IN THEIR OWN HANDS - ENERGY SECURITY

Client: Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) (Ontario)

Your home is supposed to be your haven - but what if it didn't stand up against the elements? That was exactly the situation for residents of the First Nations communities of Fort Albany, Kashechewan and Attawapiskat, where inefficient housing meant unreasonable energy bills and even health issues for residents.  

Through Save on Energy programs they upgraded over 90 homes to be more energy efficient, improving comfort and health for residents, and inspiring people to truly care for their homes as their havens.  Taking their energy security into their own hands, these communities are actively shaping a more sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future.

WINDS OF CHANGE

Client: Pictou Landing First Nation

For the community of Pictou Landing First Nation, sustainable management of their land and its resources has always been a traditional way of life. The PLFN Council believes that their community's future depends on wise investment in sustainable economic development. We worked with the band council to tell this community’s story of combining emerging technologies with traditional philosophies.

JOHN WILLIAMS - honouring heritage through art

Client: Shell Canada

This video takes you behind the scenes as John Williams, Ojibway artist, takes on a commission from Shell Canada, creating a stunning mural that honours John's community and cultural history. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and powerful symbolism of his art, even while he himself wrestles with the potential criticism he may face for taking on such a commission. He explains that the warriors of his community once protected their shores and still do today, just in a different way.

RECLAIMING A'SE'K - the Boat Harbour story

Client: Pictou Landing First Nation

The community of Pictou Landing First Nation had spent years facing environmental degradation caused by the activity of a pulp mill in the local area. Over decades, starting in the late 60s, successive provincial governments in Nova Scotia made promises, but these were never kept. Finally a deadline was set, and the community was determined not to allow one more broken promise, despite public pressure to keep the pulp mill open. This video was part of the public awareness campaign to maintain momentum and end the pollution in the community once and for all.