Indigenous History

Activating Indigenous Photographic History at Deyohahá:ge:

The Six Nations of the Grand River Digitization Photo Project is a collaborative initiative with the GLAM Incubator and Prof. Cara Krmpotich to preserve, reclaim, and revitalize cultural heritage. It develops Indigenous approaches to digitizing community-held materials that hold personal and cultural significance alongside oral narratives from community members. It makes these digital artifacts available through a database of community-centered metadata. In addition, this project provides workshops to prolong the lifespan of photographic film, historic photographs, audio recordings, and other media. Ultimately, the project supports cultural revitalization, education, and sovereignty while safeguarding Six Nations history to ensure its accessibility and continuity.