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SJSU School of Information XR VOICES (Virtual Oases for Inclusive Cultural Exchange and Sanctuary)
San Jose State University School of Information PROJECT
About This Project
Summary
XR VOICES creates immersive Web 3.0 communities to preserve intangible heritage and amplify marginalized voices. It comprises two projects: Seeking Immortality- preserving Northern Cheyenne culture and language through VR, and Children Draw War Not Flowers- a 3D exhibition of Ukrainian children's war-time artwork. It showcases how VR storytelling can safeguard endangered traditions, raise awareness, and bridge generational and geographic gaps while empowering communities with digital skills.
Goals & Objectives
XR VOICES’ primary goals are to train communities and students in XR technologies to help elevate underrepresented perspectives, safeguard endangered traditions and languages, raise social and cultural awareness, and create compelling, inclusive, and accessible virtual environments.
Results & Impact
XR VOICES has trained students while empowering the Northern Cheyenne and Ukrainian cultural heritage workers with skills and resources for continued cultural preservation. It effectively used emerging tech to attract media, academic, and public attention raising social and cultural awareness.
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