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She has witnessed much change in those decades, but in terms of accurate Indigenous representation on the screen, she says there is still much to be desired. Mathias hopes her latest project, web TV series Jason, will lead the charge for change. The six-part series, available on streaming service APTN lumi, is a quirky rom-com set in Vancouver that puts Indigenous talent in the spotlight. 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