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PRODUCTION SERVICES Assembly of First Nations Languages Program National Indigenous Literacy Association: FourDirectionsTeachings.com Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy Programme - Designed a clean and highly functional website on the important issues of woman abuse in Aboriginal communities. www.kanawayhitowin.ca
Native Canadian Center of Toronto - Provided website training for youth in the One Nation in Unity Youth Program. The result a fantastic web project. www.ndnuncensored.com
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
- Developed and produced all aspects of the site including the interactive games, www.dopendn.ca
Toronto Aboriginal Care Team - Developed and produced the web site, www.torontocareteam.org, and all communications/ marketing materials, including logo, graphic design, and content.
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services - Designed and developed a special report on the Rural Native Housing Program.
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Ningwakwe Learning Press - Produced Seven Fires, an educational video based on an oral teaching by Sally Gaikezheyongai.
| “Invert Media took a three hour oral teaching and made it into a 1hour video presentation that honored the values and principles of the Seven Fires. They were very respectful and demonstrated a deep sensitivity. I am honoured by the work they’ve done.”
~ Sally Gaikezheyongai, Aboriginal Literacy Worker
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RESEARCH AND WRITING SERVICES
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
- Researched and wrote the Aboriginal Language Literacy Strategy.
National Association of Friendship Centres - Researched and wrote Nurturing the Good Mind, a discussion paper on family literacy and the Friendship Centre movement.
- Researched and wrote Circling the Drum, a national literacy strategy for urban indigenous families and communities.
- Conducted a national survey and researched and wrote a report and recommendations on urban aboriginal language programming, National Friendship Centre Survey of Aboriginal Language Programs
- NAFC documents are published at: http://www.nafc-aboriginal.com/policy.htm
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto - Researched and wrote a successfully funded proposal to the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy.
- Researched and wrote the successfully funded Urban Aboriginal Strategy proposal.
Dominion Institute of Canada - Researched, revised and edited First Nations In Canada, a book to be published through Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
- Consulted on and wrote curriculum for the online component of the Our Story project.
- Developed a series of online activities/ learning tools for The Memory Project Digital Archives.
| “You brought a steady hand and sound research skills to the team. Your patience, professionalism and dedication to your work were appreciated.”
~ Alison Faulknor
Director of Programmes, Dominion Institute of Canada
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Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres - Researched and wrote an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Tool Kit for frontline workers in Aboriginal communities.
- Developed and produced all aspects of the site including the interactive games, www.dopendn.ca
- Researched and wrote Family Literacy in Ontario Friendship Centres, a strategic survey and policy document.
- OFIFC documents are published at www.ofifc.org.
The Write Circle - Researched and wrote a variety of articles on Aboriginal youth and the justice system, Aboriginal Approaches to FAS/E, Ontario’s Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy, and Urban Aboriginal Youth Sexual Health and Pregnancy.
Summit Films Inc. - Researched several episodes for an Aboriginal Historical drama series called Indian Outlaws.
| “We were introduced to Invert Media by CTV’s creative people when we needed an experienced researcher for a six part, one hour dramatic television. The work clearly demonstrated not only an understanding of film script requirements and story but (most importantly)the nuances of Aboriginal cultural life.”
~ Lorne MacPherson, President, Summit Films
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Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities/Ontario Native Literacy Coalition
- Researched and wrote a national report on Aboriginal literacy, Sharing Methodologies and Resources
CONSULTING SERVICES
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto - Consulted on, developed and implemented a Communications Strategy for the Toronto Aboriginal Care Team.
- Consulted on and developed a Training Strategy for Addictions and Mental Health Workers.
Native Women’s Association of Canada - Provided media training to the Board of Directors around creation of a Communications Plan and Media Protocol.
Redbark Productions Inc. - Story Editing on a CBC and APTN Christmas Special Brebeuf: The Saint and His Song.
| “Jennifer came aboard the project a few weeks before filming began and carefully read and made notes on the draft. Her notes on
structure were thorough and helpful. We were aiming for
a non-stereotypical presentation and Jennifer’s unique insight,
particularly her visual suggestions, were invaluable in our achieving the desired result.” ~ Bob Sandler, Executive Producer, Redbark Productions
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CineFocus Canada Interactive Inc
- Advised and consulted on From Field to Studio: The Art of Paul Kane (an Interactive DVD).
National Aboriginal Health Organization - Editing services on The Peoples’ Report – First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey 2002-03.
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