before we tell yours–what is our story?

Portal North is a value-based company. In the online landscape these days where everything is metered, we’re surrounded by algorithms, and all our data is constantly being collected — the question becomes: how do we shift the conversation? 

At Portal North, we believe all these tools can be wonderful means of storytelling, and bringing closer connections. We look to provide services that come from the heart, for people who want to speak from the heart. Taking these advanced technologies, and instead of using them to create virtual reality, using them to create a deeper connection to the real world — and to promote and explore the heart of reality, events, and spaces as they exist and are there waiting to be connected with.

meet gavin shields

Gavin Shields grew up not going to school (being homeschooled). In growing up outside of the frame, a big part of Portal North has been to figure out how to dial himself back enough to be inside the frame enough to communicate that we need to go outside of the frame.

A lot of his youth was spent outdoors, as well as learning from and connecting with different generations, leading to a wide web of grounding perspectives. This unique upbringing helped Gavin to find his own path and north star, and lead Portal North to become a company that encourages creativity and to help others find their own distinct path.

Lakehead Labyrinth Project.

As part of his Masters of Education program, Gavin Shields was a graduate assistant during the Lakehead Labyrinth Project. Working with David Greenwood, the Labyrinth Project focuses on the experiential journey and introspective process that the labyrinth encourages.

  • Nathan Pakka

    AUDIO | VIDEO | TEXT

    Nathan is an audio engineer, musician, and writer whose work spans post-production audio and video editing, location sound, videography, musical composition and performance, and writing.

    At Portal North, Nathan's intersectional perspective and expertise across various forms of media informs his thoughtful approach when it comes to providing services for audio, video, and text.

  • RIley Urquhart

    VIDEO | STILLS

    Riley is a graphic designer whose work focuses on creating thoughtful design solutions built with the specific needs of a project in mind.

    At Portal North, Riley works to create both static designs, as well as aiding in video production.