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students come f r o m all over Canada, and have been a range of ages, from 18 t o 70. Crass arranges for students t o work w i t h professionals in t h e industry, such as Gate Studios. Derek Grose was hired as Associate Producer of Ravens and Eagles on the Knowledge Network and APTN. Leena Minifie is working on Venturing series about Aboriginal businesses. Forth, a TV Wheeler, video journalist Jeff Bear (Burnt Successful screenwriter Jordan Wheeler (North of 60) shepherds the film-hopefuls through the creative process of composing a good script. Then the students "pitch" projects and six or eight are chosen for collaborative production. Jackson Crick, a former student and now Last season student Richard Brennan was given the go-ahead on his project, Masks and Shamrocks, a humorous exploration of growing up in an Irish-Aboriginal family. Shuquaya produced a film about the Cheam Band's rights to continue to fish the Fraser River. Entitled People of the River, this documentary will be shown at the International Aboriginal Film Festival in November. She is now looking for production and director jobs and her chances are better than ever with the growth of Aboriginal television and film work. Crass's assistant, is one example of a "success story." Another is Tim Cruly, who is working as first assistant director on a feature film being shot in Winnipeg. Beverly Hungry Wolf is currently developing a feature film at Lions Church), producer/directors Brenda Chambers and Loretta Todd. Making such contacts is invaluable for students trying to get a foot in the door of the film and TV industry. Shuquaya is excited about the opportunity to work in the film industry. She also emphasizes the significance of Aboriginal people being able to tell their own stories. " I t ' s important not only for us but also adds to the fabric of Canada for people to know w h a t we've gone through and that we're now standing on our o w n . " "There's potential for not just making money, but doing some good," says Program Manager Peter Crass, who was instrumental in locating the funding and setting up the training program. Now that it is a self-sustaining success, the BC government is looking at providing the funding for a more in-depth two-year program. Trained as a still photographer in England, Crass has been involved w i t h film and TV production, including aboriginal projects in Canada, for over 2 0 years. He has also taught production at universities a n d .A\>^\Northmount Pharmacy Having trouble swallowing pills? Perhaps a trans-dermal gel rubbed onto your skin will deliver the medication. A Compounding Pharmacy colleges in Canada a n d t h e UK and has served on t h e Board of TVNC (Television Northern Canada) f r o m the beginning, as well as t h e Interim Board of APTN (Aboriginal People's TV). He has observed how the growth of aboriginal programming has created a demand for Aboriginal talent in the many aspects of production. Does taking medications upset your stomach? How about a medicated lozenge which dissolves under the tongue? O r maybe a suppository would be more appropriate for absorption! Your cat, dog, bird or ferret doesn't like the taste of that new medicine. We can help! I Our Compounding Pharmacists will work closely with you and your I physician to achieve the best possible therapeutic result. I Our trained compounding staff can solve your medication problems. Examples of therapies we offer: · Natural Hormone Replacement · Trans-dermal Medications · Topical Arthritic Preparations · Cold Sore Treatments · Customized Medication Strengths Northmount Medical Building 145 East 13th Street, North Vancouver Tel: 604.985.8241 · Fax: 604.985.1240 Email: northmnt@telus.net · www.northmountpharmacy.com Currently, the intensive program runs over the less busy summer months, which helps students focus and engenders a " l i f e b o a t " mentality that encourages classmates t o help each other. Some of the students come from small, remote communities and there is bound to be culture shock when they move to the Lower Mainland. Shuquaya had to call on plenty of family support to help her look after her seven-year-old daughter while participating in the program. But the sacrifices are worth it. N o v e m b e r | December 23