Anti social-computing: indigenous language, digital video and intellectual property

Authors: Corbett, Jon; Kulchyski, Tim

Source: Participatory Learning and Action, Volume 59, Number 1, June 2009 , pp. 52-58(7)

Publisher: IIED - Participatory Learning and Action

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Abstract:

Jon Corbett and Tim Kulchyski discuss the importance of intellectual property rights when using Web 2.0 tools for development. The authors describe a project working with Hul'q'umi'num'-speaking communities based in Canada to revitalise their language. Using a range of tools and approaches including participatory video, the project also developed a series of short language-learning videos which were uploaded to video-sharing websites. However, not all the material generated was made available online. The participants strategically limited how much of their valuable cultural knowledge was made public, retaining much of it within their own communities.

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Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2009-06-01

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