Abstract

An Overview of Spokane Tribe GIS
Track: Tribal/Indigenous GIS Programs
Authors: Tim Leach

In 2010, Spokane Tribe GIS started on a new path beginning with the formation of the Spokane Tribe GIS Planning and Executive Committees. A draft strategic plan began in 2010 with a comprehensive update in 2013. The program has evolved from 1000's of shapefiles to a centrally managed database with over 60 vector and raster layers. Projects have included efforts with GIS programs at the University of Washington and the University of Redlands. Tips, tricks, and lessons learned will be shared.