Gitxsan Connect

“Gitxsan Connect” is a referral management system developed by Culture Code Software Consulting. They specialize in designing database-backed web applications that facilitate collaboration. They have completed many large-scale projects and have previous experience working with a wide variety of lients. This tool will be used by Gitxsan Laxyip Management Office (GLMO) for the benefit of the Gitxsan.

Gitxsan Connect will be used to manage referrals with a workflow that is customized to GLMO’s needs. Users can discuss each referral, update its status and visualize it on a map. Referrals can be submitted for review using an online form. An account for proponents who send referrals to GLMO will be set up for them. It is a digital trail to ensure that referrals are documented, followed up on, all data is entered, and the Simgigyat, whose lax yip is involved, are contacted so that they can receive technical advice and make an informed decision on the next steps. GLMO does not make decisions or authorizations on behalf of the Simgigyat or their lax yip. We are a technical support body only.

Referrals entered into Gitxsan Connect can include detailed information about the use and source of information, as well as, geospatial information for viewing on a map. Visualize referrals, cultural sites, and other custom data layers on the map. Any spatial data in the system can be shown on the map for quick analysis. Not only can proximity be determined, geographical features such as mountains and rivers that separate regions can be taken into account. Gitxsan Connect supports a number of different roles, each with its own set of abilities and permissions. These roles will be customized based on your desired workflow so that referrals and information are kept private and are not available to the public. So, a referral(s) will only be shared with the Wilp or applicable Huwilp involved. As a referral moves through its “life cycle”, notifications are sent to users who are involved. The system includes web notifications within the website, and email notifications that are customizable on a per-user basis. We will be able to instantly bring up reports of referral management performance on a particular set of referrals. Reports can include visualizations of various process metrics. Progressive reports can be emailed back to a proponent outlining what the Simoogit/Wilp has said regarding the referral.

Gitxsan Connect is a working title. We are open to ideas/suggestions for a Gitxsan-tailored name.