Principal Investigator
Patrick Christie, University of Washington, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs
Co-Principal Investigators
Francesca Hillery, Frogfoot Communications LLC
Jonathan Warren, University of Washington, Jackson School of International Studies
John Weller, SeaLegacy
Project
Through this project, tribal and non-tribal youth collaboratively created digital stories around the following themes: tribal sovereignty, fishery treaty rights, tribally-led environmental protection and restoration policies in Puget Sound, student intercultural communication experiences, and the future of Puget Sound restoration. The researchers aimed to improve intercultural communication and collaboration and build long-lasting alliances between participants.
Tribal youth and University of Washington students created three digital stories and a video documenting the behind-the-scenes bonds fostered. The students created accompanying music scores with Indigenous musicians and shared their work at two events and in other venues.