Real Native Americans in Virtual Worlds
Virtual Native Lands promotes the use of emerging Internet technologies to strengthen and sustain Native American communities.
Virtual Native Lands displays the diversity of authentic Native American culture in immersive, interactive exhibits in the Second Life and Open Sim virtual worlds.
While engaging in mutual dialog and mutual learning through these powerful new tools, awareness of the significance of Native American culture is increased enriching lives of both Natives and the general public worldwide.
At the same time, geographically dispersed Native Americans benefit from the enhanced collaboration, social networking, educational and commercial opportunities afforded by new Internet technologies.
All the many benefits of being present within a community are achieved virtually without loss or damage to real life communities.
The internet and particularly virtual worlds, offer not just a win-win, but a multiple-win scenario for Native Americans.