A person dressed in traditional Indigenous attire, featuring a headdress with feathers and a detailed, colorful outfit. They are holding a numbered card and a water bottle, participating in an event with an audience visible in the background under a canopy.
A person dressed in traditional Indigenous attire, featuring a headdress with feathers and a detailed, colorful outfit. They are holding a numbered card and a water bottle, participating in an event with an audience visible in the background under a canopy.

Narratives

Exploring cultural heritage through participatory design and community engagement.

A cultural performance is taking place with a large group of people forming a circle. A performer in the center is dressed in traditional colorful attire and adorned with an ornate headdress. The crowd surrounding them is engaged, raising their arms and appearing to participate actively. The audience watches intently in the background.
A cultural performance is taking place with a large group of people forming a circle. A performer in the center is dressed in traditional colorful attire and adorned with an ornate headdress. The crowd surrounding them is engaged, raising their arms and appearing to participate actively. The audience watches intently in the background.
A group of people participates in a cultural parade or gathering, wearing traditional clothing and carrying wooden paddles. The attire includes woven hats and garments with intricate designs. There are spectators in the background observing the event, with some people capturing the moment on their phones.
A group of people participates in a cultural parade or gathering, wearing traditional clothing and carrying wooden paddles. The attire includes woven hats and garments with intricate designs. There are spectators in the background observing the event, with some people capturing the moment on their phones.
A group of people wearing traditional attire are gathered in an outdoor setting with a vibrant natural backdrop. The individuals are dressed in skirts made from natural materials and have unique hairstyles. One person is playing a large drum while others appear to be dancing or engaging in a ritual.
A group of people wearing traditional attire are gathered in an outdoor setting with a vibrant natural backdrop. The individuals are dressed in skirts made from natural materials and have unique hairstyles. One person is playing a large drum while others appear to be dancing or engaging in a ritual.
A group of people in traditional attire are gathered outdoors. They wear elaborate headdresses with feathers, beaded jewelry, and intricate clothing. The setting appears to be a cultural event or festival with structures made of natural materials in the background.
A group of people in traditional attire are gathered outdoors. They wear elaborate headdresses with feathers, beaded jewelry, and intricate clothing. The setting appears to be a cultural event or festival with structures made of natural materials in the background.
A group of people dressed in traditional, colorful feathered costumes, performing a cultural dance in an outdoor setting. In the background, a large wooden cross is visible against a partly cloudy sky.
A group of people dressed in traditional, colorful feathered costumes, performing a cultural dance in an outdoor setting. In the background, a large wooden cross is visible against a partly cloudy sky.

Cultural Narratives

Recording indigenous oral narratives with community consent and collaboration.

A black and white photograph featuring three men wearing traditional Native American headdresses. They are gathered closely together, examining a large piece of paper. The men are dressed in suits and ties, indicating a formal event or gathering.
A black and white photograph featuring three men wearing traditional Native American headdresses. They are gathered closely together, examining a large piece of paper. The men are dressed in suits and ties, indicating a formal event or gathering.
Data Collection

Partnering with communities to gather rich cultural stories.

A person dressed in traditional Indigenous regalia, featuring feathers and intricate designs, appears to be participating in a cultural event. The background shows a clear sky with the Quebec flag flying and a building with a clock tower.
A person dressed in traditional Indigenous regalia, featuring feathers and intricate designs, appears to be participating in a cultural event. The background shows a clear sky with the Quebec flag flying and a building with a clock tower.
Model Training

Fine-tuning models with endangered language datasets and feedback.

A community gathering scene with a group of people seated and standing under a rustic shelter. The people are dressed in vibrant, colorful clothing with intricate patterns. Some women have baskets balanced on their heads. In the background, traditional thatched-roof houses are visible, as well as several children standing and watching.
A community gathering scene with a group of people seated and standing under a rustic shelter. The people are dressed in vibrant, colorful clothing with intricate patterns. Some women have baskets balanced on their heads. In the background, traditional thatched-roof houses are visible, as well as several children standing and watching.
A black and white portrait of a person dressed in traditional attire. The clothing is adorned with feathers, fur, and intricate patterns, suggesting cultural significance. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the individual.
A black and white portrait of a person dressed in traditional attire. The clothing is adorned with feathers, fur, and intricate patterns, suggesting cultural significance. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the individual.
Evaluation Metrics

Assessing outputs through quantitative and qualitative community feedback.

Ethnographic Research

Combining computational methods with fieldwork for deeper insights.

Research

Combining methods to preserve indigenous narratives effectively.

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