As part of my research into methods of revitalizing culture, I am very interested in a game I was referred to by a friend called “Path of the Elders“.
This interactive game attempts to build interest in indigenous cultures through learning about treaties, history, and sharing of other media such as photos and video.
I registered with their site today and will take the time to further explore how the game is played and what there is to gain through interacting within this virtual environment. I can’t help think that this may be a great method to re-engage youth, specifically First Nations youth, who may be disenfranchised or simply uninterested in their past or traditional culture. I have many questions related to this learning platform and hope to shed some light on this game in my posts to come.
Mel Burgess.