ANIMAL NATION (doc series)

Role: Editor (Episode 1 – Bear)

This groundbreaking project, created in collaboration with Indigenous communities across Canada and the U.S., takes viewers deep into the heart of some of the continent’s most beautiful wild spaces and tells the stories of seven iconic animals, guided by the people who have co-existed and protected their shared territories for generations. From incredible animal behaviour to on-the-ground conservation efforts, each of the seven episodes highlights a keystone species: Bear, Beaver, Bison, Caribou, Eagle, Salmon, and Wolf.

In Episode 1 – Bear – the Ktunaxa highlight their deep spiritual connection to grizzly bears through research, conservation and efforts to protect their sacred habitat.

7 X 44 minutes, 2026
Produced by Jesse Bochner and Ari Cohen (2Ducks Media) for APTN