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| − | == | + | == '''GETTING STARTED''' == |
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| − | + | '''Monthly meetups''' are first Wednesday of every month - online and IRL at Assembly Coworking Space - and found at [https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter/ '''Meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter'''] | |
| − | + | '''Learn about Open Source Geospatial Foundation''' at [https://www.osgeo.org/ OSGeo.org] | |
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| − | + | '''Join the Alberta Chapter Mailing List:''' http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta | |
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| − | + | '''Join us on the [https://thespatialcommunity.slack.com/archives/CRBQLANH3 #osgeo-alberta] channel on [https://thespatialcommunity.org/ The Spatial Community] Workspace on Slack. | |
| − | + | '''Add yourself as a member here [[OSGeo Alberta Members]]''' after requesting your wiki credentials https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount | |
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| − | * | + | == Chapter Objectives (Points of Interest and Objectives noted as meetings progress) == |
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| + | '''Connect the Community in Building Tools''' | ||
| + | * Lightning Talk style meetups with several builders/speakers per event | ||
| + | * Project Pitch/Workshops where folks can bring their problems to the group for discussion or just show how they've accomplished certain things to elicit better/best practices or new approaches | ||
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| + | '''Connect the Community in Learning Tools''' | ||
| + | *Evangelizing OSGeo projects and applications | ||
| + | *Project Overview sessions | ||
| + | *Workshop sessions ( install app, shared learning ) | ||
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| + | '''Setup the Chapter for Ongoing Success''' | ||
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| + | This has not been discussed since the December 2019 meeting. Most recent attendees have encouraged a very informal environment. | ||
| + | *Develop a chapter leadership structure | ||
| + | *Review Chapter best practice / Touch base with other chapters | ||
| + | *Leverage Lessons Learned | ||
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| + | '''Contribute to OSGeo Projects''' | ||
| + | *Execute Code-Sprints culminating in pull requests | ||
| + | **Please reach out if you are interested in championing specific projects | ||
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| + | '''Create Resources for Ongoing Use''' | ||
| + | *'''Open Source Geospatial Community Stakeholders Directory''' | ||
| + | **Scott McHale would like to get feedback on creating a directory here of people and organizations with contributions to, and needs of, the geospatial community. The intent is to connect presenters with learners and users with creators. | ||
| + | *'''Open Data''' | ||
| + | **Develop a well-understood, well-curated repository of open data sources ( not a one-time list of links thrown on a page ) | ||
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| + | == Members == | ||
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| + | * see the page [[OSGeo Alberta Members]] (feel free to add yourself - after creating a wiki login - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount) | ||
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| + | == Projects == | ||
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| + | '''Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre''' | ||
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| + | *'''Members:''' Yui, Nabila, Tomas, Armando, Tanya | ||
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| + | *'''Link to Project:''' TBD | ||
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| + | *'''Current Status:''' | ||
| + | ** Bob and Ricardo presented for the KOAC at our November meetup, showed maps and talked about their requirements and aspirations for the project | ||
| + | *** Allow visitors to "self-tour" the sculptures using handhelds with contextual information provided as needed and links for users to the center's webpages | ||
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| + | ** Yui and Nabila met seperately to discuss their approach and did some technology investigations | ||
| + | ** Nabila led a meeting with KOAC's Bob and Ricardo (https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/2021.11.12_KOAC_Project#DRAFT_MINUTES_in_progress_Kiyooka_Ohe_Arts_Centre_Project_Meeting_.28_will_be_confirmed_by_attendees_.29) | ||
| + | ** Project will likely begin in earnest in December given current volunteer priorities | ||
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| + | '''Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area''' | ||
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| + | *'''Members:''' Stefan, Shubhreet | ||
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| + | *'''Link to Project:'''TBD | ||
| + | *'''Current Status:''' | ||
| + | ** Stefan and Shubrheet have had an initial meeting with ASSCA's Greg Shyba | ||
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| + | == Communications == | ||
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| + | * Our '''email list''' is active and monitored. Please see http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta . | ||
| + | * '''SLACK''': Everyone is welcome to join us on the #osgeo-alberta channel of The Spatial Community Slack workspace. Information about joining The Spatial Community can be found here: https://thespatialcommunity.org/ | ||
| + | * Adding to '''Wiki''': Request a Wiki account here - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount | ||
| + | * Meetup.com: All of our Meetups will be administered through meetup.com for the time being. Join Alberta Chapter group here: https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Open-Source-Geospatial-Consortium-Alberta-Chapter/ | ||
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| + | == Chapter Meetings == | ||
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| + | '''Monthly Meetups''' are held the first Wednesday of each month online and IRL at [https://www.assemblycs.com/ Assembly Coworking Space] from 7pm to 9pm. '''(CURRENTLY ONLINE ONLY)''' | ||
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| + | *Our meetings are online using Jitsi Meet at this link: https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoAlbertaChapterMonthlyMeetup | ||
| + | **Join by phone: 647.243.6108 | Meeting ID 2203355915 | ||
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| + | *Meetups are posted to Meetup.com as well: https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter/ | ||
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| + | '''Past Meetings and the Next Agenda''': [[Alberta Chapter/Meetings]] | ||
== Edmonton == | == Edmonton == | ||
| − | * | + | * We are looking to hold events in Edmonton and the Calgary-based organizers are willing to travel to host an event, if needed. Help in identifying Edmonton ( and surrounding area ) speakers, sponsors, and venues would great. |
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== Other Places in Alberta == | == Other Places in Alberta == | ||
| − | + | C'mon, Lethbridge! You're the remote sensing capital of Canada! | |
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| + | == Other Geospatial Groups of Interest == | ||
| + | * '''Alberta Geomatics Group''' - https://www.albertageomaticsgroup.ca | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Latest revision as of 07:18, 23 January 2024
GETTING STARTED
Monthly meetups are first Wednesday of every month - online and IRL at Assembly Coworking Space - and found at Meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter
Learn about Open Source Geospatial Foundation at OSGeo.org
Join the Alberta Chapter Mailing List: http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta
Join us on the #osgeo-alberta channel on The Spatial Community Workspace on Slack.
Add yourself as a member here OSGeo Alberta Members after requesting your wiki credentials https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount
Chapter Objectives (Points of Interest and Objectives noted as meetings progress)
Connect the Community in Building Tools
- Lightning Talk style meetups with several builders/speakers per event
- Project Pitch/Workshops where folks can bring their problems to the group for discussion or just show how they've accomplished certain things to elicit better/best practices or new approaches
Connect the Community in Learning Tools
- Evangelizing OSGeo projects and applications
- Project Overview sessions
- Workshop sessions ( install app, shared learning )
Setup the Chapter for Ongoing Success
This has not been discussed since the December 2019 meeting. Most recent attendees have encouraged a very informal environment.
- Develop a chapter leadership structure
- Review Chapter best practice / Touch base with other chapters
- Leverage Lessons Learned
Contribute to OSGeo Projects
- Execute Code-Sprints culminating in pull requests
- Please reach out if you are interested in championing specific projects
Create Resources for Ongoing Use
- Open Source Geospatial Community Stakeholders Directory
- Scott McHale would like to get feedback on creating a directory here of people and organizations with contributions to, and needs of, the geospatial community. The intent is to connect presenters with learners and users with creators.
- Open Data
- Develop a well-understood, well-curated repository of open data sources ( not a one-time list of links thrown on a page )
Members
- see the page OSGeo Alberta Members (feel free to add yourself - after creating a wiki login - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount)
Projects
Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre
- Members: Yui, Nabila, Tomas, Armando, Tanya
- Link to Project: TBD
- Current Status:
- Bob and Ricardo presented for the KOAC at our November meetup, showed maps and talked about their requirements and aspirations for the project
- Allow visitors to "self-tour" the sculptures using handhelds with contextual information provided as needed and links for users to the center's webpages
- Bob and Ricardo presented for the KOAC at our November meetup, showed maps and talked about their requirements and aspirations for the project
- Yui and Nabila met seperately to discuss their approach and did some technology investigations
- Nabila led a meeting with KOAC's Bob and Ricardo (https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/2021.11.12_KOAC_Project#DRAFT_MINUTES_in_progress_Kiyooka_Ohe_Arts_Centre_Project_Meeting_.28_will_be_confirmed_by_attendees_.29)
- Project will likely begin in earnest in December given current volunteer priorities
Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area
- Members: Stefan, Shubhreet
- Link to Project:TBD
- Current Status:
- Stefan and Shubrheet have had an initial meeting with ASSCA's Greg Shyba
Communications
- Our email list is active and monitored. Please see http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta .
- SLACK: Everyone is welcome to join us on the #osgeo-alberta channel of The Spatial Community Slack workspace. Information about joining The Spatial Community can be found here: https://thespatialcommunity.org/
- Adding to Wiki: Request a Wiki account here - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount
- Meetup.com: All of our Meetups will be administered through meetup.com for the time being. Join Alberta Chapter group here: https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Open-Source-Geospatial-Consortium-Alberta-Chapter/
Chapter Meetings
Monthly Meetups are held the first Wednesday of each month online and IRL at Assembly Coworking Space from 7pm to 9pm. (CURRENTLY ONLINE ONLY)
- Our meetings are online using Jitsi Meet at this link: https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoAlbertaChapterMonthlyMeetup
- Join by phone: 647.243.6108 | Meeting ID 2203355915
- Meetups are posted to Meetup.com as well: https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter/
Past Meetings and the Next Agenda: Alberta Chapter/Meetings
Edmonton
- We are looking to hold events in Edmonton and the Calgary-based organizers are willing to travel to host an event, if needed. Help in identifying Edmonton ( and surrounding area ) speakers, sponsors, and venues would great.
Other Places in Alberta
C'mon, Lethbridge! You're the remote sensing capital of Canada!
Other Geospatial Groups of Interest
- Alberta Geomatics Group - https://www.albertageomaticsgroup.ca
See Also
- Our email list: http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta
- Neighbours in the British Columbia Chapter - mainly Vancouver, Victoria, but also a few folk in the interior/north. Some may be interested in co-hosting meetings, etc.
- Canada page giving a good national view
Resources
see the same section in Calgary IG on GIS software and Alberta GeoData