All My Relations Creative Connections

Northern Spirits is back and what a powerful week it has been.

All My Relations Creative Connections had the absolute privilege of being part of its return this year. We spent the week with youth from Prince Albert and communities across northern Saskatchewan as they prepared for their showcase at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre on Thursday night.

Founded in 2006 by Sheryl Kimbley and inspired by the late Bernice Sayese, Northern Spirits has long been a space where northern youth can explore their creativity, build confidence, and find their voices. After losing funding in 2019/2020, it is incredibly moving to see this program reignited by the next generation, with LJ and Kyle Kimbley working alongside community partners to bring it back stronger than ever.

This week reminded us why we do what we do and why accessible, supportive arts opportunities matter so deeply. ART SAVES LIVES. These young people had so much to share. They were proud, excited, and honoured to step onto that big stage and share their gifts with the community. The courage, talent, and heart in that theatre was something we will not soon forget.

We wrapped up the week feeling grateful, awestruck, and inspired.

A huge thank you to the funders who made this relaunch possible, and to the countless volunteers, chaperones, mentors, and organizers who poured their time and care into these youth. It truly takes a community to create a space like this, and Northern Spirits is proof of what can happen when we show up for young people.

Be sure to follow All My Relations Creative Connections to see a video of the experience (coming soon!)