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2022-2023
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In the media
2024
Echo Pioneer
An interview with Spirit North Annika Olesen on the Spirit North Rocky Lane Ski Festival on February 29, 2024 with the help of many community volunteers and attendance of 175 youth
CBC - The Weekender with Jared Monkman
The Little Red River first nation Ski club are in Yellowknife. We hear from them. Spirit North Leader, Annika Olesen speaks about her program.
Winnipeg School Division
Elmwood High School's Embrace of Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Students were engaging in a unique opportunity to participate or observe in preparing deer leather led by instructors from Spirit North.
Ottawa Citizen
This remarkable event not only showcased culinary talents but also served as a platform to generate awareness and funds for causes such as Spirit North.
2023
Clearwater Times
Skylar Richard program coordinator in the North Thompson for Spirit North offering land based programs for Indigenous youth.
CAA Magazine - Winter 2023
Spirit North is featured as one of three organizations that are working hard to ensure Canadian kids benefit from the power of play.
Global Heroes
For Scott, sport has been something that, time and time again, has proven itself to be a powerful tool for people all around the world.
Through Spirit North, she hopes to encourage Indigenous youth to find those same pathways and feel a sense of connectedness, belonging, and joy.
BC Principal’s and Vice-Principal’s Association Magazine
‘It is so much more than just getting kids out skiing; it's working in a holistic way with the people in schools, the kids, and other community members’
Global News Calgary
Spruce Meadows is teaming up with a country music superstar to help raise money for two youth-based Calgary charities. Spirit North Leader, Elysia Beaver, talks about Spirit North.
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Canmore artsPlace exhibit amplifies voices of Indigenous youth. Spirit North aims to empower.
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Photo Gallery - Spirit North Program teaches, educates in the Bow Valley.
Echo Pioneer
Students take part in Cross-Country Ski Festival in Rocky Lane, AB.
CBC Edmonton AM
Building connections between Indigenous youth and the land. Interview with Spirit North Board Member Heather Bishop and
Juanita Marois, CEO of Métis Crossing.
Rocky Mountain Outlook
“We hope the impact is that Indigenous youth feel comfortable accessing space in their communities,” said Jennifer MacPherson, Spirit North Regional Coordinator.
Penticton Herald
Tyren Boots is a transplanted member of the Ontario Mohawk Nation whose office is the snow-covered fields and forests high above the Okanagan Valley.
2022
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Spirit North Board Member, Jeff Horvath, is awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
Castanet Kelowna
Penticton Indian Band Outma Sqilxw students and Spirit North create bike trail on school property
Burns Lake Lakes District News
Burns Lake residents’ dedication to B.C. students and school recognized
CBC North
Skiing in the Arctic
2021
51° North Magazine
Skateboarding with Spirit North:
Qwayqwayaxn Levi Bent's endless grind
Penticton Herald
Riding on the Spirit North wind
Canadian Press
Racism directed at Ethan Bear sparks jump
in donations to Beckie Scott's Spirit North
Edmonton Sun
Racial barrage directed at Oilers' Bear leads to outpouring of charity
Burns Lake Lakes District News
Indigenous youth gets ski lessons in Burns Lake
Canadian Olympic Committee
Where are they now? Beckie Scott
Toronto Star
Playing on the ceiling: 30 of the most
influential Canadian women in sports
CBC
Why a cross-country ski program is a
'northern light' for Sask. First Nation
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Gallery: 2020: the year in pictures (#10)
2020
Calgary Sun
Olympic medallist takes expertise to Northern
Indigenous communities
Sportsnet
Olympian Beckie Scott helping Indigenous kids through sports
APTN
Spirit North program continues to find success in Manitoba
BC local news
Go Burns Lake Madison Macdonald
Burns Lake District News
Burns Lake brings gold home
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Indigenous youth participate in Spirit North loppet
2019
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Spirit North sets up office in Canmore
Penticton Western News
Spirit North funding announcement now expected any day
Penticton Western News
Early Christmas present for Okanagan cultural school
Penticton Western News
Spirit North program celebrates at Okanagan Nordic centre
2018
Penticton Herald
Ski program for Indigenous youth expands throughout Western Canada
Penticton Western News
Spirit of welcoming unveiled at Okanagan Nordic centre
Penticton Western News
Dual language sign unveiling Monday at Okanagan Nordic centre
Penticton Western News
Great news for Indigenous youth program in BC
2017
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Spirit North reveals trail for Indigenous health and fitness
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Historic Nakoda ski team debuts in Kananaskis
Outdoor Life
Sunchild students take on Ski Fit
Bonnyville Nouvelle
Kehewin students learn the joys of skiing