Documentary Digital Storytelling & Decolonization: Discussion Series on Co-Creating Media with a purpose in Indigenous Communities

This study aims to examine Indigenous methodological and participatory approaches to co-creating media with Indigenous storytellers and communities. Additionally, this study aims to generate information about ways to decolonize the media production process through better understanding co-creation and engagement practices. Through a dynamic partnership with two doctoral candidates whose dissertations explore Indigenous participatory methods of co-creating a script and accompanying impact campaign for a DocuStory on Hep C, staff and youth at the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) gain practical insights into producing digital stories in a culturally appropriate and meaningful way. By creating a behind the scenes mini-documentary to be used for discussions, a Tacos and Talking series will allow student researchers to engage and discuss their process and key-learnings with staff and youth. Additionally, by analyzing scholarly literature and learning from the experiences of Indigenous participants involved in the DocuStory, this study will expand the knowledge base relating to co-creating cultural relevant media with a strategic purpose. USAY’s participation in this study provides an engaging opportunity for their programs to engage in discussions about co-creating media with communities while raising awareness and destigmatizing Hep C to improve health equity to work toward reconciliation on health.

Faculty Supervisor:

Wendy Rowe;Cheryl Barnabe

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Partner:

Urban Society Aboriginal Youth

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Entertainment and Media; Indigenous Affairs

University:

Royal Roads University

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