submit your stories

share your stories around the campfire.

Your contribution goes beyond just sharing your story; it becomes a catalyst for change, a bridge for cultural exchange and empowerment, and a beacon for positive transformation – and it all starts with you.

Our mission is to create a space where Indigenous voices resonate across the globe, sharing narratives, creativity, and cultural wisdom. If you’re an artist, filmmaker, writer, or creator with a story that deserves to be heard or art that deserves to be seen, you’re standing at the threshold of a remarkable journey. This is your opportunity to be part of our global digital campfire, where stories kindle understanding, spark change, and celebrate the rich tapestry of Indigenous heritage.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, there’s always room by the fire, and there is always space for another log to keep the fires burning. 

Share Your Story as a Content Creator

Are you a filmmaker, storyteller, or creative with a story to share? Join us in bringing world-critical narratives to life.

Collaborate with our team to develop and share films, series, or audio experiences.

Use our platform to amplify your work and reach a global audience eager to engage with meaningful content.

Receive support and mentorship to ensure your story is told in the most impactful way.

Share your story. Inspire the world.

Amplify Your Voice
Your story deserves to be heard. The VA Network connects you with a global audience eager to engage with meaningful, world-changing narratives. From films to documentaries to live storytelling, your work will find a home where it matters most.

Be Part of a Movement
By sharing your work, you join a global network of creators, wisdom keepers, and changemakers who are committed to preserving cultural heritage and inspiring action. Your story becomes part of a larger tapestry that connects people to the land, each other, and the wisdom of the past.

Support Communities
Your story can create real-world impact. Proceeds from the platform help support Indigenous communities through donations, education, and sustainable initiatives. By submitting your work, you’re contributing to a movement that uplifts and empowers those whose voices need to be heard.

Access Mentorship and Collaboration
The VA Network is more than a platform; it’s a community. As a contributor, you’ll have access to mentorship opportunities, collaborative projects, and resources to help bring your vision to life.

Celebrate Authenticity
We value stories that are rooted in truth, connection, and cultural authenticity. This is a space where your voice and perspective are honored, and where storytelling becomes a tool for healing and transformation.

We welcome submissions from filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives who are passionate about sharing world-critical narratives.

Films and Documentaries
Stories that explore themes of connection, resilience, and reciprocity.

Short Films and Series
Powerful, concise stories that leave a lasting impact.

Audio Experiences
Podcasts, oral histories, and other audio-based storytelling.

Interactive Projects
Innovative ways to engage audiences through storytelling, tied to land, culture, and wisdom.

. Your contribution amplifies voices, preserves culture, and inspires action across the globe.

Preserving Culture and Wisdom
Your story helps safeguard knowledge, traditions, and languages, keeping them vibrant and accessible for future generations.

Empowering Communities
Proceeds and visibility from your work directly support Indigenous communities, funding education, cultural preservation, and sustainable projects.

Inspiring Global Connection
Your narrative bridges cultural divides, fostering understanding and encouraging viewers to see their role in a more interconnected world.

Driving Action
Stories on The VA Network inspire real-world action, motivating audiences to engage with issues like environmental stewardship and cultural advocacy.

Fueling a Movement
Every story adds to a collective effort to re-become custodians of the earth, ensuring that the wisdom of the past shapes a better future.

Be Part of the VA Network Legacy

Your work matters, and its impact can resonate far beyond what you imagine. Together, we can keep the fire burning and use the power of stories to transform the world.

The VA Network is a platform where stories transform into movements. By sharing your work with us, you become part of a collective effort to amplify voices, preserve wisdom, and inspire meaningful change. This isn’t just about streaming content—it’s about creating a ripple effect that reaches communities, individuals, and the planet.

As part of the One Fire Festival, we invite you to gather around a virtual campfire like no other. Our Campfire Sounds are more than just crackling embers and gentle winds; they are the harmonious rhythms of Indigenous artists’ worlds. These captivating audio landscapes are created by the artists themselves, who share their sacred fires burning on their ancestral lands. As you immerse yourself in these evocative sounds, you’ll be enveloped in the warmth of their stories and culture, forging a deep connection to the heart of Indigenous artistry. Join us for this unique fireside experience, where the flames dance to the beat of Indigenous wisdom, and the stories of their lands come alive

The VA Network acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country
throughout the world, & their connections to land, sea, & sky.
We pay our respects to Elders past & present, & extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples on whose land we live, connect, travel, create, & love.

We celebrate the diversity of all First Nations Peoples
& their stories reflected in their unique artistic practices.
Please join us in respecting the ongoing legacy of the first artists of this country, & all countries.

Meet the Artist

⏲ 1hr 15min

Environmentalism / Culture Change

Finding our way back to our role as custodians of creation.

At its core, The VA Network is about connections and celebrating the stories in the spaces in-between.

The VA Network is built on foundations of relation to one another, the more-than-human world, and

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