Dekoy sacredscripts is an artist from Saskatoon, Sk who's real name is Dakota Shepherd , Dakota is a first nations artist born & raised in Saskatoon but originally from "White Bear First Nation" . Born & raised in the inner city of Saskatoon "Dekoy" used music as a way to escape & inspire others to see the great in them selves, going on to 8 years sober also using another outlet such as powwow (grass) dancing "Dekoy" has travelled to many first nations communities to dance & speak about his story on how he used failure to create success .

Owner & operator of the clothing brand/record label  “Love 4 the Culture”  we have been able to reach thousands of youth across Canada & into the United States without radio play or any from of media marketing .

with over 10million views (on all youtube platforms)  we continue grow & reach fans all across north America & across the world (according to our online analytics).

Dekoy Sacred scripts is also a free lance Videographer/Audio engineer who has worked with most of the Saskatchewan local hiphop scene , Dekoy has been producing beats & writing songs since the age of 12 & started live dance performing in public at 13. over the years he’s developed into a power house handing everything from the production into the business & social media marking side.

Telling my story & embracing my past to relate with our youth, in order to uplift & motivate we must be fully transparent with facing our traumas & how we overcame those struggles

topics we touch on are

healing trauma, self esteem/self belief, drug & alcohol addictions, gang & violence intervention, domestic violence intervention

1 hour live Concert along with meet & greet

Music is a powerful way to bring energy up after long speaking engagements

making a song a music video with the youth (full length project)

5 day project , day 1-3 music writing workshop / vocal recording , day 4-5 filming music video/ coming up with music video concepts

helping youth find an outlet through music and writing, giving opportunity to experience what it like to make a professional project

Dakota Shepherd is a freelance Video Editor from Saskatoon 

Tansi ! I'm Dakota Shepherd .

I'm passionate about bringing impactful stories to life through videography. With a keen focus on projects that bolster uplifting our communities and indigenous resilience, I'm here to help your organization share its narrative in a compelling way.

What I Offer:

Videography & Video Editing: From capturing the essence of your story to polishing the final edit, I ensure every video communicates effectively and resonates with your community.

Interviewing: My confidence in conducting interviews translates into putting individuals at ease in front of the camera, ensuring authentic and engaging conversations.

Scriptwriting: Crafting scripts that drive pace, deliver great storytelling, and evoke emotion.

Audio Selection: Choosing the right backing tracks to enhance the mood and impact of your video.

My Approach: I believe in building lasting connections with our communities & our youth , aiming to bring more awareness to our struggles through my video projects. My style is story-focused, concise, and always optimistic. I thrive on projects that not only tell a story but also make a difference in our communities. 

Who I Serve Best: My ideal clients are First Nations communities across Canada . With over 10 years of experience working within both local and First Nations communities , I have a deep understanding of how to navigate and communicate with our youth . I'm particularly drawn to projects centered around community awareness , First Nations resilience, and stories that highlight the importance of overcoming challenges in our First Nations communities across Canada .

Let's Connect: If you're looking for an indigenous videographer who cares deeply about uplifting our people and strives to make a meaningful impact, I'd love to hear from you. Let's discuss your next project over a video call and see how we can share that good medicine with your community. 

Looking forward to collaborating with you.

uplift your community