Immersive Indigenous Education in Virtual Reality

This chapter explores the use of virtual reality technology to teach Indigenous culture, highlighting the active engagement and embodiment of cognition observed among children testing out VR headsets. It discusses creating a curriculum for a tribal reservation community, filming traditional practices, and emphasizing authenticity in representing cultural teachings like canoeing and wild rice processing. The chapter also delves into student reactions, connections to current events, and debates within the tribal community about incorporating technology into cultural education.