About Us

Beth Keats is an interdisciplinary researcher, writer, and co-founder of Trailmark Systems. Her work brings together anthropology, oral history, participatory research, Traditional Knowledge studies, digital humanities, GIS, and data governance to support community-led stewardship and decision-making. For more than 15 years, Beth has worked with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities on land use and occupancy research, community-based monitoring, cumulative effects, digital archives, environmental assessments, consultation, land claims, litigation, and resource management. At Trailmark, she helps inform the development of tools and methodologies that connect Indigenous Knowledge with science-based and rights-based resource management processes. Her work focuses on making complex cultural, historical, and environmental knowledge easier to gather, protect, interpret, and use — while respecting Indigenous data sovereignty, community protocols, and the relationships that give knowledge meaning.

Peter is a human geographer and anthropologist working at the intersection of a burgeoning resource sector and aboriginal communities’ subsistence economies. He looks at this relationship through qualitative and mixed-method tools, including historical and geographical analysis, land use and local knowledge studies, resource use and wildlife harvest analysis, and environmental impact assessment.

Joerg is Trailmark's technical lead and responsible for aligning IT & software with business strategy. As a fullstack software engineer Joerg has developed enterprise level software solutions for over 20 years, primarily in the environmental information systems sector. With a PhD in ecology, he also has an extensive research background with numerous publications in the field of wildlife biology and simulation modelling.

Casey is Anishnabai from Temagami First Nation with a degree in Irish Studies and Anthropology from St. Mary’s University. She has worked in many fields including GIS and land use mapping, lands and resources, child and youth programs and education. Casey is also an artist and business owner who loves off the grid living, being out on her homeland and spending time with friends and family.

Dave brings 27 years of professional research, writing and communications experience to Trailmark's research and consulting services. A former broadcast journalist based in Canada’s North, Dave understands the stories many Indigenous communities have to tell, and the importance of gathering the best information to convey them effectively.

Amanda is a human geographer with experience working with and for Indigenous communities in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Her role at Trailmark includes leading and supporting traditional use and knowledge studies for impact assessments and resource management projects as well as project management.

Ed is Trailmark's Senior Project Manager who's managed 100+ environmental monitoring and information management projects. He believes that by beginning with a careful understanding of people's needs, modern technology and managerial processes will serve communities better. Ed strives to foster relationships and promote effective communication amongst all people who share interests.

Kristen is a spatial ecologist and comes to Trailmark with ten years experience in GIS and spatial analysis. She is continually amazed by the exciting and seemingly endless possibilities of how our understanding of ecological and social systems can be strengthened by place-based inquiry. Kristen finds great reward as a skilled educator, and is adept at communicating complex subjects to new learners.MSc

Jeremy is a Metis from Saskatchewan who believes communities at all scales can benefit from technology innovations. With experience in web development and computer science, he is passionate about increasing efficiency through improving our day-to-day technology and data experiences. Jeremy is a people-person and genuinely enjoys working with others to find both problems and solutions.

Karen is a Geomatics & Computing graduate from the University of Waterloo, ON. She has had experience supporting GIS teams in federal and municipal governments and has taken part in remote sensing, spatial analysis, and data acquisition projects. She is keen to explore the ways that geospatial data can benefit communities through meaningful design.

Ben is a mobile software developer who comes from a background in Lidar technology and developed his IT skills providing solutions for remote data collection on mobile platforms. He loves the challenges that come from starting new and diverse projects and enjoys implementing the small details that make for a great user experience.

Leah has a BA in anthropology, and developed a deep interest in Indigenous mapping during her last year as an undergrad, especially in Ainu Indigenous Mapping. She understands the importance of Indigenous mapping and its role in land claims. She has also worked in administrative positions for the last 5 years, and looks forward to supporting the Trailmark team in this way as well

Nick is an IT Programming graduate from Nova Scotia Community College with experience in full stack development. He is committed to responsible data practices and driven by a desire to support communities and environmental initiatives through his work. Nick is always exploring innovative approaches to make technology more meaningful and impactful for the people who use it.

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