Distributed for University of Alaska Press
Where the Rivers Meet the Sky
A Collaborative Approach to Participatory Development
210 pages, 19 halftones 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
©
2008
Paper $20.00
ISBN: 9789839054514
Published August 2009
The SKYRIVER process—a video communication tool developed by Timothy Kennedy to allow Native Alaskans in remote areas to express their concerns to elected officials—has received a great deal of recognition for its innovative use of video and film tools to enhance and strengthen citizen participation in the decision-making processes of government. The collaborative process led to direct communication between the villages and government officials and, ultimately, to positive social change. This book provides a detailed review of how the SKYRIVER process evolved and the many lessons learned from its development.
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