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Ryan L. Jones

Ryan L. Jones

The Unjust & Us, Inspired Risk's first feature-length documentary film.

Proud of Who We Are - Saliqmiut Ep. 1

In one lifetime the community of Tuktoyaktuk, or Tuktuuyaqtuuq in Inuvialuktun, has grown from 5 to 6 houses on the shore of the Arctic Ocean to a small hamlet and tourist destination. As time goes on and life i

An Opportunity for Hope - Saliqmiut Ep. 2

More than just an Arts and Culture Centre, Saliqmiut symbolizes hope for the community of Tuk. Artists can perfect their craft, Elders can continue to share stories and traditional knowledge, visitors can le

Our Place of Culture - Saliqmiut Ep. 3

Rooted in the traditional practices, the Saliqmuit: Centre for Arts and Culture will be modeled after Indigenous architectures and ingenuity. Here’s the buildings that influenced the centre and the stories behi

Hand Crafted Stories - Saliqmiut Ep. 4

Traditional Inuvialuit clothing provided more than protection from the elements. It was also a form of expression and storytelling. Sewn into the precious fabrics were stories of people, places and situations t

Stories Through Art - Saliqmiut Ep. 5

Inspired by and sourced from the land, art and storytelling go hand in hand. Just as life stories are weaved into garments, stories are also told through visual art forms. Artists within the community express th

Land of the Pinguqsaaryuit - Saliqmiut Ep. 6

Pinguqsaaryuit, the Inuvialuktun word for pingos, are an iconic landmark that emerge from the relatively flat land of the Canadian Western Arctic. For millennia, pingos have played an important part of In

Drum Beats To Our Culture - Saliqmiut Ep. 7

Drum dancing has been part of Inuvialuit musical life for centuries. Accompanied by a rhythmic beat of drums, singers and dancers recount legends, stories and traditions.

Carvings of Our Culture - Saliqmiut Ep. 8

A prominent form of art within the community of Tuktoyaktuk, carving has long been a traditional and beloved practice. Although carving began as a way to make tools, with long winters and no stone walls, car

Trapped in an abusive relationship, Bi Nguyen rebuilt her inner strength and courage to move past the darkest period of her life. Now, Nguyen hopes to use it to help empower young girls and women around the world. “Killer Bee” returns to her homeland

The Woman Behind Demetrious Johnson | ONE Feature

Brazilian living legend Bibiano Fernandes and Filipino megastar Kevin Belingon may come from opposite ends of the hemisphere, but both are bonded by the incredible adversity they had to overcome early on in their lives. Growing up, both superstars we

ONE Main Event Feature | A Rematch Years In The Making

Symphony Of KNOCKOUTS | ONE Championship's Greatest Hits

Martial arts icon Eddie Alvarez has made his name thrilling fans in organizations around the world and capturing World Titles. However, his rise to prominence did come easy easy. The American megastar grew up in a neighborhood infamous for gang activ

It’s been a tough year for Angela Lee. In this exclusive feature, Angela dives deep into the harrowing car accident and the lengthy, traumatic recovery process. Angela Lee will make her triumphant return to the ONE cage on 18 May. But, another ultra

ONE Feature | The Man Behind Martin Nguyen

Words Of Warriors Ft. Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson & More

Janet Todd Draws Strength From Sick Father

Let's talk Lethwei, the martial art that is more than a sport in Myanmar. ONE Championship.

Spectacular Northwest Territories Travel Tips - What to Wear in Winter

Spectacular Northwest Territories Travel Tips - Aurora Viewing

Spectacular Northwest Territories Travel Tips - Road Trips

Meet Lenora Barrett, an incredibly talented photographer based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Lenora mainly focuses on landscapes, aurora borealis, and wildlife. She sometimes shoots portraits and special events such as weddings, but certainl

Meet Kylik Kisoun Taylor and his uncle, Gerry Kisoun. Kylik has always felt a strong connection to the wide-open spaces of the Beaufort Delta and the traditional lifestyle of the Inuvialuit people, though his childhood was very different. Kylik is of

Meet Leela Gilday, a Dene-Canadian singer/songwriter, born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. She has released five solo albums since 2002, two of which have won the Juno Award for Indigenous Music Album of the Year. Leela Gilday has a

Meet Joe Buffalo Child, also known around the world as Joe “The Aurora Hunter”. Owner of North Star Adventures, a 100% Indigenous owned and operated, Yellowknife based company. In the span of five minutes as a guest of Joe’s, you will get to know the

Meet Behchokǫ̀ artist Ray McSwain. Born in Yellowknife in 1971 and raised in the largest Dene community of Rae-Edzo, Ray spent his life surrounded in the same natural, scenic beauty of the spectacular Northwest Territories that has inspired many nort

Meet Matthew Grogono M.B. and Roland Laufer. Since 1994, Matthew has been hand-crafting glassware from recycled glass, such as wine bottles, and decorating them in original northern designs. This endeavour has grown into Old Town Glassworks, a worker

We are Baby Rhino Rescue, a group of professionals with our feet firmly planted in the “real world.” However, we are passionate about saving the rhino from extinction and use our talents towards this end. We volunteer our time and work with carefully

The Story of Seha

Meet Seha, a true survivor. Seha’s horns were brutally hacked from his face in a poaching attempt in 2016. But his story is a tale of hope and strength. After going through 30 operations performed by legendary veterinarian Dr. Joha

The Poaching Crisis

Africa is home to the world’s most iconic wildlife. But poaching might destroy it forever.
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Poaching threatens a number of species. Even those that may be protected in national parks or wildlife reserves. Poaching is usually don

Northwest Territories Tourism television commercial.

It’s the eternal feeling. The drive for something greater. An unspoken desire of untameable wilderness. Where the skies dance and the people smile. It is a place that will change you. It is the N

Witness the energetic might of the Saliqmiut Drummers and Dancers as they tell stories and share traditional knowledge of their culture through their dance live at Kitti Hall on the edge of the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT.

Witness the energetic might of the Saliqmiut Drummers and Dancers as they tell stories and share traditional knowledge of their culture through their dance live at Kitti Hall on the edge of the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT.

Witness the energetic might of the Saliqmiut Drummers and Dancers as they tell stories and share traditional knowledge of their culture through their dance live at Kitti Hall on the edge of the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT.

Peaceful Violence. The Vegetarian Festival.