Projects

The Niskamoon project is a satellite-derived bathymetry project focused on mapping shallow water bathymetry in James Bay. The project uses data collected in the region to produce bathymetric maps of shallow waters, with the overall goal of extending mapping across the entire James Bay shoreline using satellite bathymetry. The work is based on satellite-derived bathymetry techniques, using data collected by the Cree community in James Bay during the summer of 2025. This in sit

The intertidal zone (IZ) mapping project is a satellite-based project focused on mapping the intertidal zone in the James Bay area of Eeyou Istchee. The purpose of the project is to determine the precise coastal zone, including the position of the water and land at low tide, which had previously never been officially mapped by the government. The mapping was carried out using multi-temporal and multi-date satellite imagery, processing both low tide and high tide conditions to

The SAMBA / EeyouSAT project was a Canadian Space Agency–funded initiative under the SmartEarth program. Its purpose was to develop satellite-based tools for monitoring coastal and ecosystem change in the James Bay region of Eeyou Istchee, with a strong emphasis on supporting ecosystem restoration, Indigenous-led conservation, and long-term environmental management. The main deliverables were geospatial products and monitoring services. These included bathymetry mapping, shor