Spirit Bear and Children Make History Exhibit

The Spirit Bear and Children Make History exhibit is currently showing at The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre in Prince George, BC! 

 

Based on true stories, the Spirit Bear and Children Make History exhibit shows how children of all diversities stand with First Nations to achieve what Elder Elmer Courchene called “loving justice” in First Nations children’s services. This multimedia exhibit features interactive puppets and sets from Spirit Bear’s four stop-motion animated films by award-winning Indigenous Studio Spotted Fawn Productions, and includes interactive elements to further engage children. The exhibit also showcases archival material from a landmark human rights case for First Nations children, Jordan’s Principle, Shannen’s Dream, and important lessons from history. 

 

The Spirit Bear and Children Make History exhibit is a collaboration between Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, the Caring Society, Carrier Sekani Family Services, and The Exploration Place.

 

The exhibit will run from June 7 until September 30, 2024. 

  • Press Release - First of Its Kind: 'Spirit Bear and Children Make History' Exhibit Coming to Prince George

    Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), the Caring Society, and The Exploration Place, in partnership with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind exhibit is opening in Prince George on Friday, June 7, 2024.
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  • ‘Spirit Bear’ kids’ books and films exhibit opening at Exploration Place

    The exhibit “celebrates the true story of how children of all diversities stood, and continue to stand, with First Nations children, youth, and adults to address inequalities in First Nations children’s services so they can grow up healthy & proud."
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  • Spirit Bear and Children Make History exhibit coming to Prince George

    Spirit Bear and Children Make History is a multimedia exhibit with interactive elements featuring puppets and sets from Spirit Bear’s four stop-motion animated films, which are based on the Spirit Bear books written by Cindy Blackstock.
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  • Spirit Bear and Children Make History exhibit celebrates diversity

    "It’s important to recognize that our pathway to reconciliation includes teaching and learning, and that learning begins with the youth and our future leaders."
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