https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/ Field notes from Overstory Mapping & Research — writing on maps, land, and the work of telling stories with data. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:31:36 +0000 en-ca https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/reflections-on-conservation-gis-trends-and-challenges/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:31:36 +0000 Reflections from the Inaugural Vancouver Society for Conservation GIS EventOn February 12th, I had the privilege of speaking at the inaugural gathering of the Vancouver Chapter of the Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS). It was an honour to be invited as the first speaker for a newly formed chapter, and I’m grateful to the organizers and attendees for creating such an engaged and thoughtful space.Conservation GIS is a field that continues to evolve rapidly. The tools are more powerful than ever https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/what-makes-drone-training-successful-lessons-from-10-years-in-the-field/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:46 +0000 Drones can be transformative for Indigenous communities and organizations. There are so many useful applications including environmenal monitoring, search and rescue, mapping, wildlife management, tourism, community outreach, and more. However, while drones themselves are becoming increasingly accessible and easier-than-ever to fly, many aspects of drone use remain complex, including understanding rules and regulations around their use, planning and implementing safe operations, and collecting a https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/aeac-indigenous-innovation-award-celebrating-indigenous-leadership-and-contributions-to-rpas/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:59:47 +0000 I'm honored to be nominated by the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada (AEAC) for their Indigenous Innovation Award, especially considering all the other amazing innovators within this space. Thank you to the AEAC community for this recognition.https://conference.aerialevolution.ca/awards/ https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-prince-george-airport-tower/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:50:51 +0000 Today, alongside students from @firstnationstechcouncil ‘s Drone Stewardship Program, I received a personal tour of Prince George’s airport control tower. It was an amazing and informative experience - and great to see how the ‘other’ side works during #RPAS operations. #drone https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/beautiful-inuvik/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:45:16 +0000 Overstory Mapping recently had the opportunity to visit beautiful Inuvik, in the Northwest Territories - home of the Gwich’in peoples. It was a privilege to spend time in this region, surrounded by the expansive northern landscape.Here are a few photos from the trip. https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/advancing-indigenous-drone-stewardship-with-the-first-nations-technology-council/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:33:28 +0000 Earlier this month, I had the privilege of traveling to Prince George to join the First Nations Technology Council’s Drone Stewardship Council for the final week of their training program, the first in-person session of the course in quite a few years. It was an incredible gathering of Indigenous youth from across British Columbia, all bringing passion, curiosity, and vision to the world of drone technology.The focus for the week was on advanced certification with Transport Canada, including in- https://overstorymapping.ca/blog/we-re-hiring-gis-specialist-part-time-term-position/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:57:15 +0000 Overstory Mapping & Research is excited to announce that we’re looking for a GIS Specialist to join our team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their GIS career who wants to apply their skills to meaningful projects that support Indigenous and local communities, environmental stewardship, and data sovereignty.About the RoleThe GIS Specialist will support a variety of mapping and research projects, with responsibilities that include: • Creating and managing spatial datasets in