Augmented reality game designed by Indigenous youth hopes to fight racism
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day reserved to celebrate the cultures and contributions of Indigenous people. A youth-inspired project hopes to break down barriers and teach a part of their history that was neglected for generations.Sixties Scoop survivor sharing her story in virtual game
The plan was to build a pop up escape room that would be open for two weeks where visitors would learn about the Sixties Scoop from someone who lived through it. But the pandemic forced the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) to switch to a virtual model to tell Della Charles’ story.A virtual escape room is teaching people about the Sixties Scoop — through one survivor’s story
Over Zoom, a group of coworkers make their way through a barn and a residential school classroom — analyzing photos, diary entries and other clues to unlock the story of a Sixties Scoop survivor named Della.
Education for reconciliation
When the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was first released in 2015, Pamela Toulouse, who is Ojibwe/Odawa from the Sagamok First Nation and a professor at Laurentian University, said she couldn’t wait to see educators across the country embrace the opportunity to work with Indigenous communities.2020 Alberta Film and Television Awards Finalists
The Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA) has continued to work through the delays and difficulty of this unprecedented time of pandemic. Today AMPIA is very pleased to be able to announce their finalists for the 46th annual Alberta Film & Television Awards, celebrating excellence and outstanding achievement in Alberta’s screen industries.
Indigenous women create augmented reality murals tackling inequalities, showing strength for Calgary
Female artists from the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth have created three augmented reality (AR) murals, chosen for specific Calgary locations. It’s part of the Indigenous Women’s Augmented Mural Series, a yearlong project by 20 women from 15 to 30 years old.Calgary aboriginal students excited about creating personalized 3D action figures
A lot of people came together on Monday to mark the start of Aboriginal Awareness Week in Calgary. As Gil Tucker reports, for some elementary students, it’s a time for “heroic action.”Artist call for Black Lives Matter mural submissions; CPS unveils Indigenous art at HQ
Black Lives Matter movements is still impacting Calgary and this time, people will see it 25 feet tall and 125 feet wide. The Black Lives Matter Murals Project, an initiative of Pink Flamingo, artist Katie Green and filmmaker Suitakii Black, aspires to promote equality and change.Mural created by Indigenous youth unveiled at CPS
The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) will be unveiling a mural today that will be permanently displayed at Police Headquarters.Calgary aboriginal students excited about creating personalized 3D action figures
A lot of people came together on Monday to mark the start of Aboriginal Awareness Week in Calgary. As Gil Tucker reports, for some elementary students, it’s a time for “heroic action.”CTV Calgary – Indigenous girls’ group using augmented reality to raise awareness through art
A group of girls from the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) are hoping their augmented reality murals will help drive home their message. USAY is a non-profit organization in Calgary that provides programming and services to Indigenous youth aged 12-29.Calgary Sun – Calgary-made virtual reality game teaches Blackfoot language, culture
About 100 guests test out a new Blackfoot language and storytelling game created by MAMMOTH, a local augmented and virtual reality company. The guests attended the USAYÕs Thunder VR launch party on Monday, June 17. The virtual reality game teaches users Blackfoot language through storytelling.Alberta Native News – USAY Launches Thunder VR – An Amazing Language Learning Tool
To kick off the 2019 Calgary Indigenous Awareness Week, Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) will be launching Thunder VR, an interactive game that teaches the endangered Blackfoot language and traditions to young Indigenous Canadians.
Windspeaker – VR game helps youth learn the Blackfoot language
“The vision behind Thunder was to create an interactive, fun, engaging tool that encourages Indigenous youth to learn traditional languages,” in this case Blackfoot.
660News – Learning the Blackfoot language through virtual reality
Blending indigenous culture with today’s technology. A graphic novel is turned into a VR game that aims to teach youth about the Blackfoot language.
Calgary Foundation – Spring 2019 Spur Magazine Feature
Calgary Foundation’s SPUR magazine celebrates our philanthropic community, focusing on our donors, our volunteers & our support for charitable organizations whose work is transforming lives in our community.Star Metro Calgary – Virtual reality game made in Calgary doubles as Blackfoot language educational tool.
LeeAnne Ireland was searching for ways to adapt a popular Indigenous story and graphic novel for a more modern platform when a light bulb turned on at a virtual reality arcade.