Through my business, Dunkin Creative, I help communities and organizations tell their stories. I work primarily with Indigenous governments and non-profit organizations in the North, providing research, writing, and communications support. Here are a few examples of projects I am or have been involved with.
How I Survived
“How I Survived” is a collaboration between the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) and University of Alberta. Guided by a committee of Survivors and intergenerational Survivors, the purpose of this project is to gather and share the stories of residential and day school Survivors about recreation. This project provides Survivors with an opportunity to share their experiences with the public and preserves their stories for future generations.
In October 2024, the project team launch the How I Survived Podcast. The first season consists of seven episodes: an introductory episode and six episodes featuring an interview with a Survivor. The interviews have been lightly edited for clarity and length, and occasional narration recorded to provide additional context for listeners. The How I Survived project team is currently working on a second season of the podcast.
Petroleum Histories Project
The Petroleum Histories Project was designed by Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę Gots’ę́ Nákedı (Sahtú Renewable Resources Board – SRRB) and the Norman Wells, Tulı́t’a, and Fort Good Hope Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę (Renewable Resources Councils), with input from the Nę K’ǝ Dene Ts’ı̨lı̨ – Living on the Land Forum. The purpose of this project is to document the history and impacts of the oil industry at Norman Wells in order to support Sahtú Dene and Métis participation in regulatory processes related to ongoing operations and closure and reclamation of the Norman Wells oil field and to strengthen present and future Indigenous roles in monitoring, stewardship, and decision-making.
Jess Dunkin 