Harnessing ICTs: A Canadian first nations experience. K-Net Program

ICT support to First Nations communities in Canada

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

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Harnessing ICTs: A Canadian first nations experience. K-Net Program