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The '''Canadian Cartographic Association''' ('''CCA'''; {{lang-fr|Association cartographique canadienne}} - ACC), is a non-profit association devoted to promoting promote the disciplines and professions of [[cartography]] and Geographic Information Science in Canada.<ref>https://cca-acc.org/</ref> |
The '''Canadian Cartographic Association''' ('''CCA'''; {{lang-fr|Association cartographique canadienne}} - ACC), is a non-profit association devoted to promoting promote the disciplines and professions of [[cartography]] and Geographic Information Science in Canada.<ref>{{cite web |title=Canadian Cartographic Association Website |url=https://cca-acc.org/ |website=Canadian Cartographic Association |publisher=(CCA / ACC)}}</ref> |
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The organization was established in 1975 by cartographic professionals professionals that came together in Ottawa to discuss a report that favored the formation of a professional Association dedicated to promoting Cartography. This inaugural meeting sponsored by the Resources Mapping Division of Environment Canada, led to the formation of the CCA. <br> |
The organization was established in 1975 by cartographic professionals professionals that came together in Ottawa to discuss a report that favored the formation of a professional Association dedicated to promoting Cartography. This inaugural meeting sponsored by the Resources Mapping Division of Environment Canada, led to the formation of the CCA. <br> |
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The CCA plays a leading role in the world of cartography through involvement with the [[International Cartographic Association]] and the published international journal for geographic information and geovisualization known as ''[[Cartographica]]''. They host annual meetings, provide networking opportunities, create a variety of publications to promote geography awareness and map making, and help improve the use of cartographic materials through education. |
The CCA plays a leading role in the world of cartography through involvement with the [[International Cartographic Association]] and the published international journal for geographic information and geovisualization known as ''[[Cartographica]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Cartographica |url=https://www.utpjournals.press/loi/cart |website=Cartographica |publisher=University of Toronto Press}}</ref>. They host annual meetings, provide networking opportunities, create a variety of publications to promote geography awareness and map making, and help improve the use of cartographic materials through education. |
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==See also== |
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| Abbreviation | CCA |
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| Formation | October 18, 1975 |
| Type | NGO |
| Affiliations | International Cartographic Association |
| Website | cca-acc |
The Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA; Template:Lang-fr - ACC), is a non-profit association devoted to promoting promote the disciplines and professions of cartography and Geographic Information Science in Canada.[1]
The organization was established in 1975 by cartographic professionals professionals that came together in Ottawa to discuss a report that favored the formation of a professional Association dedicated to promoting Cartography. This inaugural meeting sponsored by the Resources Mapping Division of Environment Canada, led to the formation of the CCA.
The CCA plays a leading role in the world of cartography through involvement with the International Cartographic Association and the published international journal for geographic information and geovisualization known as Cartographica[2]. They host annual meetings, provide networking opportunities, create a variety of publications to promote geography awareness and map making, and help improve the use of cartographic materials through education.
See also
References
- ^ "Canadian Cartographic Association Website". Canadian Cartographic Association. (CCA / ACC).
- ^ "Cartographica". Cartographica. University of Toronto Press.
Further reading
- 30th Anniversary Canadian Cartographic Association: 30ième Anniversaire Association Canadienne de Cartographie (PDF). Cartouche. 2005. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
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