SEEING WITH A CHOCTAW LENS Augmented Reality Stations Choctaw Cultural Center
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The Hickory Grove re-creates the forest habitat of the Choctaw Nation's Mississippi homeland.
We were asked to help visitors see the forest plants and animals from a Choctaw perspective.
Three Augmented Reality stations display a live view of the forest.
Panning the touchscreen allows users to choose which species to explore.
Selecting Technology highlights the sophisticated knowledge needed to fabricate tools, clothing and housing.
Changing the season reveals species that were more important at each time of year.
Choosing Stewardship shows how the Choctaw managed the forest to benefit plants, animals and people.