The Company

Storytelling is a time-honoured tradition in the Aboriginal world, handed down through the generations to ensure that the past is never forgotten. Elders would convey these stories orally, and that practice is considered to be one of the earliest art forms. Passing on these legends from one generation to the next is essential to cultural survival. Wabung Anung was founded in 2008 to help tell Indigenous stories using modern media, sharing a rich cultural history with Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences across Canada and internationally. This evolution of storytelling is necessary to keep Indian youth engaged and interested in the heritage and history of their people in today’s modern world.

Our majority partner is Jim Compton, an Ojibway man based in Winnipeg. Jim was one of the founders of APTN and has been highly active in the Aboriginal community, particularly in respect to the entertainment industry. Like most Indigenous individuals, Jim has recognized the injustice, intolerance, ignorance and prejudice that Indigenous people face every day in Canada, and he realized that modern technology could help educate people and break down societal barriers by helping convey the stories of Indigenous peoples in a meaningful yet entertaining way. These stories, when shared with non-Indigenous people, help foster greater understanding and empathy, serving to dispel old stereotypes that have hampered unification and inclusion. We have worked with a multitude of talented Indigenous and non- Indigenous individuals and helped them to launch and/or further their careers in the entertainment industry. Wabung Anung is an equal-opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender or orientation.