—Edmonton Research Park presents its second Featured Innovator

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is pleased to showcase ShirWin Knowledge & Learning Systems Inc., as the second Edmonton Research Park (ERP) Featured Innovator. The Featured Innovator program highlights ERP tenants making waves in advanced technology fields.

ShirWin focuses on simulating experiences for learners. It employs a group of highly specialized programmers, artists, and instructional designers to create custom solutions for clients' specialized educational requirements.

ShirWin moved into the ERP as a single employee company in August of 2000. ShirWin CEO Debra Greig says she chose to locate her business at the ERP because it “offers excellent opportunities for collaboration with similar, fledgling companies.” ShirWin has since grown to 10 employees and recently graduated from the ERP.
 
ShirWin is presently developing an educational, interactive game for the Government of the Northwest Territories focussing on Aboriginal Dene history - protecting and preserving the language and culture. ShirWin's task has been to bring the Dene past to life, while also introducing the culture to non-aboriginal teachers working in these communities. Dene Kede: Trails to Becoming will be launched at a Northwest Territories teachers’ conference later this month.

“ShirWin is an outstanding example of the possibilities for any local, advanced technology start-up,” says Candace Brinsmead, Vice-President, Technology Advancement, EEDC. “The world of academia and professional development is rapidly evolving and ShirWin is leading the way with its educational software.”

For more information on CEO Debra Greig or ShirWin Knowledge & Learning Systems Inc. visit http://www.shirwin.com/

Media Contact:
Cathy Ennis
Communications Manager
Edmonton Economic Development Corp. (EEDC)
Phone: 780.917.7894
Email: cennis@edmonton.com
 
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