Show. Tell. Share.

Storytelling is a common practice in many Indigenous communities and an integral to sharing knowledge and understanding of one's relations with other people, places, and concepts.  

Photovoice is a form of storytelling that Spirit North uses to turn up the volume on Indigenous youth voices.  

This exhibit will showcase beautiful photos and videos that capture the experience of being on the land through sport and play, promote cross-cultural understanding, and share ways of being and relating to others. 

A person wearing a brown puffer jacket and pink pants stands on a snowy field, holding a device. The sky is blue with scattered clouds. Another person is walking in the distance. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.
“I did my biggest fear today, I went down the hill!”
— Gia Ermineskin, Grade 3, Ermineskin Elementary. "
Child in a pink striped beanie holding a branch with buds, standing on a snowy path with bare trees and sunlight.
Children skiing on a snowy field with clear blue sky, wearing winter clothing and ski gear.
“My favorite Spirit North day is when we get pussy willow and look for ants.”
— Trinity Michell, Lake Babine School
“My favorite part about today was playing the games and going down the hill!”
— Charley Durocher, Grade 3, Ermineskin Elementary.
Indoor ice hockey rink with people playing, hockey net in foreground, large dome structure, overhead lights, and seating along the sides.
“Today was fun! Trying to score on the other team and being the goalie was the best thing ever!”
— Layla, Grade 5, NES
“I’ve noticed I’m really good at taking pictures because I’m capturing the moment. You can see people and the trees in the background!”
— Jorja C., Grade 6, Saddle Lake
Young person holding a dandelion in a snowy forest trail, wearing a gray "DOPE" cap and green hoodie, with another person walking behind.
Person in yellow hoodie skiing on snowy slope with trees in background
“The most fun I had today was seeing my friend Lea and going down the hill through the hoop.”
— Layla, Grade 5, NES, SAB
Children playing a soccer game on a snowy ski slope with people walking in the background.
“I liked the scrimmage, because I’ve never played a lacrosse game before. I didn’t know it would be this fun. ”
— Theo
Two people and a child standing on a snowy deck with a forest background.
“My favorite thing about Spirit North is playing camouflage in the bush.”
— Morris Williams, Lake Babine Nation
Children playing in the snow, one lying down in a purple jacket, surrounded by others standing around in winter clothing.
“This is me laying beside a rock sun. I love winter, rolling in the snow, making snowmen, and I love sledding. I feel so happy the first time it snows.”
— Lily