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Join a captivating panel discussion with Indigenous animators Bree Island and Harley Knife as they share their journeys into animation. From childhood fascination to professional pursuit, discover how they overcame challenges to thrive in the industry. Gain invaluable advice for aspiring Indigenous animators, emphasizing the power of cultural representation and the pursuit of passion for animation. Don't miss this inspiring dialogue on breaking barriers and shaping the future of animation.
Bree Island, Mixed Creatives
Auntie Bree Island is a member of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 8 territory. She is a visual artist, storyteller, and emerging Indigenous filmmaker. Much of her creative practice is focused on reclaiming ancestral knowledge, weaving stories old and new, decolonizing spaces, and imagining Indigenous futurisms. Her art is also an intimate sharing of nehiyaw / Cree worldviews and teachings and honors connections to land and spirit. Bree is in development with her animated short film “ ahcahkopiyêsis”, a story about language reclamation set in a vibrant and surreal Woodland art world. She is also in the early stages of co-writing an animated Indigenous futurism/sci-fi limited series. Bree is the owner of Mixed Creatives, a visual arts studio. They specialize in digital illustration, motion graphics, 2d/3d animation, CGI and VFX. She resides on the traditional lands of the Kwantlen First Nations.
Harley Knife
Harley Knife is a resident of Kelowna, BC, and is proud to carry the Cree name "Good Morning Rising Sun." He belongs to the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory. Harley holds a diploma in 3D game animation from the Centre for Arts and Technology and has over a decade of experience as a Senior 2D Animator. He has worked on various projects such as Max and Ruby, Pete the Cat, Frog and Toad, and Baby Sharks Big Movie. Currently, Harley is contributing his talents to Titmouse Vancouver.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Harley's fervor for art, culture, and video games illuminates his path. Shaped by the challenges of growing up in and out of the Canadian foster care system and as a child of residential school survivors, Harley's journey ignites a passionate commitment to enhancing Indigenous representation in the art and animation industry. His mission is to inspire future generations, employing creative skillfulness to foster inclusivity and convey impactful narratives within his and other communities.
Join a captivating panel discussion with Indigenous animators Bree Island and Harley Knife as they share their journeys into animation. From childhood fascination to professional pursuit, discover how they overcame challenges to thrive in the industry. Gain invaluable advice for aspiring Indigenous animators, emphasizing the power of cultural representation and the pursuit of passion for animation. Don't miss this inspiring dialogue on breaking barriers and shaping the future of animation.
Bree Island, Mixed Creatives
Auntie Bree Island is a member of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 8 territory. She is a visual artist, storyteller, and emerging Indigenous filmmaker. Much of her creative practice is focused on reclaiming ancestral knowledge, weaving stories old and new, decolonizing spaces, and imagining Indigenous futurisms. Her art is also an intimate sharing of nehiyaw / Cree worldviews and teachings and honors connections to land and spirit. Bree is in development with her animated short film “ ahcahkopiyêsis”, a story about language reclamation set in a vibrant and surreal Woodland art world. She is also in the early stages of co-writing an animated Indigenous futurism/sci-fi limited series. Bree is the owner of Mixed Creatives, a visual arts studio. They specialize in digital illustration, motion graphics, 2d/3d animation, CGI and VFX. She resides on the traditional lands of the Kwantlen First Nations.
Harley Knife
Harley Knife is a resident of Kelowna, BC, and is proud to carry the Cree name "Good Morning Rising Sun." He belongs to the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory. Harley holds a diploma in 3D game animation from the Centre for Arts and Technology and has over a decade of experience as a Senior 2D Animator. He has worked on various projects such as Max and Ruby, Pete the Cat, Frog and Toad, and Baby Sharks Big Movie. Currently, Harley is contributing his talents to Titmouse Vancouver.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Harley's fervor for art, culture, and video games illuminates his path. Shaped by the challenges of growing up in and out of the Canadian foster care system and as a child of residential school survivors, Harley's journey ignites a passionate commitment to enhancing Indigenous representation in the art and animation industry. His mission is to inspire future generations, employing creative skillfulness to foster inclusivity and convey impactful narratives within his and other communities.