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CRAZY LIKE A LYNX
In this new 13 part ½ hour documentary series, in a modern twist on the original award winning series ‘Fish Out of Water’ (FOOW), in ‘Crazy Like a Lynx’ (Lynx), we follow our amazing host Don Kelly and his co-host Dakota Hebert on an incredible journey across the country as they discover how Aboriginal organizations, programs, companies and people are successfully thriving in today’s modern world as they attempt to live a day in their shoes, as our audience comically witnesses, no matter how big or small they may be for them.
By tackling the different positions at locations such as: successful native owned restaurants, catering companies, resorts, golf and casino clubs, commercial lobster fishing boats/ processing plants to dog grooming companies, construction firms, mining prospectors/contractors, fashion runway shows, native theater groups, record companies, the airline industry to sport teams such as hockey, female boxing and snowboarding, the fun and entertainment value of this series comes through the fact that Don and Dakota are willing to try anything to help them understand what it takes to make that Aboriginal organization/ company/program and/or individual a success in today’s world.
Hosts of Crazy Like a Lynx
DON KELLY
DAKOTA RAY HEBERT
Don Kelly is a Gemini-nominated Host, comedian, writer and broadcaster.
As a stand-up comic he has performed across North America and has appeared on numerous shows, including his own national television specials on CBC and CTV, appearances at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and many appearances on CBC’s The Debaters. Don has hosted APTN’s National Indigenous Day Live many times, and served as host for the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, the Native American Music Awards and the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards “First Night Festival”.
Don was the host and writer of the hit show Fish Out of Water, which ran for four seasons on APTN. The show was nominated for a Gemini (now Canadian Screen Awards) and Don was nominated as Best Host. Don is a member of the Ojibways of Onigaming, a Treaty #3 First Nation in northwestern Ontario.
Dakota Ray Hebert was born and raised in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.
She has performed as an actor and comedian across Canada, the United States, La Peñita Mexico, and even Shenzhen China!
She’s opened for comedians such as Ryan McMahon, Kathleen McGee, Kelly Taylor, Derek Seguin, Dan Naturman, and many more.
You can see Dakota Ray in her many silly YouTube videos, including ‘Dakota Tries…’!
Be sure to like her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with this Dené busy-body.
Episodes
Episode #1
Lennox Island First Nation Seafood Companies
Don and Dakota go behind the scenes to discover how the Lennox Island First Nation successfully operate a couple of the many companies the Nation owns such as the Fishermen’s Pride and Shellfish Hatchery.
Episode #2
St. Mary’s First Nation Supermarket
Don and Dakota join the workforce of St. Mary’s First Nation Supermarket near Fredericton, NB to discover what makes this company so successful.
Episode #3
St. Eugene’s Golf Resort and Casino
Don and Dakota discover how an old residential school has transformed into a First Nations owned successfully owned and operated Golf Resort and Casino in Alberta by going behind the scenes with the work force.
Episode #4
Flurer Smokery
Don and Dakota join the workforce of Flurer Smokery in Campbell River, BC to discover what makes this international distributing seafood processing company so successful.
Episode #5
Red Sky Performance
Don and Dakota go behind the scenes of Red Sky Performance, a contemporary, Indigenous, Performing Theater in Toronto, ON to discover how this theater company is successfully putting out performances around the world.
Episode #6
Pow Wow Café
Don and Dakota go behind the scenes at the Pow Wow Café to discover how this Indigenous restaurant is successfully delivering gourmet Indigenous cuisine to the people in Toronto, ON.
Episode #7
First Nations Snow Board Team
Don and Dakota join the members of the First Nations Snow Board Team in Vancouver, BC to discover how their program is bringing a positive influence to Indigenous youth across the country.
Episode #8
Salmon n’ Bannock
Don and Dakota join the staff at Salmon n’ Bannock in Vancouver, BC to discover why this high-end Indigenous owned restaurant is so successful.
Episode #9
Wasaya Airways
Don and Dakota join the workforce of the Indigenous owned Wasaya Airways to discover why this airline is so successful at delivering flight and cargo services to the communities of northern Ontario near Thunder Bay, ON.
Episode #10
Windigo Catering
Don and Dakota join the workforce of Windigo Catering at GoldCorp Musselwhite Mine in northern Ontario to see why Windigo is such a successful operation.
Episode #11
River Cree Resort and Casino
Don and Dakota join the workforce of the River Cree Resort and Casino near Edmonton, AB to discover why this Indigenous owned business is so successful.
Episode #12
Native Delights
Don and Dakota go behind the scenes of the Native Delights food truck to discover how this native owned operation is making its mark on the Edmonton, AB food scene.
Episode #13
Canadian Forces Black Bear Program
Don and Dakota join the Canadian Forces Black Bear Program of the 5th Canadian Division Support Base (Gagetown) to understand how this unique program is benefitting Indigenous youth from across Canada.
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Contact
If you would like to request Don and Dakota to highlight your company, project or role model or to submit a comment, please submit an e-mail to: katery@interindigital.ca
‘Crazy Like a Lynx’ is produced by InterINDigital Entertainment Inc., a 100% Indigenous owned production company.
Produced with the assistance of:
