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"A technological revolution is transforming society in a profound
way. If harnessed and directed properly, information and communication
technologies (ICT) have the potential to improve all aspects
of our social, economic and cultural life. ICTs can serve
as an engine for development in the 21st century, yet the
majority of the world's population has yet to benefit from
the new technology," says Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
United Nations' Resolution Press Release
on the World Summit on the Information Society:
Addressing the 'Digital Divide' and Harnessing Development
Potential of ICTs
Geneva, January 9, 2002
The Kuh-ke-nah
Network (K-Net) Smart First Nations Demonstration project's
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Information Technology Conference (called
FIRST NATIONS CONNECT) is now over. This very successful
gathering was held on February 11 to 14, 2002 in Thunder
Bay.
The conference
was the place where Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) resource people
shared development strategies, leading edge technology solutions
and unlimited opportunities with NAN community leaders and
decision makers. Community owned local networks - connecting
citizens and providing new economic development opportunities
were highlighted and demonstrated.
These
enabling tools have led many communities into the digital
age and opened new doors of opportunity. The First Nation
Connect conference was one step towards establishing a NAN-wide
strategy for linking all the NAN communities to the Information
Highway.
Speakers
from across NAN representing both public and private industry
presented some of the latest advancements that have been made
by communities. Advancements that have benefitted both citizens
and business.
We are
inviting visitors to this site to share their IT experiences
relating to past builds, existing builds, case histories,
success stories, and future development plans in First Nation
communities.
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