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24 Hour Drum film productions

24 Hour Drum film productions

by | Jun 8, 2023 | BLOG

Susan Leslie was instrumental in nine important film productions for the 24 Hour Drum. As the District Principal of Indigenous Education for School District 48, Susan and I worked closely together for over a decade to document and celebrate the Indigenous youth of the...

24 Hour Drum – Going Strong (32 min. 2021)

by | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized

A “weird” school year with Covid didn’t stop the Indigenous Leadership students from finding their voices and celebrating their culture.  Six schools dance, sing, drum and speak to issues of oppression, white privilege, white fragility, and...
Ecology Transforms Youth

Ecology Transforms Youth

by | Dec 7, 2021 | BLOG

Thanks to the wisdom and community connections of Wendy Kotilla, this documentary film highlighting the work of Wendy’s Youth and Ecological Restoration program became a reality.  Young people work with local researchers and environmental groups, while learning...
Student Potlatch ceremony

Student Potlatch ceremony

by | Dec 7, 2020 | BLOG

Conceived and built by the ‘Namgis First Nation, the T’lisalagi’lakw Elementary School holds the deep spirit of Alert Bay, BC.  The students learn traditional songs and dances in anticipation of a year-end Potlatch celebration. For the Elders, teachers, and community...