“The Tłı̨chǫ Government Culture and Language Departments were so impressed with the videos produced by the youth, Elders, and adults, that they immediately brought Jessie back to work in all four Tłı̨chǫ communities, including the next level of training with the first group.
The resulting body of 45 short videos has not only provided the Tłı̨chǫ people with an incredible legacy, but the lives of several youth were changed by this opportunity to learn from Jessie with her incredible interpersonal and mentoring skills.
With Jessie’s professionalism in media creation, combined with her 20 years of experience and her knowledge and respect for Indigenous culture, I would highly recommend her and her team”.
— Ellen Huse, Tłicho Government Grant Writer
“The Youth & Elders were empowered & transformed by the process. Many students who've been disengaged were engaged, showed confidence & pride throughout the process, including the community feast & screening. It was very 'humanizing' & brought people together.
It was healing for the community to see so many engaged youth—it had a big ripple effect”.
— Basia Hinton, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Educator
“Thanks so much, Jessie. It was a great experience for all of us, and the students were so proud”.
— Raven Barudin, Teacher, Tsleil-Waututh Nation siʔáḿθɘt School
