Together they have launched “ Our Nation Heals ” through SanJenko ’ s impact agency reGEN Media , to combine the power of Indigenous storytelling , digital media arts , and the rippling impact of co-facilitated small-group listening circles to inspire others .
A timely model for narrative collaboration , ELDERS ’ PROJECT is co-written , directed , and co-produced by award-winning documentarian Liz Marshall of LizMars Productions ( Meat the Future ; The Ghosts In Our Machine ; Water On The Table ; Midian Farm .) “ During a time of climate emergency , the world needs Indigenous land-based and medicine teachings more than ever before ,” says Marshall . “ It ’ s an honour to be a Learner on this journey with the shared intentions of our equally Indigenous and settler film team .”
“ ELDERS ’ PROJECT will be an inspirational catalyst for hope and healing by demonstrating what is possible and encouraging the conversations and dialogue needed to ignite that possibility into action .” says impact producer Charlene SanJenko . “ Through a comprehensive impact campaign both community-based and online , our goal is to reach other creators , parents , and storytellers and encourage them to utilize the power of story to heal in their own families and communities .” SanJenko is the founder of reGEN Media , North America ' s only Indigenous-owned and female-founded media impact agency .
Top left to right : Ecko Aleck , Elder Calvin Craigon , Charlene SanJenko , Alfonso Salinas with daughter Ebys Salinas Lower left to right : Elder Barbara Higgins , Elder Terry Aleck , Elder Wayne Christian
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