an Eldis Resource
Harnessing ICTs: A Canadian first nations experience. K-Net Program
ICT support to First Nations communities in Canada
Authors:
R. RamÃrez; H. Aitkin; R. Jamieson; D. Richardson
Publisher:
Institute for Connectivity in the Americas , 2004
This case study collection concerns the work of K-Net, a program of Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) tribal council in a remote region of northwestern Ontario, Canada. K-Net provides information and communication technologies (ICTs) to First Nations communities.The network supports the development of online applications that combine video, voice and data services requiring broadband and high-speed connectivity solutions.
This case study collection includes an introduction and four specialized case studies covering:
- network development
- education
- health
- economic development
