Reflection

a)Challenge

In the context of Canada's reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples, a combination of visuals such as photographs, videos or interactive media can demonstrate the richness and diversity of Aboriginal languages and cultures. These images visually engage the viewer and provide tangible connections to the lived experiences of Aboriginal people, and the combination with text enhances the need for reconciliation. However, access to multimedia content can vary and there are challenges to the effectiveness of the information. My biggest challenge in creating the exhibit was in the process of creating Palladio Visualization. I wanted to make a map that would detail the Aboriginal people in each province of Canada and their level of access to education compared to non-Aboriginal people. However, I found that the data I had access to was not comprehensive enough to make such a map, so I chose to represent it in graph form.

b)Ethical issue

The ethical aspects of digital infrastructures for archiving and presenting indigenous peoples' histories and artifacts are divided into many dimensions. Content created for digital archives must be copyright compliant and respect indigenous agreements. Cultural materials require authorization and the right of indigenous communities to be informed. Digital archives for commercial use need to prioritize indigenous peoples' rights, perspectives, and voices. An open and transparent system is presented.