Buffalo Futurism App
Render: Kistin Ballantyne, digital 3D models depicted: Taylor McArthur
Buffalo Futurism
Experience Augmented Reality (AR) with the new Buffalo Futurism app! Narrated by Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway, Buffalo Futurism will transport you to an Indigenous futuristic park where you'll walk among digital Buffalo, crocuses, tipis, zombies and more while listening to stories about the significance of Tatanga.
App Instruction
Buffalo Futurism is a geo-located augmented reality experience in māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park (formerly Regent Pool Park) in Regina, Saskatchewan. To experience Buffalo Futurism, please follow these steps:
Step 1. Scan one of the QR codes below(or tap if on mobile devices) to download the Buffalo Futurism app.
Step 2. Go to māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park (3600 McKinley Avenue) and look for the Buffalo Effigy sign on the west side of the park near the spray pad.
Step 3. Open the app and follow the prompts on your device to begin the journey. For an immersive experience, please consider u sing headphones/earbuds.
Concept Vision & Storytelling:
Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway
App Development & UX Design:
Rene Dufour-Contreras
3D Modeling:
Taylor McArthur, Kistin Ballantyne, acâhkos calf child-dubois
Animation:
Kistin Ballantyne
UI Design:
Kistin Ballantyne, Taylor McArthur
Program Coordinator & Sound Editing:
Evie Johnny Ruddy
Music:
Jason Chamakese
Elder:
Faye Sioux John
Privacy Policy
Common Weal Community Arts Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Common Weal”) is committed to honouring and protecting your right to privacy, as well as developing technology that gives you a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy applies to Common Weal's mobile application (hereinafter referred to as “App”), Buffalo Futurism, and governs data collection and usage. By downloading and using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
This privacy policy explains what information we do and do not collect, how we use the data we collect, and your rights as they pertain to data collection. If you do not agree with the terms in this policy, please immediately discontinue use of the App and contact Common Weal at hello@commonweal.ca.
Information Collected
The App requires several permissions granted by you for augmented reality (AR) purposes limited to the device’s location and camera feed. The data is strictly used locally on the device to allow for AR tracking and for the app to function. The camera feed and location data are not sent over the Internet by the App.
Common Weal does not collect any personal data or information that can be used to identify you or your device when you use the App. We do not collect your name, email address, or device identification.
Common Weal collects and saves some information automatically: the data is purely anonymous usage data and is strictly used for analytical reasons to offer insights on the general usage of the app, including providing statistics regarding the number of people using the App. The data cannot be used to identify you or your device. We use Google Analytics to collect this information.
Contact Information
Common Weal welcomes your comments regarding this Privacy Policy. If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data-gathering practices, please contact us at hello@commonweal.ca.
