Indian Pride Campaign
Release September 7, 2024
REZ13 is in search of First Nations people for an ad campaign titled ‘Indian and Proud of it.’
To apply, send a short description of what makes you proud to be Indian and why we should pick you to be one of the faces of REZ13’s “Indian and Proud of It” campaign.
Email us a photo of yourself, selfie is fine but no filters…
For more info also contact same email. Questions are welcomed.
For Penticton campus UBC students
Posters to be posted on the Penticton campus of the Okanagan College for additional details or direct further questions to Sam Smith, Indigenous Student Services Coordinator on the campus.
Moab Hat by Jaxon Howell of Vancouver.
Indian and Proud of It
Jane Stelkia - an elder and language speaker of the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB), is interviewed by Sterling Peterson of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB), on why keeping the name ‘Indian’ is so important to her. Interview will be released end of July 2024.
Launch of Rez13 - stories from Indian Country
June 13, 2023 – For immediate release
Today is the launch date for Rez13 Productions. Rez13 is a South Okanagan production company primarily creating documentaries for a range of platforms. The high impact stories being developed through our collective are in part designed to bring us closer to reconciliation between ‘settlers’ and First Nations by challenging outdated indigenous stereotypes.
Ranging from humorous and informative, to the unspeakable sadness of ever-present indigenous generational trauma, we engage and entertain audiences while facilitating healing and bridging the gap for equality. Out of storytelling comes understanding…
Chief Clarence Louie – Executive Producer
Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) chief and author Clarence Louie is Executive Producer of Rez13. Re-elected nineteen times as chief, Louie’s band ranks at the top of First Nations with band-owned companies such as Nk’Mip, an award winning winery co-owned with Arterra Wines. The band also have land lease agreements with a number of companies including one with Area 27, a world class Jacques Villeneuve designed race track in Oliver.
‘Settler’ Questions
One of the shows currently in production is ‘Settler’ Questions. Asking questions of First Nations people, ‘settlers’ take on the challenge to learn about native culture, history and grievances. Through a collection of stories, the characters at the centre of this philosophical exploration of the differences between two strikingly different cultures, understanding is gained for both parties when approached with curiosity and empathy… often with surprising results.
See our pitch video for Telus STORYHIVE funding:
Indians and Cowboys and the Garnett Valley Gang
May 2023 - Summerland’s Garnett Valley Gang is one of the most popular attractions in the Okanagan. These “lawless bandits” have their own culture and a bond that has kept the gang together for 27 years. Headed by Jimmy Boots and Mexicali Rose, the gang “performs” fourteen robberies each summer, where they attack the beloved 1912 Kettle Valley Steam Train… and rob passengers for charity.
The Garnett Valley Gang are welcoming First Nations riders this summer and as part of a documentary on the importance of horses to local native culture, we will be filming the gang’s exploits “on-stage” and off – for another new production by Rez13. Filming began June 4, 2023.
Shown here are Black Jack, Willy Swagger and Buffalo Will.