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NORTHERN INFORMATION NETWORK

For more information about the Northern Information Network contact:

NIN Administrator
E-mail: ninman [at] inac.gc.ca
NIN Web site: http://www.inac.gc.ca/nin/

"A Tool for sharing information about the North"

The Northern Information Network (NIN) encourages information sharing
about Canada's northern territories for more effective decision making
in areas such as resource management and economic development. NIN
supports a variety of research initiatives in and about the North,
including project impact assessments, wildlife management planning,
land-use planning, emergency preparedness, and sustainable development
strategies.

By contributing information pertinent to the protection of the
environment, economic development, and social well-being, NIN can be
regarded as a significant tool for promoting sustainable development.

Components of the site:

  • Directory that describes geographically referenced databases covering
    Canada's northern territories and adjacent areas.

  • Forum for discussion of various issues pertaining to Northern Canada,
    and particularly about sustainable development. This forum is also used
    for consultation and public announcements.

  • Documents about northern issues and activities. These cover reports
    of scientific research, traditional knowledge, cultural activities, and
    government policies.

  • Links to other sites dealing with the North.

Currently, the NIN directory contains over 500 records. For inclusion in
the Northern Information Network (NIN) Directory, a data set must
conform to the following criteria:

  • The data sets must be descriptive of some part of Northern Canada or
    include data of direct relevance to this region.

  • The data sets must be geo-referenced.

  • The data sets must be in digital form.

**Data sets with contaminants information do not have to be
geo-referenced to be included in the NIN directory.

By posting descriptions of your digital geospatial databases, you'll
make your work known to people interested in the same field of work,
perhaps even creating new partnerships

For more information do not hesitate to contact:

NIN Administrator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Natural Resources and Environment Branch
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H4
Canada

Telephone: 819/997-7281
Fax: 819/953-2590
E-mail: ninman [at] inac.gc.ca
NIN Web site: http://www.inac.gc.ca/nin/