Community-led Research Collaboration
In our project, university researchers work hand-in-hand with community members, Elders, and knowledge keepers to co-create tools that preserve language, elevate stories, and support learning. Our team believes that impactful design begins with listening, respect, and shared vision.
Our Team
We are an interdisciplinary group of designers, researchers, and community partners working together to create meaningful, culturally grounded experiences.
The First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun
Teresa Samson, NND Heritage Manager
Community Director
Sarah Frey
Community Project Manager
Melody Hutton and Esther Winter
Community Liaison
Advisory Board
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Community Director
Sarah Frey
Community Project Manager
Melody Hutton and Esther Winter
Community Liaison
Advisory Board
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And many other collaborators and research assistants from
the FN-NND and Carleton University
the FN-NND and Carleton University
Carleton University
Troy Anderson, Sprott School of Business
Administrative Director
Ali Arya, School of Information Technology
Technical Director
Christopher Cox, School of Linguistics and Language Studies
Language Data Lead
Peggy Hartwick and Mike Murphy,School of Linguistics and Language Studies
Pedagogy Lead
Omair Shafiq, School of Information Technology
AI Lead
Anthony Scavarelli, School of Information Technology
VR Lead
Administrative Director
Ali Arya, School of Information Technology
Technical Director
Christopher Cox, School of Linguistics and Language Studies
Language Data Lead
Peggy Hartwick and Mike Murphy,School of Linguistics and Language Studies
Pedagogy Lead
Omair Shafiq, School of Information Technology
AI Lead
Anthony Scavarelli, School of Information Technology
VR Lead