When Data Becomes a Story: Inside the NAIT Indigenous Community Atlas Project

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada · May 28, 2026 · 49m

Behind every map is a story, and behind every story is a responsibility to understand and protect the landscapes that sustain us. In this episode of Geographical Thinking, Michelle Brake is joined by Dave Blaine from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to explore the Indigenous Community Atlas Project and the broader Indigenous Community Atlas Project.

Together, they unpack how science, community knowledge, and storytelling come together to turn environmental data into meaningful guidance for land‑use planning and decision‑making. From engaging maps that resonate beyond…