CBCSpark’s Nora Young interviewed me about Ushahidi, Crisismapping and citizen activism. The episode #205 also includes an interview with Rebecca Chiao of Harassmap and my colleague, Daudi Were, Project Lead of Uchaguzi.
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I firmly believe that the lessons learned from crisismapping can be applied to every day important things. Maps have also been storytelling devices by sharing versions of history and location.
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There are a few maps in Canada that are truly indicate the future state potential:
Great Lakes Commons, based in Ontario and lead by Paul Baines, is keen to build a commons approach around Water Stewardship:
” A Commons perspective respects the waters as the heritage, sustenance, and inheritance of all peoples and species that live within this Great Lakes watershed. This map is yours to mark your connection and concern and share our collective desires to protect, improve, and sustain this home. “
YXEVoices, based in Saskatoon, SK and lead by Ushahidian Dale Zak, aims to connect citizens and their cities:
YXEvoices
Here’s to more growth in these areas.
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