098061462172189526 https://groundvu.github.io/ground-vu-fort-bend/?config=15d1e7c75f6b494e9ed922c31544e371&org=fbcgis

Posted by MG UG
On September 9, 2017
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Fall Suppers are a fairly good Manitoba Tradition, so for the last few years this site has had a map to show where and when the falls suppers are! check it out! https://kinasevych.ca/2017/08/13/manitoba-fall-suppers-2017/

Manitoba farmer creates intricate Canada 150 corn maze

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On September 5, 2017
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Deer Meadow Farm near Winnipeg, Man. has constructed a corn maze shaped like a map of Canada to celebrate the nation’s landmark birthday. The maze is the largest the farm has ever created, and includes provincial tributes such as the Parliament buildings in Ontario, a beaver in Northern Quebec, and an oil well in Alberta. Come […]

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On August 18, 2017
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If you’re as excited about the solar eclipse as we are I’m sure you’re itching for data! Luckily NASA put on out some great shapefiles so you can see what level of eclipse you’ll see in Manitoba or elsewhere! https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4518

Posted by MG UG
On August 17, 2017
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To ensure that residents receive timely and current information as quickly as possible, the Government of Manitoba (GeoManitoba) developed the Drinking Water Advisories in Manitoba app. This app is an interactive and visual representation of advisories issued across the province. Drinking Water Advisories in Manitoba map illustrates the locations of Boil Water Advisories (BWA), Water Quality […]

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On July 18, 2017
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Brandon University – UAV Ground School Training National UAV Pilot Ground School Courses offered at Brandon University in compliance with Transport Canada Regulations Registration Deadline, September 1, 2017 Space is limited. To register please contact: Dr. Dion J. Wiseman at wiseman@brandonu.ca For more information, please click on the following link Brandon University – UAV Ground […]

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On July 12, 2017
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MGUG is thrilled to announce another keynote speaker for our upcoming conference! Jill Heinerth, Royal Canadian Geographic Society, Explorer-in-Residence will be joining us on October 23rd. Mapping the Labyrinth Exploration cave diver Jill Heinerth will share a dramatic multimedia talk about her experiences mapping underwater caves. As a member of the US Deep Caving Team, […]

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On July 12, 2017
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If you missed Esri UC in San Diego this year, never fear! You can watch the plenary session online Don’t forget we have Bern Szukalski attending our MGUG Conference in person this fall on October 23rd! Tickets are going fast! For more information see our event page!

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On June 21, 2017
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As of June 21st, 3,000 Indigenous lands have been added to Google Earth after partnership with the Firelight group. This includes reserves and settlement lands in Manitoba. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/indigenous-communities-map-1.4169515