Indigenous Knowledge, Mapping, and GIS

A Diffusion of Innovation Perspective

Bibliographic Data

ID14701320
AuthorsKimberlee J Chambers (University of Victoria, corresponding author), Kimberlee Chambers (0009-0000-6951-0007, University of Victoria), Jonathan Corbett (University of Victoria), Jonathan Michael Swan Corbett (University of Victoria), Christina Keller (0000-0003-2923-9034, University of Victoria), Colin Wood (0000-0002-8153-6442, University of Victoria)
Year2004
Volume39
Issue3
Pages19-31
Publication date2004-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCartographica The International Journal for Geographic Information and Geovisualization (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0317-7173 • E-ISSN: 1911-9925
PublisherUniversity of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.3138/n752-n693-180t-n843
OpenAlexW2070613071
LanguageEN
Citations received19
References cited12

This article explores the relationship between Indigenous knowledge, mapping, and contemporary GIS applications. It commences with an introduction to Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge, as well as a review of reasons why Indigenous peoples are mapping. Using a diffusion of innovation model as an organizational framework, the article then examines the adoption and use of GIS by Indigenous peoples, based on published literature as well as on the authors' fieldwork, personal observations, and experiences. Attention is drawn to research areas and issues that seem lacking or are poorly addressed. Suggestions for future inquiry to advance understanding of the relationship between high-technology mapping and the recording and communication of Indigenous knowledge are offered

Engineering ethics · Geography · Indigenous · Innovation diffusion · Knowledge management · Perspective (graphical · Sociology · Traditional knowledge · Computer Science · Engineering · Geographic Information Systems Studies · Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture · Ecology

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