What are the Web Site Statistics of First Nations in Ontario?
Of 136 First Nations in Ontario, 39.7% (54 First Nations) have their own web site, 54.4% (74 First Nations) do not have their own web site, and 5.9% (18 First Nations) are undetermined. As more First Nations across Canada gain access to internet services many see the increasing benefits of having an official web site.
How does having a corporate website benefit the people of each individual band?Considering that more then 54% of aboriginal people live outside the First Nations, there are numerous benefits in terms of creating and sustaining a nation’s unity, promoting programs, providing history and information on current issues and concerns, plus sharing our culture, teachings and lifestyle.
How does being informed… get me a better community?I took the opportunity to browse several First Nation web sites and loved it! It was like being there, especially being able to view pictures of community gatherings and events, as well as reading local community news, it made me feel good! And, even though they were not from my area, it eased my own feelings of being far from home; it’s comforting to be able to “see” First Nation people, my people, again.
My First Nation has a profile on a web site, why do we need our own website?
Firstly, congratulations for having your First Nation profile online via Tribal Council, PTO, INAC, or other organization web site list or directory. However, having a profile is not the same thing as having a web site of your own. As mentioned above, there are many reasons and uses for web sites – that is up to you!
What are the costs - is this going to be expensive?
No, custom designed web sites are surprisingly inexpensive. In this age of mass media and newly evolving technology, the global market place is quickly becoming a vital factor to all peoples, organizations and business. The law of supply and demand control pricing, gone are the days where a web site would cost you tens of thousands in development alone! Today web site designs, web site hosting, and domain names are affordably priced. You pay once to have your web site designed, and pay yearly for your web site hosting and domain name, it’s a simple process.
What about maintenance and updating my web site?
General maintenance and updates are normally done in-house by you or one of your staff. However, we understand that not everyone has web site design skills and do not have a webmaster on staff. Indigenousspirit.com offers this type of service, in affordable monthly packages.
Where can I find more information?
Visit our web site at
www.indigenousspirit.com for a complete list of our services. Or, email us at webmaster@indigenousspirit.com
Ok, so I am curious, which Ontario First Nations have their own web sites?
The following First Nations have their own web sites: Alderville, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, Anishnabe of Wauzhwhk Onigum, Batchewana, Beausoleil, Big Grassy, Caldwell, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Chippewas of Ketty & Stony Point, Chippewas of Nawash, Constance Lake, Curve Lake, Deer Lake, Dokis, Eabametoong, Fort Severn, Fort William, Garden River, Kasabonika Lake, Kee-Way-Win, Kingfisher, Kitchenuhmay Koosib Inninuwug, M’Chigeeng, Michipicoten, Mississaugas of the Credit, Mohawks of the Akwesasne, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Moose Cree, Moose Deer Point, Nicickousemenecaning, Nipissing, North Spirit Lake, Ojibways of the Pic River, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Pic Mobert, Popular Hill, Rainy River, Red Rock, Sandy Lake, Saugeen, Shawanaga, Sheshegwaning, Six Nations of the Grand River, Temagami, Wahta Mohawk, Walpole Island, Wapeketa, Wawakapewin, Webequie, Whitefish Lake, Wikwemikong, Wunnumin.
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