Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

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Tune in for inspiring stories from thought leaders and GIS users across business, government and education in Canada. Get practical tips for applying geospatial thinking to tackle challenges -- from simple ones encountered in everyday life to the most complex issues our world faces today.

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Mapping History in Nova Scotia

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

10/21/21 • 17 min

Mapannapolis is a non-profit that maps local cultural history, but this is not a traditional group of historians. It is a silo-busting, cross-discipline, award-nominated group that uses GIS to map structures, graveyards and churches to understand their community better. Guan talks to one of their founders, Heather LeBlanc, about how it works and what it means to the people living in one of the most famous parts of this country, the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia.

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Management Perspectives: "We've gone from mappers to geospatial consultants"

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

02/02/23 • 28 min

Carla Evans, senior geospatial consultant and director of spatial information management and CAD and IM solutions with Golder Member of WSP's Ontario - Earth & Environment division, talks about the importance of aligning your geospatial strategy with the overall company strategy to best effect change.

A living encyclopedia embodied in an online map

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

03/02/23 • 20 min

Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound is a UNESCO Biosphere Region just north of Vancouver, BC. It is a place where the mountains meet the ocean. Bridget John is the Program Manager of the Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative. She talks about a living online map, and how it helps the communities build towards a sustainable future.

Measuring a website's carbon footprint

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

08/11/22 • 23 min

Developers Samuel Larsen-Disney and Yannis Panagis won first prize at an Esri Hackathon with DigitalFootprint.earth. It's a web application that estimates how much carbon dioxide is produced each time you access a website. They told Guan about quantifying the cost of surfing the web and using a 3D globe to visualize that.

The (Re)Creation of a Caring Community

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

01/22/21 • 22 min

Twelve years ago, Dovercourt Recreation Association decided to try something new by mapping the community they serve. What the maps revealed validated their assumptions and provided them with the confidence to take on new challenges. Join Guan and her co-host Emilie Rabeau for an inspiring conversation with John Rapp, the Executive Director of the Dovercourt Recreation Association. John shares what he learned from that first mapping exercise and tells us why it was worth doing it all over again.

For Remembrance Day - Mapping Sunken War Ships

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

11/03/22 • 15 min

We honour Remembrance Day with Paul Heersink who has been mapping the 20,000 ships that sank during World War II. His dashboard illuminates patterns and stories across the naval theater and through the progress of the entire war. He shared his 8 years journey of mapping the sunken ships on Geographical Thinking.

Journalism and GIS

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

03/11/22 • 13 min

News outlets now reach audiences using interactive maps, dashboards, podcasts. Amy Luft's an award-winning digital content producer with the CTV network. Hear how she helps reporters tell stories in new ways.

The Future of GIS Professionals

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

02/25/21 • 33 min

What will the role of GIS be in the future? And what will this mean for GIS professionals? Guan chats with Chris North, director of technology adoption at Esri Canada, about the shift he is seeing in the geospatial business and the opportunities this transformation can bring. Chris shares his views on how the industry is evolving from specialization to mainstream, why organizations need to bring geography back into GIS and what impact these trends will have on the GIS community and beyond.

How GIS Helps Monitor Greenhouse Gasses

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

12/02/21 • 37 min

GHGSat - a start up in Montreal - owns the first satellites that detect greenhouse gases at the facility level. They use Esri software to present the results so the emitter can respond effectively. Listen to a fireside chat amongst founder of Esri Jack Dangermond, Richard Cooke Esri's Director of Remote Sensing and CEO of GHGSat Stephane Germain on monitoring climate change from space.

Geographical Thinking Caps: The Parks is Right

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

08/17/23 • 31 min

Put on your hiking shoes and pack your picnic basket. The funcast podcast is back, and this time we’re taking a leisurely stroll through your favourite parks. Esri Canada instructors André Piasta and Nigel Pereira trade their laptops for frisbees as they battle for trivia geo-glory. From Stanley Park to Gros Morne, join us on an awe-inspiring journey that traverses the most captivating landscapes our planet has to offer. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

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How many episodes does Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada have?

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada currently has 99 episodes available.

What topics does Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada cover?

The podcast is about Earth Sciences, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada?

The episode title 'Management Perspectives with Matt Lewin - Part 1 of 4' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada?

The average episode length on Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada released?

Episodes of Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada?

The first episode of Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada was released on Nov 13, 2020.

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