INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY REMARKABLE COMMUNICATIONS AMPLIFIED IN NATIONAL NEWS STORIES
Recent CBC segments have showcased three significant Indigenous-led initiatives in and around the area now known as Southern Vancouver Island.
(Shown above, the Spilling Tea team onsite at CBC Radio)
The Spilling Labrador Under Cedar Trees Podcast, NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society (NIȽ TU,O) and The W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust Society (WLTS) are all organizations at the leading edge of Indigenous cultural reclamation.
Over the last few months, the important projects Spilling Tea, NIȽ TU,O and the WLTS are working on have all received National and local media attention.
CELEBRATING SEASON THREE OF THE SPILLING LABRADOR TEA UNDER CEDAR TREES PODCAST
On November 17, 2023, we celebrated the launch of the third season of the Indigenous podcast “Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees,” with an Open House event organized and promoted by Remarkable Communications.
Hosted by founders Katelynne Adams and Madeleine Bégin (Kate & Madz), the Open House Event was a great success. Fans of the Podcast had a rare opportunity to meet the founders and connect over refreshments, Smoked Salmon, and Bannock from Songhees Catering. There was also an opportunity for guests and media to tour the event and studio space at the Haus of Owl, a local arts collective and the site of Remarkable Communications offices.
During an interview with CBC Radio, guest hosted by Kathryn Marlow, our efforts were graciously acknowledged by the podcast duo. Madz expressed heartfelt appreciation, stating, “Shoutout to Remarkable (Communications)for helping to put this all together, it’s just been beautiful.” This recognition on national radio is not only an honour for us but a testament to the power of collaborative efforts in centering Indigenous voices.
Listen to the full interview segment, on the CBC Radio website here.
SPOTLIGHTING THE LAUNCH OF NIȽ TU,O’S CULTURE & CARE DAILY PLANNER
NIȽ TU,O’s newly launched Culture & Care Daily Planner has also garnered attention and acclaim, leading to a feature on CBC Radio’s ‘On The Island’ with host Gregor Craigie.
(Shown above, a still image from CBC’s website, directing users to the radio segment)
The Culture & Care Daily Planner is an innovative tool designed to support Indigenous youth by incorporating elements of Coast Salish culture, language, wellness, and self care.
Katharina Stocker, the Executive Director of NIȽ TU,O, elaborated on the planner’s features and it’s cultural significance. Stocker remarked, “It was designed in the Summer of 2023 with my staff and Remarkable Communications.”
Listen to the full interview segment, on the CBC Radio website here.
SHOWCASING W̱SÁNEĆ’S HISTORIC LAND BACK EVENT
In August 2023, the W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust Society held a ceremony to celebrate the return of 45.7 acres of critical wetland from a local family.
The result of a collaboration between the Berglund Family, the Habitat Acquisition Trust and the W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust Society, the land return is the first returns of land to an Indigenous organization via the Ecological Gifts Program.
Shares Chief Don Tom, chair of the WSÁNEĆ Leadership Council and Chief of the Tsartlip First Nation “There is very little Crown land available for the nations to use in the area, so any opportunity to acquire land is meaningful”, he said. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity for WSÁNEĆ to have lands to restore and to use for medicines.”
Local and National media were invited and attended the event via a media relations campaign provided by Remarkable Communications. In addition, a TikTok video we produced about the event has over 28k views.
Read the full story here.
Watch the TikTik video here.
OUR COMMITMENT AND GRATITUDE
These acknowledgments on CBC and other news outlets are not just accolades for great work; they symbolize the strength of partnership and the profound impact of genuine storytelling and community engagement. We are proud of our involvement in these projects and are deeply thankful to our clients for their trust and collaboration.
As we continue on this journey, we remain dedicated to centering and celebrating Indigenous voices through our work. These collaborations are just the beginning, and we are excited for the ongoing growth of respect and honouring of Indigenous culture in the colonial media and beyond.
With gratitude,
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