I N F O R M A
T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y ( I T )
D E P A R T M E N T
 Introduction to the department head
Hi, my name is Art Michel. I have been
employed by Adams Lake Band as the Information Systems Manager since
June of 2006. We have over 65 computer systems spread over two
communities. Our main Band Administration is located in the
larger of these two communities in Chase BC. We have
approximately 50 PCs and notebooks connected by a network domain.
The Information Technology (IT) Department is generally tied to the
main office administration in Chase but limited support is provided for
systems located on Switsemalph IR #6 in Salmon Arm.
I T D E P A R T M E N
T P R O J E C T S
The IT Department has been involved in a number of
large projects:
- The Adams Lake Band has upgraded its network; we now have
three computer network servers to provide for our growing Local
Area Network. Two of the servers handle the demands of six
administration buildings and one server is dedicated to a 3 Band GIS Mapping project. Upgrading these servers prompted us
to replace a number of our older computer systems.
- Upgrading hardware and software is a continuous activity,
computer components wear out and some of our older systems were
becoming obsolete and had to be replaced. We monitor the level of
service of all computers, printers, scanners, plotters, and fax
machines and strive for an acceptable standard in all technical
products.
- The Sexqeltqin Health Centre in 2006 implemented Mustimuhw
Health Information System. This information system provides for
the many employees working out of two on-reserve health centers,
one in Chase and the other in Salmon Arm. I provide technical
support for this health information system. This involved working
closely with the full health staff and the Mustimuhw Health Information
System Team, which consisted of the Mustimuhw technical developer,
Mustimuhw trainer, and the Mustimuhw health support contact.
- Developing procedure instruction manuals is another ongoing
activity. Developing manuals within the IT Department is just one
measure we have taken to be more involved in the technical development
of Adams Lake Band administration. We have always contracted out
the major network tasks, but over time we have taken control of more
and more of our technical issues within our Band.
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M A I
N A C T I V I T I E S :
Highlights
 setting
up and configuring desktops and notebooks
configuration and maintenance of certain aspects
of three servers
training
and technical support for a Health Information System (Mustimuhw)
troubleshooting
and desktop support for over 45 systems within six main
buildings
support for other technical operations
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