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Posted Mon, 04/30/2007 - 22:35 by admin


Whats New:

Update: March 1 2010:
webmail access has been updated, the same url as before webmail.pcna.ca While we are updating the system, you may recieve a security warning, It is safe to accept the warning and continue

Our Online Video editing software is now in testing, If your site or network would like to help test our system, please send an email to danny@pcna.ca

Online Training:
Equi-Pass training and course updates

* please note: Equipass site is also being updated at this time


Visit the NEW CAP YI Portal

 

  Network Overview: http://www.pcna.ca/networks/   

Need Tech Support?

We have developed new tools and resources that will assist you in your community networking work.  Just click on our Toolbox link in the main menu and it will list the exciting new ways that you can build capacity and capital in your community.

Community Toolbox

 For instance:

About the PCNA

Posted Thu, 04/12/2007 - 22:28 by admin
About the Pacific Community Networks Association

About the PCNA

Executive    Mandate  

PCNA EXECUTIVE

President:  Harry Adam 
Vice-President:  Ron Hood 
Directors:  Troy McMillan 
   Bryan Oulton 
   Nythalah Baker 
   Allan Skuce 
   Gary Shearman 
   Alastair Smith
   Peter Royce
   Cathryn Bucher

PCNA MANDATE

  • To provide urban and rural communities with opportunities to explore the effective use of technology applications in learning, capacity building, and economic development.
     
  • To examine issues of access to technology for rural communities, First Nations, people with disabilities, youth, New Canadians, Francophone communities, the unemployed, and seniors.  The objective of this examination is to expand and strengthen effective use of Information and Communications Technology for citizen and community development.
     
  • To promote community networking initiatives in rural and urban communities throughout British Columbia and the Yukon which are designed to increase local economic and social capital by encouraging traditional and media literacy, support the transition to an “Information Economy,” increase competitiveness in technology-driven job sectors, foster entrepreneurship, and support e-government initiatives, among other initiatives.
     
  • To provide support for existing community network organizations within British Columbia and the Yukon and to encourage the establishment of new networks.
     
  • To advocate for equitable and affordable access to electronic information and network services.
     
  • To facilitate public education and awareness of the issues surrounding access to information and network services.

 

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