M2 P3: Biidaaban First Light VR

Biidaaban First Light is a VR experience where users see a version of Toronto as if it was reclaimed by nature. The experience weaves in parts of Indigenous culture such as values and language. The video linked is an interview with Lisa Jackson who was one of the designers of the project. One term that I liked that she mentioned was Indigenous Futurism which talks about bringing views of Indigenous cultures into the modern/future times instead of only stereotyping that Indigenous cultures are only part of the past. This would be a neat experience for students as they would be able to see a city they recognize in an entirely new lens.

References

https://www.nfb.ca/interactive/biidaaban_first_light

http://lisajackson.ca/Biidaaban-First-Light-VR

 

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