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Remembering Doug King

The fields of geography and geomatics lost a bright light far too early on May 12th, 2021, with the passing…

GeoIgnite 2021 Announcement: Canadian Perspectives – The Power of Geospatial Literacy for Space, Earth Observation and Education – April 28th

GeoIgnite is delighted to announce the launch of a new summit at Canada’s National Geospatial Conference. Local Leadership – Global…

Ontario Universities GIS Day Events: November 16-19th, 2020

Western is leading a group of Ontario universities this year with free online events open to the public for GIS…

Hey Geographers! How to Pick the Right Canadian Grad School: A Geomatics Perspective

Applying to grad schools can be a big decision in your lifetime. Maybe you are a student who is inspired…

2019-2020 Back to School Socials in Pictures – Thank you Sponsors & Participants!

The 6th annual GoGeomatics 2019 Back to School Socials have been a tremendous success.  After coming off the success of…

The New Innovative Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) Program at UBC

This installment of our ongoing series on GIS and education in Canada features GoGeomatics talking to Dr. Trevor Jones, the…

Jason Freeburn discusses geospatial education at Lakehead University

This installment of our ongoing series on GIS and education in Canada features GoGeomatics talking to Jason Freeburn. Jason is…

GIS Specialists not so special anymore

As a former GIS specialist who has transitioned to a new career as a software developer I have a story…

What is the Canadian Cartographic Association?

The Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA) was founded in 1975 with the aim to promote interest in maps and cartographic materials, deepen…

Esri Canada Interview: Dr Brent Hall Discusses Going Back to School this Sept with GoGeomatics

Esri Canada is an active supporter of GoGeomatics Canada and our grass roots efforts to bring the sector together.  Esri…

A summary of the 2017 Conference of the Canadian Cartographic Association: “150 Years of Cartography: Past, Present and Future”

The 42nd Annual Conference of the Canadian Cartographic Association was held, May 31st thru June 2nd, at Carleton University. Inspired…