Indigenous Digital Narratives

The “Arts-Anchored, Multimodal Stories of Indigenous Scholars and Community Leaders” project

An initiative led by Dr. Jason Black, a faculty member in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As part of his Indigenous Decolonization course, students create arts-based, multimodal digital narratives that highlight the experiences and insights of Indigenous scholars and community leaders. This approach integrates various forms of artistic expression to enrich the storytelling process. 

The project is supported by the Center for Community, Heritage, and the Arts (CHArt) through its Small Grants Program. Funding from CHArt facilitates honoraria for Indigenous guest speakers, enabling them to share their perspectives on lifeways and decolonial work with students. For example, in February 2024, Hayley Brezeale, the Catawba Nation Food Sovereignty Coordinator, spoke to Dr. Black’s class, providing valuable insights into Indigenous practices and philosophies.

INDIGENOUS DIGITAL NARRATIVES

Arts-Anchored, Multimodal Stories of Indigenous Scholars and Community Leaders

Faculty: Jason Black (Communication Studies)