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Jacob Pratt

Jacob Pratt

Creative Director - Founder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Director/Producer/Director

  • Education

    • First Nations University of Canada

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

    • University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

      2017 - 2019
      Masters of Science in Social Entrepreneurship Emphasis in Entertainment

  • Experience

    • Wambdi

      Feb 2012 - Nov 2016
      Creative Director - Founder

      I started this company as a undergrad. It was a successful performance and events company. We provided a range of entertainment and event services to communities, non-profits, government and corporate clients. I was responsible for every stage of development and major decision. I was able to develop a in-depth understand of every aspect of owning and operating a business. I was also responsible for everything from client acquisition and retention, marketing, accounting, policies and procedures, contracts, and much more. This gave me a wide range of experience. For my work and development of Wambdi I was awarded the 2016 CCAB National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year. Show less

    • Wild Archeology

      May 2014 - Sept 2020
      TV Host

      This is a Nationally broadcast TV show now with two seasons the I am the host for. I am considered the cultural specialist and responsible for connecting the science with the oral history of indigenous people while entertaining our audience. Wild Archaeology positions itself as a part of a very important paradigm shift that has occurred in both academia and western scientific culture as it pertains to Aboriginal studies. This shift recognizes the vital importance of consulting and partnering with archaeologists, anthropologists and Indigenous studies researchers of Aboriginal origin. The series consciously reflects this approach in the series through its commitment to engage in Aboriginal community outreach in each of the locales/settings and through the related topics that we will be focusing on. This is extremely important for the series because without the support and involvement of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples, we would not be granted access to vital information, locations and oral stories required to convey this exciting history. Show less

    • Los Angeles Unified School District

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Professional Expert/Consultant

      I was hired as a professional consultant by LAUSD. In this position I provided a wide range of consulting services. Primarily I was there to develop programming for the Native American students in LAUSD. These ranged from cultural programming to events. I also helped with website and social media strategies designed to help engage parents and other stakeholders.

    • Walt Disney Imagineering

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
      Creative Development

      I worked for Disney Imagineering, Disney Parks Live Entertainment (DPLE). I was part of the the team that developed live entertainment throughout all the Disney Parks, Resorts, Cruise lines and Special events worldwide. DPLE creates all the live entertainment, starting with the Blue Sky phase until it is presented to the public. They then help in the maintenance of each show throughout it's lifespan. I have experience in each stage of project life cycle. I was also responsible for helping with the development of premium experiences and revenue creation for DPLE. This provided me with a vast range of experience within live entertainment and the amusement park industry. Show less

    • Skoden Entertainment

      Sept 2020 - now
      Owner/Producer/Director

      A brand new company, Skoden Entertainment is a Native American film and television production company. Our goal is to increase diversity within the entertainment industry and ensure that indigenous stories are told by and through the indigenous perspective.

    • Dancing Earth Creations

      Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
      Managing Director

      Guide the development and growth of the company to reach long term goals and objective. Establishing and improving business function. While managing all staff and projects.

    • LA County Department of Arts and Culture

      Feb 2022 - Sept 2023
      Creative Strategist

      Working with the LA County Department of Arts and Culture and the LA/LA County Native American Indian Commission. Goal of developing creative methods of addressing invisibility and erasure of Indigenous people within Los Angeles County.

    • California State University, Long Beach

      Sept 2023 - now
      Faculty Lecturer

      Lecturer teaching introduction to ethnic studies.

    • Native Ways 2 college

      Oct 2023 - now
      Program Director

      Director of the program and outreach with a goal of helping indigenous youth prepare and start they higher education careers. https://www.nw2c-la.org

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jacob Pratt
      2016 Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Dec 2015 The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS Support Services (a member of Compass Group Canada), are pleased to present the 2016 National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award to Jacob Pratt, the founder and creative director of Wambdi, a performance and events company based in Saskatchewan. Since 2012, Wambdi has been providing high quality and culturally appropriate First Nations music, dance, and event services for corporate functions and in First Nations communities. It also… Show more The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS Support Services (a member of Compass Group Canada), are pleased to present the 2016 National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award to Jacob Pratt, the founder and creative director of Wambdi, a performance and events company based in Saskatchewan. Since 2012, Wambdi has been providing high quality and culturally appropriate First Nations music, dance, and event services for corporate functions and in First Nations communities. It also offers workshops and youth training.The Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF) National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award is given each year to a First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Inuit, or Métis business person between the ages of 19 and 35 at CCAB’s Annual Toronto Gala, and celebrates an Aboriginal entrepreneur who is leading the next generation of Aboriginal business owners and innovators. Show less
    • Awarded to Jacob Pratt
      2013 Emerging Artist of the Year - May 2013 Recognized for contribution to the Arts in Saskatchewan and presented with the Emerging arts of the year award.
    • Awarded to Jacob Pratt
      CBC BoomBox Business Competition - Apr 2012 Competed in the Saskatchewan wide business competition. We pitched Wambdi as a business idea to a panel of judges including Bret Wilson from the Dragons Den. We were presented with first place.
    • Awarded to Jacob Pratt
      Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award - Nov 2011 My first album "Eagle Calls" was selected to be in the APCMA's. It is a traditional Native flute CD. It won Best Flute CD.