Native Enough
Native Enough is an art-house short film that describes the negative effects felt from external sources and internal thoughts of an Indigenous person. The film stars Caitlyn Murphy-Eagleson and Dave Monday, whose characters are young people struggling with their identity. We follow them as they share their journey and emotions of being an Indigenous person in the modern-day.
Native Enough shows the portrayal of Indigenous people in the media and how we are burdened and shaped by it. It provides a look inside what Indigenous people feel daily. We see not only the media's portrayal of them but also the inner struggles and thoughts racing around in their heads.
As Indigenous people continue to be painted in an archaic way, it is up to us to help change perceptions. We are expected to act a certain way but to truly control our own narrative, we have to be the voice that tells the story.
2020 FELLOWS
Evan Bowman | Advertising Copywriting
Evan Bowman is a member of Six Nations of the Grand River and grew up in Hagersville, Ontario. After completing his undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario, Evan went to Humber College where he recently completed a post-graduate certificate in Advertising Copywriting. He is currently pursuing a writing career at a Toronto based advertising agency. In Evan's spare time he enjoys being way too invested in sports, pop culture, and creating the perfect Spotify playlist.
Mykelti Knott | Advertising and Graphic Design
Mykelti Knott is an Advertising and Graphic Design Alumni. Raised in Curve Lake, Ontario, she harboured a love for nature and the outdoors. Mykelti finds peace, calming, and inspiration within nature which is where she prefers to work. She began practicing portrait photography in her spare time, documenting her travels and the people she met. Mykelti continues to harness her love for photography and design.
Mathew Magneson | Bachelor of Music, Guitar
Mathew Magneson is an indigenous singer-songwriter and busker from Toronto, Ontario. He is currently studying at Humber College for a Bachelor Of Music specializing in Jazz Guitar. Mathew loves all genres of music and pulls his sound from a variety of styles experimenting with an amalgamation of rock, folk, alternative, and lo-fi indie sounds. Mathew’s lyricism is rooted in folk tunes which has given him the unique ability to create themes and stories while having the upbeat feel of alternative-rock. This overall collection of experiences has led him to find his own sound in the alternative style with a mainstream appeal.
Morgan Pannunzio | Bachelor of Music, Voice
Morgan Grace Pannunzio is enrolled in the Bachelor of Music, Voice program at Humber College. Morgan is a Métis artist who grew up in Leamington, Ontario, the southernmost point of Canada. She grew up painting/drawing and participating in community theatre productions. Morgan now identifies as an artist of many mediums, being a singer-songwriter of alternative music, visual artist, and writer. She is inspired by artists such as David Bowie, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Lana Del Rey. Morgan is currently working on her debut album of original music which will be released in the year of 2021.
Jacob Rogers | Film and Television Production
Jacob Rogers is a filmmaker from Toronto, Ontario, and is a Film and Television Production Alumni from Humber College. Raised on Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Jacob has always been an artistic person, who grew up loving to draw and listening to music. Jacob is inspired by films and shows such as Breaking Bad, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Dr. Strangelove. He has been a crew member on several productions, including documentaries and studio films. After graduating Jacob plans on joining one (or many) of the film unions in the Toronto area and pursuing a career as a Location Sound Mixer, Dialogue Editor, Re-recording Mixer, Picture Editor, or Cinematographer.
Sage Petahtegoose | Creative Producer
Sage Petahtegoose is the Creative Producer for the Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship. Sage is Ojibwe-Podewadmi from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. She is a graduate of the Film and Television Production program at Humber College and is a practicing multimedia artist specializing in digital drawing and woodland art. Sage is also an educator, having taught moccasin making and beadwork for 4 years. Sage is passionate about screenwriting and video games.
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