Belongs to the Youth
Short Documentary

Eco-tourism companies in Northern Canada often operate without respectfully consulting or engaging with Indigenous communities. However, there’s a heliskiing company doing things the right way—by partnering with local communities to help educate youth on an exciting industry that needs their stewardship of the land.

On Carcross-Tagish First Nations land near Whitehorse, Indigenous youth gather to gain hands-on experience in eco-tourism through a heliskiing camp designed specifically for them—connecting them to their ancestral land while exploring new career paths.

Belongs to the Youth is a short documentary that follows their journey—showcasing how this initiative keeps Indigenous perspectives at the heart of sustainable tourism.

The film premiered at the American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco.

Role: Director, videographer, editor
Production team: Joey Bidner (Photographer), Chris Britt (Producer)