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First Nations Information Support Services (FNISS)
January 29 2010
In partnership with GeoConnections, the First Nations Technology Council is responding to requirements of all First Nations in British Columbia for a common and interoperable information resource that will enable better information sharing and result in improved decision-making. The First Nations Information Support Services (FNISS) is fulfilling a high priority need of all 203 First Nations and 39 tribal councils within British Columbia by providing access to current and reliable cultural, land and marine resource information and information management tools. Standardized access to essential location-based datasets and tools will support the function of strong First Nations governments and economies.
Identified through extensive consultation and study, key components of the FNISS, including data-sharing templates, assessment tools, and improved data access are now being developed. With the participation of British Columbia's provincial government and academic institutions, a province-wide capacity-building program of over 20 workshops will meet the needs of beginners to IM/IT experts in learning how to fully leverage the capabilities and resources of FNISS for improved administration.
The FNISS is being developed according to principles of interoperability, and has standards-based information sharing at its core. When complete, this project will ensure access for all First Nations and tribal councils in British Columbia to authoritative and culturally-significant data, along with the tools to manage it effectively.