b'PRODUCTIONBEHINDTHE SCENES By Matthew BradfordS o m e o f t h e c o u n t r y s b e s t I n d i g e n o u sT V t a l e n t p u t t h e i r s k i l l s t o g o o d u s e i n a f i r s t - o f - i t s - k i n d r e a l i t y s h o wT alent and passion run deep inis truly a microcosm of Indigenouswhen it was just getting its feet off Bears Lair, a new Indigenoustalent through and through as a result.the ground. Geena and I met in the reality show on APTN airing thisA varied mix of players ranging fromearly 2000s when she started doing fall. This rings true not only fordirectors to designers have beenwork for the Squamish Nation. I taught the judges and entrepreneursinstrumental in crafting the nine- a program called Aboriginal BEST,taking part on-screen, but also for theepisode co-opetition reality showwhich provided training and resources top-notch Indigenous production teamthat gives Indigenous entrepreneursfor Indigenous small business owners, active behind the scenes.their deserved time in the spotlight.recalls Kozuback. I was using clips from another reality show during my A host of talented people haveFor Kristin Kozuback, owner of classes to show different ways people united to bring creator and executiveSpiritlink Communications,can attract investors, and we joked producer Geena Jacksons long-timeinvolvement began early onshe wasthat we needed a new TV series for vision to the small screen. The showan ardent champion for the conceptIndigenous businesses.44A CCAB PUBLICATION2022'