b'RIVERS TO SUCCESShelp mentor and sort of give themare a success story for me. This is the same guidance that I had in mythe first year of the [Rivers to life, said Daniels. It feels good toSuccess] program and its been be able to work with other womenreally important to us to match who have that passion for tellingparticipants with the right people. stories. We all have the sameWeve had to have a lot of patience drive, and were all working towardsfiguring that side out, but we hope the same goal of telling Indigenousthat every relationship turns out stories from our perspective aslike it has for you two. women and Indigenous people.Mentorship is just so important, Daniels knows what its like to havenot only for us within our industry, support in building her career.but in every industry, summed up During the Indspire webinar, sheDaniels. Even having a mentor to paid homage to several womenguide you in your life is so impor-who playedand continue totant, and Im glad that Im able to playa mentorship role. AndDesiree Brightnoseprovide that to Desiree and other while shes been fortunate to findProduction Manager, Kejic Productions Indigenous women. professionals in her field to look up to, she hopes to help clear the wayRivers to Success (R2S) is a for even more talented people likeJulia Stoneman, webinar hostredesigned mentorship program Brightnose. You dont see manyand Indspire Mentorshiplaunched in September 2020 to Indigenous women doing what weOfficer, emphasized the value ofsupport Indigenous students across do, especially when it comes to thementorship partnerships for anytheir high-school, post-secondary, technical work of operating camerasIndigenous learner. Touching on theor early career stages. To learn or editing, producing, or directing,relationship between the webinarsmore about the program, visit she said. Theres very few of us. guests, she said, Erica and Desireewww.indspire.ca/rivers.TRICKS OF THE TRADEKejic Productions has thrived since opening its doors in 2017, but that success has not come easily.CongratulationsThroughout the Indspire webinar,to Building Brighter Daniels spoke to the challenges ofFutures recipient Josh building a company from scratch,Swain on joining the the risks of being taken advantage of as an Indigenous storyteller, andfirst class of McCall the hurdles shes faced throughoutMacBain Scholars at her career. Asked for any guidanceMcGill University!she can offer other creatives, she spoke to the value of networking, putting in the work, and stayingJosh supports fellow Indigenous true to ones vision in the field students at the University of guidance that she has been happyWinnipeg, works part-time, and to impart to up-and-coming profes- wants to be an advocate for health sionals like Brightnose.equity. Hell pursue a fully funded Commented Brightnose, Thats whymasters degree while connecting its so important to find a mentor inwith mentors and strengtheningReady to make a positive your industry, because all the stuffhis leadership skills. impact, and thinking about Erica and everyone here has told megraduate school? Up to 20 full scholarships and 60 entrance through the years are things I wouldawards are available for 2022.have never even thought about. So Id say you should definitely get your- Apply now!self a mentor who is experienced inmccallmacbain.ca/indspirethis industry and then youre good to go.2021indspiration77'