Emele Ugavule’s keynote will address the shifting relationship between machine learning and embodied knowledge practices in the Pacific through highlighting the tensions presented at the intersections of kinships systems, story making and digital divisions.
Emele Ugavule (Studio Kiin) is a Tokelauan Fijian storyteller. Her research and practice area of interest is Oceanic Indigenous-led storytelling, working across live performance, screen and digital media as a writer, director, creative producer, performer, educator and mentor. Her keynote will address the intersection of kinship systems, story making, machine learning and digital divisions across the pacific.
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Rising Algorithms: Navigate, Automate, Dream is made possible with the support of our presenting partner Toi Hourua and funding from Creative New Zealand and Wellington City Council. Our symposium venues have been made possible through the generosity of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, Vogelmorn Community, Michael Sutton of AWACS Communications (NZ) Ltd, and Two/FiftySeven. Exhibition partners include The Engine Room at Massey University and null gallery.
