App: Safer Space
Hosted in ArcGIS Online:
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StoryMap: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e35873f16ec841738e8da8bbac90d18f
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Web AppBuilder app: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7bbe3a472abd4249aeb7830d91802b25
Mission Statement
Every year, approximately 8,000 wildfires occur across Canada, devastating communities and removing people from their homes. While wildfires affect everyone, they are particularly devastating towards Indigenous Communities. They are often not well connected to government resources and often face discrimination. Additionally, Indigenous communities tend to be of lower-income population, making them particularly vulnerable to natural hazards. Bringing attention to wildfire effects on Indigenous communities, will help alleviate this vulnerability through certified sources of funding and donations.
Safer Space will help users understand the impact of fires on Indigenous Territories across Canada, document potential hazardous material based on the type of spill and location on the map.
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Team Members
Sana Hashim: Hi, my name is Sana Hashim and I am from Afghanistan. Currently, I am a 2nd year student majoring in Geographic Information Systems and minoring in Sustainability and Business & Entrepreneurship at the University of Toronto Mississauga. My hobbies include reading, playing sports, listening to music, and creating different forms of art.
Lincoln Chung: I’m Lincoln, currently a 4th-year student studying statistics and GIS. My interests include listening to music, watching youtube, and baseball. Excited to work on this challenge.
Marim Abdel Kader: Hi, My name is Marim and I'm currently a 4th-year student studying Geographical Information Systems with a double minor in Environmental Science and Sustainability. My hobbies include reading, painting, and playing video games when I'm free! I like to understand current social media marketing trends and how they affect people globally. I’m deeply interested in understanding the root of current injustice policies that are happening around the world. I believe knowing our history can help us navigate through a safer future and environment for everyone.