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Melanie Jackson
Melanie Jackson is a Métis/Saulteaux producer and director with ties to the Sakimay First Nation in Saskatchewan. Her credits include Vistas: Dancers of the Grass, an animated short inspired by Indigenous hoop dancing, and Wapos Bay, a multi-episode stop-motion animation series recounting the adventures of children in a northern Cree community. The series has aired across North America in four language versions: Cree, English, French and Inuktitut. Jackson was one of the producers on Wapos Bay: Long Goodbyes, an animated feature based on the same characters.
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Dancers of the GrassMelanie Jackson 2009 2 minThis short film presents a stunning display of a stop-motion animation as it vividly depicts the majesty of the hoop dance, a tradition symbolizing the unity of all nations. -
Wapos Bay: Dance DanceMelanie Jackson 2008 23 minIn episode 18 from the Wapos Bay series, T-Bear faces a dilemma. He wants to follow his heart and dance, but can he do it without disappointing Jacob, who wants him to be a star wrestler?
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Journey Through FearMelanie Jackson 2006 24 minIn episode 2 from the Wapos Bay series, Aboriginal Day festivities are getting underway, but there's even more cause for excitement in Wapos Bay. T-Bear unexpectedly spends the night in the fire tower after he climbs up and is too afraid to come down. Jacob goes up to get his son and realizes he's scared too. In an amusing twist, the story is reported as a political protest on TV. Meanwhile, Raven doesn't want to go fishing with her mother, Sarah, because she's frightened of the river. Sarah helps her daughter feel at ease in open water, one step at a time. Through their respective experiences, both Raven and T-Bear discover how important honesty, patience and courage are, especially when you're scared.
Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: All's FairMelanie Jackson 2007 23 minIn episode 7 from the Wapos Bay series, tryouts for the Aboriginal Winter Games hockey team are taking place when a new student, an Inuit boy named Elue Wetaluk, comes to Wapos Bay. T-Bear feels threatened by the newcomer's athletic ability and becomes very competitive. Meanwhile, Talon befriends Elue's visiting cousin, Jordin Tootoo, and invites him to the trap line by dog sled. A snowstorm delays their return, and T-Bear and Elue must put aside their differences to rescue Jordin and Talon.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: The ElementsMelanie Jackson 2006 24 minIn episode 6 from the Wapos Bay series, the survival skills of Talon, T-Bear, Raven and Mushom are tested by an unexpected storm. The children are helping grandfather Mushom set up a cultural camp so young people can learn traditional ways. Bad weather hits and the radio, generator and ATV break down. Mushom leaves the camp for help but has an accident along the way. Left alone, the children have several mishaps - including accidentally blowing up their ATV - and abandon camp. The family makes it home safely, but their journey to Elders Island teaches the children that taking shortcuts at any age is best avoided. T-Bear learns that his knowledge of electronics can come in handy in any situation.
Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: The HuntDennis Jackson & Melanie Jackson 2007 23 minIn this episode from the Wapos Bay series, the community of Wapos Bay is celebrating Kohkum Mary's nomination for a lifetime Aboriginal Accomplishment Award. Mushom, Jacob, Talon and T-Bear must go hunting a moose for the traditional honour feast. T-Bear helps an old hunter, Gabriel, who accidentally shoots and injures a mother moose with her young calf. They must track down the moose in order to save them both and restore balance to the environment. Includes English and Cree versions.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: The Wapos FalconMelanie Jackson 2010 21 minIn episode 32 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon, T-Bear, Devon and Mushom try to solve a mystery after watching a movie marathon of old detective films. Where is Raven’s missing art piece? They question Chief Big Sky and other residents of Wapos Bay in the process. Could there be a connection between Raven’s art piece and the mysterious package in Jacob’s possession?
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Ways of the QuietMelanie Jackson 2010 21 minIn episode 28 from the Wapos Bay series, Wapos Bay has a bear problem. While training for the summer fair’s youth triathlon, Talon, T-Bear and Devon encounter a bear, only to be saved by visiting park ranger and action movie star Charles Norris. The boys work hard and win the games, learning about self-esteem and teamwork in the process, while a conservation team succeeds in capturing the remaining bears.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Self-improvement (Cree Version)Melanie Jackson 2009 23 minIn episode 22 from the Wapos Bay series, home renovation superstar Mike Holmes comes to Wapos Bay to fix Jacob and T-Bear’s house - and finds that they're not the only ones struggling with a home that’s falling apart. Talon’s school life is also falling apart, and as his homework piles up, he and Devon devise a not-so-foolproof solution to buy him a few extra days away from the classroom.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: PatientsMelanie Jackson 2009 24 minIn episode 23 from the Wapos Bay series, Raven is looking forward to day camp, while Talon, T-Bear and Devon are excited to go fishing and swimming. Summer is here! The fun ends when 2 of the boys get a nasty-looking rash, Devon keeps racing to the bathroom, and Raven tries to figure out what's wrong with her friend Amber. Water specialist Dr. Lee Wilson checks to see if there could be a problem with the water.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Patients (Cree version)Melanie Jackson 2009 24 minIn episode 23 from the Wapos Bay series, Raven is looking forward to day camp, while Talon, T-Bear and Devon are excited to go fishing and swimming. Summer is here! The fun ends when 2 of the boys get a nasty-looking rash, Devon keeps racing to the bathroom, and Raven tries to figure out what's wrong with her friend Amber. Water specialist Dr. Lee Wilson checks to see if there could be a problem with the water.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Tricks 'n' TreatsMelanie Jackson 2007 23 minIn this episode from the Wapos Bay series, Raven has more fun than she expected on Halloween, as the elders of the community tell the children the scary story of the woman of the woods.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action!Melanie Jackson 2008 23 minIn this episode from the Wapos Bay series, film star Adam Beach mentors T-Bear and Talon as they make videos celebrating Treaty Days in Wapos Bay. Raven feels left out with everyone so busy preparing for the celebrations.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: The Wapos Falcon (Cree-English Version)Melanie Jackson 2010 21 minIn episode 32 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon, T-Bear, Devon and Mushom try to solve a mystery after watching a movie marathon of old detective films. Where is Raven’s missing art piece? They question Chief Big Sky and other residents of Wapos Bay in the process. Could there be a connection between Raven’s art piece and the mysterious package in Jacob’s possession?
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Ways of the Quiet (Cree-English Version)Melanie Jackson 2010 21 minIn episode 28 from the Wapos Bay series, Wapos Bay has a bear problem. While training for the summer fair’s youth triathlon, Talon, T-Bear and Devon encounter a bear, only to be saved by visiting park ranger and action movie star Charles Norris. The boys work hard and win the games, learning about self-esteem and teamwork in the process, while a conservation team succeeds in capturing the remaining bears.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan. -
Wapos Bay: Self ImprovementMelanie Jackson 2009 23 minIn episode 22 from the Wapos Bay series, home renovation superstar Mike Holmes comes to Wapos Bay to fix Jacob and T-Bear’s house - and finds that they're not the only ones struggling with a home that’s falling apart. Talon’s school life is also falling apart, and as his homework piles up, he and Devon devise a not-so-foolproof solution to buy him a few extra days away from the classroom.
Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.
