WHO WE ARE

Within the rich soil of our cultural roots, we've nurtured a close-knit family connection, deeply driven by a profound desire to usher others toward their own triumphs. We channel this zeal through the prism of strategy, the medium of art, and the artistry of design thinking.

At SKY STORY, an Indigenous design agency, we've harnessed the potent vehicle of art to serve as the propelling force behind narratives that captivate and resonate. Our dedicated mission is to shepherd our clients toward unearthing a sincere and resonant purpose within their own stories, granting them the means to articulate it to the world.

“As design thinkers, we aim to be perpetrators of progress.”

Decolonizing the boundaries of creativity by freeing ourselves from the institutions of mediocrity. 

MISSION

At our core, we fuse cultural wisdom with modern innovation to craft design visuals and processes that resonate, inspire, and endure. We are a collective of Indigenous and non-Indigenous creators, unified in our mission to elevate brands of every scale. We believe that the soul of a brand is its story, and through culturally rich, purpose-driven design, we tell it in a way that captivates audiences and transcends expectations. Whether you're a startup or a global powerhouse, our work is a commitment to authenticity, impact, and an unwavering respect for the land and cultures that guide us.

OUR CORE PRINCIPAL

Embrace Failure
Demonstrate Resilience
Respect the Knowledge of Others
Immerse Ourselves in the Different
Proceed with Patience
Admit When We are Wrong
Give More than We Take
Create Daily

CLIFF SKELLITER

Creative Director

✦ I am a human.
✦ I am the Great Grandson of Jon Skelliter, a residential school survivor a resilient and proud Ojibwe/Pottawatomi man of Fort William First Nation.
✦ I am an entrepreneur with 20 years under my belt.
✦ I am an Art Director working on a half dozen Indigenous art integrations with the Canadian Federal Government.
✦ I carry Trinidadian heritage from my father’s side.
✦ I am a proud Indigenous person.
✦ I am determined to build things that make the world a better place.

Cliff's work has been featured on

20+ Years
Exepirence
Trusted Advisor to Government & Industry
Lead consultant on federal Indigenous art integrations, community engagement, and reconciliation-driven design.
Creative Director Behind Global & National Projects
From the Princess Diana: Accredited Access exhibition to federal Indigenous art integrations, city branding, and award-winning films.
Worked on
200+ Proects

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Highlights and Achievement
CEO & Founder – Sky Story Creative: Story-driven branding and design agency.
CEO & Founder – The Indigenous Kore (TIK): Workforce and vendor management platform advancing Indigenous inclusion.
Fractional CMO – Scribewire: Canadian media accessibility company.
Creative Director of Princess Diana: Accredited Access global exhibition.
Branding lead for The Five, Sudbury’s National Basketball League franchise.
Co-creator of Downtown Movie Night Under the Stars public film series.
Organizer of fundraising initiatives for a non-profit indie theatre project in Sudbury.
Co-lead of Peddlers Pub streetscape revitalization project.
Led a citywide restaurant solidarity campaign for Casey’s Bar & Grill.
Brand Manager – Cortina Pizza: 12 Days of Christmas campaign benefiting NEO Kids Foundation.
Art Director – 25 St. Clair Avenue East Indigenous Rehabilitation Project, Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Spokesperson for Crystal Green Energy – solar innovation initiative featured in Sudbury Star.
Associate Producer – All the Lost Ones (2024), premiered at Cinéfest Sudbury.
Master of Ceremonies – Empowering Your Spirit Youth Conference, N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre.
Featured in People Magazine, The Washington Post, CBC, CTV, Elle UK, Fashion Magazine, Yahoo News, Anishinabek News, WTOP, and more.
Recognized by Cambrian College as a distinguished alumnus
IMDb-credited media creator and contributor to projects featured by ImagineAR.

BEAN

Chief Barketing Officer

✦ I am dog.
✦ I am the most serious case of office nepotism in company history.
✦ I only have one skill (trick): sit — but I perform it with excellence. (working on shake a paw)
✦ I attend every brainstorming session uninvited.
✦ I am fueled by treats, naps, and attention.
✦ I am 100% certain this company runs because of me.