Big Ideas.
Real Impact.

The Collective is our membership program for creators, educators, and community members who are ready to bring their storytelling projects to life.

COMING SOON!

Inside the Collective, you'll find a growing multimedia library that walks you through every step of creating and publishing your work — from your first idea to a finished product. Children's books, magazines, podcasts, and other storytelling tools — it's all here, built for people who have a story that needs to be told and are ready to learn how to share it on a larger scale.

Membership is sliding scale. You choose what you can give, because great stories can be told by everyone.

As a member you'll get access to:

  • Our full resource library covering every stage of the creative and publishing process

  • Guidance on books, magazines, podcasts, and multimedia storytelling

  • Networking opportunities with other creators

  • Invitations to community publishing events and workshops where we work together to bring stories to life*

  • Opportunities to apply for funded group publishing projects

*In line with our mission, our sponsored publishing projects prioritize Indigenous language and cultural content.

The Collective is launching soon. Get on the list and be the first to know when doors open.

What type of educational content will be included?

    • Writing and editing

    • Illustrating

    • Layout and design

    • Printing and distribution

    • Children's books

    • Magazines

    • Podcasts

    • Multimedia storytelling

    • How to fund your project

    • Finding your audience

    • Wholesale and distribution opportunities

    • Sponsorship and partnerships

    • Networking with other creators

    • Community co-creation project virtual workshops

    • First to know: applying for Yaaruin Collective funded projects*


      *project funding may be available for projects that align with our mission

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Membership includes access to our full library of digital content—videos, courses, resources, and any new material we release while you're subscribed.

    You also get invites to exclusive live events where we have Q/A, talk you through a variety of ways to publish your own stories (books/podcasts/magazines), and you get first dibs on applying for our public searches related to publishing collaborative books in Indigenous languages.

  • No. The Collective is open to all who want to learn how they can share their stories.

  • Yes! You can adjust your membership contribution at any time. Since membership is sliding scale, there are no rigid tiers — you simply contribute what works for you right now, and change it whenever your situation changes. Whether you're able to give more as your creative practice grows, or need to scale back for a season, the Collective is designed to meet you where you are. What matters most is that you're here.

  • We aim to expand on a regular basis with a library of fresh content, tools, and updates to keep your learning and inspiration going strong.

    The biggest perk is our virtual networking events and first dibs on applying for our public searches seeking partnerships to create books in Indigenous languages. .

  • Memberships are flexible and can be canceled at any time from your account. You’ll retain access through the end of your current billing cycle.