This woman built an augmented reality programme to help Indigenous people share their stories

This video is part of: Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation

Mikaela Jade is a Cabrogal woman from the Dharug-speaking nation. She created Indigital, the world’s first Indigenous augmented reality (AR) storytelling app. It worked with First Nations people to showcase their knowledge, language, and lore through AR.

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Mikaela Jade

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Indigital

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