Tribal Gis (ebook)

Argumento de Tribal Gis (ebook)

In Tribal GIS: Supporting Native American Decision Making, tribal leaders tell their stories about implementing and using geographic information systems (GIS) to address their unique challenges as sovereign Nations. This book covers applications in natural resources and the environment, transportation, cultural and historical preservation, economic development, health, education, public safety, and agriculture. Showing how tribal governments responsible for the stewardship of their land and resources and the health and well-being of their People use enterprise GIS to make decisions, Tribal GIS supports tribes new to GIS and those with GIS experience.0Foreword by Jack Dangermond Preface Map of contributing Tribes Chapter 1: Managing tribal resources and protecting the environment Chapter 2: Moving ahead in transportation Chapter 3: Preserving tribal culture and history Chapter 4: Economic development on tribal lands Chapter 5: Creating healthy communities Chapter 6: Connecting communities through primary, secondary, and informal education Chapter 7: Building career pathways through higher education Chapter 8: Fostering sustainable tribal agriculture and rangelands Chapter 9: Ensuring tribal safety Chapter 10: Supporting the tribal enterprise