At TK Array, we believe that technology should serve and empower communities. That’s why we work closely with Indigenous groups to develop culturally-specific mobile survey apps designed to make data collection accessible, intuitive, and meaningful. Our innovative solutions enable community members to actively document and contribute to their own Traditional Use databases, ensuring that knowledge is preserved and passed down for future generations. More than just a tool for data gathering, these apps create powerful, community-driven datasets that strengthen Indigenous voices in consultations and negotiations with industrial developers and Crown governments. By harnessing mobile technology and digital mapping, we help communities take control of their land-use data, advocate for their rights, and make informed decisions that shape their future.
TK Array works closely with communities to create detailed, culturally-informed Traditional Use maps that honor and protect Indigenous knowledge. By combining modern mapping technologies with the wisdom of Elders and community members, we help document and visualize vital land-use data while ensuring that sensitive Traditional Knowledge remains safeguarded. These maps serve as powerful tools during consultations and negotiations with industrial developers and Crown governments, strengthening a community’s ability to advocate for its rights, territories, and cultural heritage. With a deep commitment to confidentiality and community ownership of data, TK Array ensures that Traditional Use mapping not only informs decision-making but also reinforces Indigenous sovereignty over ancestral lands.
TK Array supports communities in safeguarding biodiversity through innovative wildlife monitoring solutions. Utilizing a range of cutting-edge techniques—including camera trap arrays, audio recording arrays for bird species inventories, and in-person ecological surveys—we help collect critical Species-at-Risk data to inform conservation efforts in vital regions. Beyond data collection, we work alongside communities to develop community-led monitoring programs that align with local values, ensuring that conservation efforts are driven by Indigenous knowledge and priorities. Our approach not only strengthens environmental stewardship but also empowers communities to take an active role in protecting the lands and wildlife that are essential to their cultural and ecological well-being.
At TK Array, community empowerment is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to equipping Indigenous communities with the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to take full control of their environmental and conservation initiatives. By ensuring that all methods, data, and data products remain within the communities we partner with, we foster true data sovereignty and self-determination. Beyond providing cutting-edge solutions, we offer hands-on technical training, empowering community members to lead their own research, monitoring, and land stewardship efforts with confidence. Our goal is not just to support communities but to help them build long-term capacity, ensuring they have the expertise and resources to protect their lands, culture, and future generations.