The legacy of residential school has enabled and limited an entire generation of Indigenous people from being able to effectively pass down information that is integral to their culture. Due to this fact, it has become imperative that other forums of information sharing are developed, in order to support and share what information is left of indigenous culture. However, at the same time, this new forum that is developed must show full respect for Indigenous culture and tradition, while properly engaging todays youth and those who may not have any prior exposure to Indigenous culture. This is made even more difficult when one factors in the effects of modern social media, as well as other outlets that distract and obstruct Indigenous youth from
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Examples of this include the constant presence of Nupats storytelling throughout the series of events that take place in the game. Another example of how Iñupiat culture can be experienced through the game is the usage of spirits and animals. Nuna’s struggle against the antagonists would be impossible to overcome without the aide of her spirit and animal helpers. This includes the help of her Arctic Fox friend, in which he often guides other spirits in order to help the protagonist. Furthermore, through the acquisition of owls in the game, players are able to unlock videos, in which further information is able to be unlocked, and it is through these videos where the game is most able to connect with its users. The human touch that is provided through the videos allows the possibility to connect with multiple elements of Iñupiat society. Through videos such as “A Living people, A Living Culture” the staples of Iñupiat culture are able to be passed down in a much more effective way than if it were passed down through written word. For example, when an Iñupiat woman, describes the value of “Love and respect;for nature, for one another, for our elders” in the video, the knowledge is clearly supplemented in the game throughout the actions that Nuna takes. The entire arc of the game is a story of her love and
Examples of this include the constant presence of Nupats storytelling throughout the series of events that take place in the game. Another example of how Iñupiat culture can be experienced through the game is the usage of spirits and animals. Nuna’s struggle against the antagonists would be impossible to overcome without the aide of her spirit and animal helpers. This includes the help of her Arctic Fox friend, in which he often guides other spirits in order to help the protagonist. Furthermore, through the acquisition of owls in the game, players are able to unlock videos, in which further information is able to be unlocked, and it is through these videos where the game is most able to connect with its users. The human touch that is provided through the videos allows the possibility to connect with multiple elements of Iñupiat society. Through videos such as “A Living people, A Living Culture” the staples of Iñupiat culture are able to be passed down in a much more effective way than if it were passed down through written word. For example, when an Iñupiat woman, describes the value of “Love and respect;for nature, for one another, for our elders” in the video, the knowledge is clearly supplemented in the game throughout the actions that Nuna takes. The entire arc of the game is a story of her love and