Following from the successful launch of Biidaaban: First Light at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, House of VR and the NFB (National Film Board) received a significant amount of interest in bringing the experience to various schools throughout Ontario.

One of our many successful university showings of Biidaaban was at Laurier University in which a two day event was held in the school’s main entrance and lounge area.

BRIEF

House of VR was asked to bring Biidaaban: First Light to Laurier University in Brantford for a two day event leading up to a schedule speaking engagement by Lisa Jackson, the Anishnaabe director of Biidaaban.

TECH & SERVICES

• Managed all tech set-up
• Two VR hosts operated the experience

RESULTS

• Over 350 visitors, including students and faculty staff got to experience the VR film over the course of two days.
• Immersive learning experience was provided to students showcasing a new form of storytelling in Indigenous languages