iSchool Capstone

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Community Mobile Application

Project tags:

community engagement & outreach

indigenous knowledge

mobile or web development

The Indigenous residents of the Colville Reservation confront a growing digital divide, hindering centralized information dissemination. While a Facebook group and email reach the reservation’s 9,000+ residents, residents express dissatisfaction with the current decentralized system. Our project tackles this divide by developing a user-friendly mobile application which serves as a centralized platform for reservation-wide resources and announcements, including connecting residents with internet accessibility programs and community engagement features. This project seeks to empower the Colville Tribes through improved communication and community engagement.
Project participants:

Jimena Talamantes

Informatics

Nicole Nobbay

Informatics

Oscar Maldonado

Informatics

Sophia Pham

Informatics

Tia Esperanzate

Informatics