Stories of Resilience: Documentary
With special thanks to: Clorinda Sasakamoose, Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir, John Sam, Romona Baxter, John Chenoweth, Bernadette Siracky, Ivy McRae, Glenna Stewart, Wes Francois, Happy Metcalfe, Brianna Kelly, Kayla Byzuk, Oliver Prince, Darren Sellars, Marie Weisbeck, Robert Ryl, Natasha Green.
Production: Produced by Mastermind Studios in association with the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISETP). Producer/Director: Peter Cameron-Inglis | Director of Photography: Tharyn Fabbro | Editor, Sound Design & Second Camera: Ayesh Jayawardana | Executive Producer: Clorinda Sasakamoose | Associate Producer: Juanita Soles | Second Mixer: Jerry Page | Production Assistant: Tammy Owen.
Discover the inspiring stories of Indigenous individuals, families, and communities whose determination, resilience, and strength have helped them achieve employment and training goals despite significant challenges. Through interviews with clients, community members, industry partners, and staff, this documentary showcases the impact of programs and services delivered through the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program in the 19 First Nations communities served by the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (SNTC) and Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NNTC).
The film highlights personal and community successes during a period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, flooding, wildfires, and other ongoing challenges. It also celebrates the enduring partnerships, cultural strengths, and community leadership that continue to create opportunities and support Indigenous workforce development. From its beginnings in 1996 to today, ATEC's commitment to empowering Indigenous people and communities remains steadfast—helping individuals build skills, find meaningful employment, and create brighter futures for generations to come.
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With special thanks to: Murray Porter for the song "Same Canoe" | Director: Rick Sagayadan | Videographer: Jay Falkus | Animator: Russ Zubeck | Casting by: Andrea Watts | Producer: Karen Abramsen
BCATEAM is a provincial alliance of Indigenous employment and training organizations that works with government, industry, and community partners to increase Indigenous participation in the labour market. Through strategic partnerships and labour market expertise, BCATEAM helps create employment, training, and workforce development opportunities across British Columbia.
ATEC is proud to be an active part of this vital provincial network. By working in collaboration with communities across British Columbia, these collective systems strengthen the impact of programming, exchange vital training insights, and build foundational pathways that lead directly to sustainable careers.