Native American Tribal Governments
Create a more sustainable community for generations to come with GIS
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Many federally recognized tribes have access to ArcGIS software and can leverage GIS tools to create positive impacts in their communities. Tribal staff can use GIS and the spatial perspective to improve communication, decision-making, and efficiency in their organizations.
As some of the earliest adopters of GIS technology, Native American tribal governments have used GIS to support thousands of programs and initiatives.
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President, Esri
Using GIS to support tribal communities
- Managing resources
- Transportation
- Culture and history
- Economic development
- Health and safety
Managing resources and protecting the earth
By embracing GIS technology, a tribe can conduct a detailed inventory of current natural resources and incorporate ecological knowledge. Capturing data from the past and recording it in the present supports future sustainability.
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Initiatives
Tribal health and safety
Address health and safety challenges with ArcGIS.
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Tribal built infrastructure
Use ArcGIS to manage your community's infrastructure.
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Tribal natural resources
Digitally transform natural resources management for greater sustainability.
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Tribal ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge
This challenge encourages tribal members and college students to tell place-based stories about heritage and sustainability.
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