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GIS Heroes

GIS Heroes in The Geography of Hope: David Yarnold on Transformative Stories Behind Technology

David Yarnold has authored many impactful stories, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. As the…

Interview: How FHIMP is Strengthening Canada’s Flood Resilience Amid Rising Climate Threats

Interview: How FHIMP is Strengthening Canada’s Flood Resilience Amid Rising Climate Threats

Flooding in Canada causes an average of $1 billion in damages annually, but the summer of 2024 was especially devastating,…

The Canada Maps & Poster Gallery

Building on Canada’s Cartographic Evolution: The Canada Maps Traveling Gallery

Mapping has a rich and storied tradition in Canada, reflecting the country’s diverse landscapes and complex geographic features. Indigenous peoples…

Mapping Human Impact

Mapping Human Footprint: Uncovering the Hidden Impact on Ecosystems in Canada

As human activities increasingly transform ecosystems, the pressure on biodiversity across Canada is growing. The diverse geography of the second-largest…

The Crucial Role of Geospatial Data and AI building a National Flood Strategy

Interview: The Crucial Role of Geospatial Data and AI in Building a National Flood Strategy for Canada

Canada has faced a surge of extreme weather events in recent years, with devastating floods impacting communities nationwide. These events…

Thank you to the GeoIgnite Sponsor & Exhibitors

Thank You to the GeoIgnite 2024 Sponsors & Exhibitors

On behalf of the GeoIgnite team and committee members, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the…

Expo award nominations

Nominations Are Open: New Awards Program at Canada’s National Geomatics Expo

We are excited to announce the debut of a new awards program at this year’s Canada’s National Geomatics Expo, taking…

Take a sneak peek at the early attendees for GeoIgnite 2024!

Take a sneak peek at the early attendees for GeoIgnite 2024!

Don’t Miss Out on GeoIgnite 2024: Meet the Early Attendees Before Prices Rise! Hello, Canadian Geomatics community! The anticipation for…

Ottawa GoGeomatics Speaker Series

Ottawa GoGeomatics & bSC Networking Social: April 17th

The Ottawa GoGeomatics Meetup group is thrilled to announce a new venue for our regular speaker program at the Irish…

Unveiling-the-GeoMagic-GeoIgnite

Unveiling the GeoMagic: Why I am Excited About GeoIgnite 2024!

Hey there, fellow geospatial enthusiasts! After what feels like an eternity of virtual meetings and webinars, since the onset of…

GIS SAIT Industry Night March 20th, 2024

SAIT GIS Students Industry Night – March 20th, 2024

Calgary – The SAIT Bachelor of Applied Technology: Geographic Information Systems (BGIS) Student Club is thrilled to extend an invitation…

Feb 5th, 2024: U of Calgary Geomatics Engineering Students’ Society 26th Geomatics Exposition

The Geomatics Engineering Students’ Society (GESS) is proud to present the 26th annual Geomatics Exposition at the University of Calgary!…