Client: First Nations Technology Council
Troy MacBeth Abromaitis (Lytton First Nation) returned home following the devastating 2021 wildfires to lead his community's recovery. This film profiles his work using GIS and LiDAR mapping to reimagine Lytton's future through culturally grounded planning and resilient design—blending technical expertise with deep commitment to renewal and community resurgence. Recipient of the First Nations Technology Council's 2024 Amplify Awards Indigenous Technologist Award.
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