on the story road.
Over a decade working at the intersection of journalism, communications, and community storytelling. Formerly Managing Director of Canada's National Observer's First Nations Forward series, Managing Editor of IndigiNews during its founding year, and most recently, Senior Communications Advisor and Community Storyteller for Coastal First Nations, Great Bear Initiative.
Specializes in interviewing, writing, photography, video direction and production, content creation, social media management, and campaign development.
Spent over a decade educating and facilitating on communications ethics, relationship-based reporting, and storytelling that builds awareness and drives change.
Photo by Georgie Lawson.
Roots.
A mixed-blood storyteller — Michif (Saulteaux/Cree-Métis), Filipina, Irish, Scottish, British. Her mixed background and lived experiences inform the work and bring depth of perspective to every collaboration.
Value going the distance, meeting people where they are, and honouring the invitation to witness, document, and tell the story.
Emilee Gilpin Media offers education, training, consultation, and documentation services — available for ongoing projects or customized contracts, in-person and online.
Grandma Irene Chartrand.
Churchill Manitoba, 1953.