Nang K’uulas
Nang K’uulas Patrick Shannon is a Haida filmmaker, creative leader, and social impact powerhouse from Skidegate, Haida Gwaii.
An award-winning director and community builder, Patrick’s debut feature documentary Saints and Warriors has screened across North America to critical acclaim—earning the Colin Low Award for Best Canadian Director (DOXA), four Leo Award nominations, and standing ovations from packed houses.
Blending art, entrepreneurship, and community care, Patrick leads the film production company InnoNative, co-founded the world’s first all-Indigenous modelling agency Supernaturals, and helps drive creative resurgence through the Haida Gwaii Media Collective and Precious Culture Society.
Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year (BC Aboriginal Business Awards) and recognized globally by Ashoka and Salzburg Global Seminar, Patrick’s work is rooted in Indigenous excellence and self-determination.
His mission? To tell unforgettable stories and ensure Indigenous communities have the tools, talent, and infrastructure to tell their own.
Featured Projects
Feature Documentary
Saints and Warriors
Writer and Director
Film Production Company
InnoNative
Director and Founder
Media Resource & Training Initiaitve
Haida Gwaii Media Collective
Co-Founder
Theatrical Performance
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