Gateway Bugs

(2024)

Do you dislike bugs? When you hear buzzing, do you run for cover? Gateway Bugs may be able to help with your fear of insects and arachnids.

A short skit written and produced by Taylor Holmes.

The Ptarmigan | Backyard Friends

(2024)

The Backyard Friends is a series looking at animals that are commonly found living around humans. This segment looks at the Ptarmigan, a small chicken-like bird native to the Arctic. It’s ptarmigan ptime!

Written and produced by Taylor Holmes.

Exploring Iceland

(2024)

Exploring Iceland is a project showcasing some of Iceland’s famous and noteworthy sights, delving into history, folklore, science and even witchcraft!
 
Written and produced by Taylor Holmes.

What are the Auroras?

(2024)

Have you ever wondered what causes the auroras, also called the northern lights (or southern lights). Here’s the science behind this marvellous natural phenomenon.
 
Written and produced by Taylor Holmes.

El Niño heads North: how tropical weather affects the Arctic | CBC

(2023)

CBC Northbeat segment on El Niño and its predicted impact on the North. First aired November 2023.

 

Written and presented by Taylor Holmes.

How Indigenous communities are working to preserve their traditional languages | Calgary Journal

(2023)

Indigenous people across Canada are revitalizing their languages for themselves and future generations. Nakoda  knowledge-keeper and Travis Jimmy John and former CBC Igalaaq host Rassi Nashalik share their experiences in this mini-documentary.

 

Written and produced by Taylor Holmes.

Fashion in Africa | Colonization, Rebellion & Reclamation

(2023)

An analysis of fashion as means of power and control in West and Southern Africa. The video highlights several cultures including the Swazi, Herero, and Kongolese.

Written and produced by Taylor Holmes.

Why bird populations are declining?

(2022)

A study led by Dr. Kenneth Rosenberg published in 2019 found that North America has lost a net of 2.9 billion birds since 1970, 29% of birds, and a study from 2021 found similar declines in Europe. 

Written and produced by Taylor Holmes.