A new interactive exhibit based on a series of kids’ books and stop-motion animated films opens at the Exploration Place on Friday (June 7).
It is called Spirit Bear and Children Make History, according to the museum it “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 and proud.”
The exhibit will feature sets and puppets from the four Spirit Bear films, based on the books by Cindy Blackstock.
“The inspiring reconciliation actions of the children are woven into Spirit Bear’s series of children’s books and have been transformed into stop-motion animation featuring hand-crafted puppets and sets created by the award-winning Indigenous studio Spotted Fawn Productions,” said Blackstock, who is also the Executive Director of the Caring Society. “Scenes from the books and films are set in Lheidli T’enneh First Nation territory and the City of Prince George, so it is particularly fitting to host this inaugural museum
exhibit in the places that Spirit Bear calls home.”
“We were thrilled when our partners approached us about hosting this exhibit,” says Robyn Curtis, The Exploration Place’s VP – Development & Partnerships. “It ties in with so much of our ongoing work around reconciliation and our efforts to share stories that resonate with all ages. From the outset, we recognized that The Exploration Place would be the perfect venue for this exhibit. We are extremely honoured and proud to be a part of it and to contribute to the dialogue around reconciliation in our community.”
You can watch the Spirit Bear films here.
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