Indigenous policing is community policing.
That's one of the things Cpl. Tammy Dodginghorse told me during my ride long earlier this year.
Indigenous Police Services like the Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service play a crucial role in fostering trust and understanding within First Nations communities.
I was honoured to spend a day with officers and am proud to share what I learned.
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As winter approaches, it's time to explore the slopes in a whole new way.
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Skibiking combines the rush of cycling with the exhilaration of skiing.
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Is this the future of snow sports or just another fleeting fad?
Check it out in my quick dive into the wild world of skibiking!
#WinterSports hashtag#Skibiking hashtag#calgaryvideo hashtag#videoproduction hashtag#yycvideography
Curious what the life of a Fire Lookout is like in Alberta, Canada?
Meet Shane Turner.
A musician and self-described introvert, Shane gives us a glimpse inside his summertime gig high in the Canadian Rockies.
And he did such a good job explaining, Alberta Wildfire used the video to show the public the vital work done by fire spotters.
#corporatevideo #yycvideoproduction #yycvideographer #yycvideo #CalgaryVideoProduction
For all your aviation fans ... or for those who enjoy a quirky story, here's a little piece I filmed / edited for CBC News awhile back.
If your organization or someone you know is looking for help with video storytelling/production, please feel free to reach out.
#videoproduction #videographer #yycvideographer #yycvideo
Wild horses have long been a presence in Alberta, western Canada. But many ranchers see them as nuisances and some want them off the land.
Wild Horses of Alberta Society, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to saving these animals and finding them new homes. They've joined forces with veterinary students from the University of Calgary to manage their populations.
Filmed and edited for CBC Calgary.
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Throwback to last fall and lots of fun filming with these young men and boys from the Stoney Nation.
Positive change through skateboarding ... inspiring work from Cousins Skateboard Community @cousinsskateboarding
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#skateboard #skateboardingisfun #sk8 #sk8life #empowerment #youth #Canada #stoney #minithni #sunsetskate
Funeral directors - or morticians, as they're sometimes called - always conjured up visions of creepy dudes wanting to upsell folks in the midst of their suffering.
But then came my first day filming with a group of young people studying to become funeral directors
Part therapist, part artist, part project manager - these university students changed my perspective on the industry 100%.
Take a look and see what you think. Could you do the job?
#mountroyaluniversity #calgarybusiness #calgaryvideographer #videoproduction #yycbusiness
Great fun filming / editing this promo video for the CBC Calgary communications team for their first open mic night back in July.
Hopefully it encourages more people to get out and enjoy the musical talent this town has to offer ... and build a more vibrant community in the process.
#videoproduction #calgaryliving #calgarybusiness
How to make visual content (with a message) that gets seen?
Find interesting shots, ask your subject the right questions, and edit it in a way that makes the piece informative and entertaining.
This mini-doc I made for a local broadcaster has received tens of thousands of views. The owner loved it and is using it for his own marketing.
Know any entrepreneurs looking for video content / storytelling that stands out? Please send them my way.
Happy Cat-urday!
Meet Gary the Cat. He's an adventurous feline who loves to ski, hike and kayak in the Canadian Rockies.
I got to film with Gary and his media manager/owner James at one of the local ski hills a few weeks back. Now I understand why he's a social media star!
#documentary #socialmedia #adventurecat
Sonya and Cayda Dodginghorse are a mother / daughter team passionate about horses and the sport of barrel racing.
They've already won a title and are set on more victories.
But Sonya also believes it's important to raise awareness about Indigenous issues while on the road, and to inspire young women from First Nations communities across Canada and the US.
Happy I got to spend an afternoon with the duo on their beautiful ranch on the Tsuut'ina Nation.
Cody Big Tobacco says horse relay is “organized chaos.” With horses coming and going, the rider acts as the baton in what has been dubbed the original extreme sport.
Loved filming with Cody and his family-team at Big Tobacco Relay out on Siksika Nation a few weeks back.
Their 'can-do' attitude and passion for the sport is inspiring!
#team #horseracing #indigenousleadership #adrenaline
Cody Big Tobacco says horse relay is “organized chaos.” With horses coming and going, the rider acts as the baton in what has been dubbed the original extreme sport.
Loved filming with Cody and his family-team at Big Tobacco Relay out on Siksika Nation a few weeks back.
Their 'can-do' attitude and passion for the sport is inspiring!
#team #horseracing #indigenousleadership #adrenaline
Cody Big Tobacco says horse relay is “organized chaos.” With horses coming and going, the rider acts as the baton in what has been dubbed the original extreme sport.
Loved filming with Cody and his family-team at Big Tobacco Relay out on Siksika Nation a few weeks back.
Their 'can-do' attitude and passion for the sport is inspiring!
#team #horseracing #indigenousleadership #adrenaline
Why catalytic converters are stolen from cars
Catalytic converter thefts are endemic across Canada. Sky-high prices for precious metals are driving the robberies.
Within 20 minutes of visiting a local muffler shop for a story I was producing for the CBC, a woman arrived with her van that'd had two catalytic converters cut out. She was told it would cost over $5000 to repair ... all for an opportunistic crime that took less than a minute to commit.
I hope this story I filmed / edited helps folks understand why the thefts are happening and what they can do to protect themselves.
