Racing Waters

Racing Waters is a 9-part documentary series that immerses viewers in the exhilarating world of war canoe racing, following the Island Brave canoe team of the Snuneymuxw First Nation through their 2025 race season. Led by Chief Mike Wyse Sr., the series captures the drama and intensity of the Pacific Northwest race circuit while delving into the personal stories of the athletes who embody resilience, cultural pride, and community. From Michael Wyse Jr.’s journey to uphold his family’s legacy to Edward Wyse-Good’s redemption through racing, each episode weaves breathtaking competition with authentic character-driven storytelling. As the team battles to win and prepares to represent their nation and country at the World Distance Championships in Brazil, Racing Waters highlights themes of perseverance, intergenerational learning, and the unbreakable bonds between people and the lands and waters they call home.

Developed for APTN

Executive Producers – Carey Newman / Patti Poskitt

Producers – Luke Marston / Mike Wavrecan

Director – Asia Youngman

Director of Photography – Luke Connor

OTHER INSTALLATIONS

Totem 2.0

This 12’ private commission is the next in Carey’s Totem 2.0 series.

Salvaged Film Project

Salvaged is a feature-length documentary that explores the challenges and hopeful possibilities for the future of carving, culture and the environment.

t̓saxa̱ns pole

This 16’ pole is being carved from a piece of salvaged red cedar.

VR Witness Blanket

Creating a virtual reality version of the Witness Blanket is an effort to make the artwork more accessible to a wider audience.

Brost Foundation

A commissioned collaborative project with German contemporary artist Marcus Kiel and funded by the Brost Foundation.

The Seedling Project

This transdisciplinary project brings together creative practice, technology, law, and governance and Indigenous knowledge.

Telus Ocean

The site-specific designs integrated into this building façade are inspired by species that once thrived in the mudflats known as xwsзyq’әm.