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Spectrum Radio's Sandra Upson visited the Naskapi Nation just south of the Arctic Circle in Northern Quebec and reports on their transition to becoming a wireless indigenous tribe.
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Bill Anderson
Posted on January 16, 2007 at 07:07 AM | Permalink
Review of Wireless Naskapi Nation
I found myself wanting to hear more about the potential of having wireless access in the remote community and less about the challenges of development and construction. I think that is what my audience would want, too.
My interest was in the educational and commerce opportunities that Sandra talked about. And tell me about other opportunities it will present. I wanted to hear more from the residents...period.
Are there voices of opposition to the plan to 'wire' the community? Share with me those sentiments, too. That is, if they exist.
I believe it was about 4-minutes in that we learned about the challenges of bringing wireless to this remote locale. I would consider moving that to the beginning including descriptions of the terrain, the islolation, the sometimes harsh weather and so forth.
Great to hear a variety of voices and sound. Attention was given to production values. Sandra has a pleasant voice. I like her relaxed style but wouldn't mind hearing a little more personality in the delivery.