Stories from the Land,
by Those Who Care for It.
Land Needs Guardians’ Community Storytellers Project
to create more stories grounded in community and culture! Storytellers produce short videos about caring for lands and waters, and the campaign shares these videos on our social media channels. Together we are helping build public support for federal investment in Indigenous Guardians programs across the country.
Storytellers' videos provide a personal window into the current and daily projects being undertaken by Guardians across the country.
Storytelling has long been used by Indigenous Peoples as a tool to pass down knowledge, inspire, and mobilize. Today, storytelling on social media is a powerful way to generate public awareness and persuade decision-makers.
That’s why the Land Needs Guardians campaign launched the Community Storytellers Project—
With over 2,000,000 views on social media since the project started, people are paying attention to the stories that Guardians have to tell.
Storytellers from Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
Storyteller Charlotte Denny from the Nuji Kelo'toqatijik Earth Keepers
Most Storytellers maintain an ongoing relationship with Land Needs Guardians and produce several videos over time, some Storytellers only produce one or two videos.
Some Storytellers prefer filming in a vlogging style on their phones while others prefer using a professional camera. The Project examines and cultivates each individual Storyteller’s needs and strengths. The Storytellers Project is flexible and can accommodate the wide range of schedules and dynamics that come with Guardian work.
Find out how to get involved below, and help support the project by sharing the Storytellers videos,
See Stories in Action
Check out the videos produced by Storytellers from coast to coast.
“I don't want to lose our stories. I want to keep our stories strong because they came from the ancestors and down to us. I feel like it's our job to keep that going and pass it down to the next generations.”
Twyla Edgi-Masuzumi,
K’ahsho Got’ine Foundation Guardians
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