I’ve been in Edmonton all week on a consulting engagement for the Government of Alberta, which has some fantastic people on staff. While it wasn’t the focus of my visit, I was inspired to learn of some really neat Government 2.0 initiatives happening in Alberta.
I ended up having a great conversation with a digital media guru - we shared enthusiasm for rich interface applications and showed each other some great inspirations for showcasing interactive content:
- A Journey into Time Immemorial virtual museum exhibit
- BSD Medical hope flower garden
- Hard Rock Cafe memorabilia mosaic
I was also really impressed that Alberta Parks has worked with Immersive Media out of Calgary to create 360 degree videos of Alberta’s wilderness - from helicopter, boat and land vehicle. Immersive is the very firm whose technology is used to capture Google street view.
I also chatted with an employee of one of Alberta’s museums who was hoping to attend the Museum and the Web 2009 conference in Minneapolis. This conference features a fantastic line-up of sessions tailored specifically to leveraging the web and online strategy for museums, archives and heritage organizations. There is an incredible potential for showcasing museum content online and engaging audiences.
Finally, I was impressed to learn of the ongoing Respect The Land in Alberta campaign and its launch of a Facebook page last year. The use of Facebook helped spark a passionate public debate about annual land damage wrought by ATVs and law enforcement challenges.
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