Narratives Grow in the understory
InnoNative is an Indigenous-led creative studio working at the intersection of storytelling, film, and education, supporting communities and organizations across Canada. We help people tell stories that matter, build practical skills that stay local, and strengthen creative capacity from the ground up.
OUR APPROACH
We take a community-centred approach to creative work — one that values listening first, shared learning, and meaningful engagement over quick outputs. Our focus is on building relationships, sharing skills, and creating work that lasts beyond a single project. This means putting people, context, and long-term impact before process and production alone.
OUR MISSION
We believe that stories shape how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. When communities have the tools and confidence to tell their own stories, creative ownership stays rooted where it belongs — within the people and places that live them. This commitment guides everything we do, from education and training to documentary and narrative filmmaking.
What We Do
Film & Documentary Services
We create award-winning documentaries, narrative films, music videos, and visual media grounded in lived experience, cultural depth, and strong storytelling.
Education & Speaking
We deliver skills-based training programs, hands-on workshops, and public speaking engagements focused on storytelling, media, and creative practice. Our approach emphasizes practical learning and confidence-building that lasts beyond the session.
Strategic Creative Support
We support businesses, organizations, and institutions with branding, marketing, and storytelling strategy — pairing creative services with capacity-building education to create lasting impact.
COMMUNITIES & PARTNERS
We’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of organizations and communities across Canada, including Indigenous Nations, institutional partners, and purpose-driven teams. These partnerships shape our work and reflect our shared commitment to capacity, respect, and story.
The understory is where roots intertwine and conditions for growth are created together. Our films, music videos, and education programs are developed in relationship with communities, shaped through trust, and built to last.
START A CONVERSATION
If you’re exploring storytelling, training, or creative capacity-building and feel aligned with our approach, we welcome thoughtful inquiries. Let’s talk about the work you’re imagining — and how we might support that in partnership.