@SpiritBear

Bearrister, reconciliation ambearrister, cookie and huckleberry lover! 🍪🐾

 Ottawa, Ontario
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Joined November 2017
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We are Bear-y excited to share that we’ve packed up and moved to BlueSky! Come join us there or at any of our other social media platforms for updates on the case for kids at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, educational resources, and other fun adventures!
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Season 3 of Spirit Bear Podcast launches with a two-part episode featuring a discussion on new data from the Ontario Incidence Study on the overrepresentation of First Nations children & families in child welfare. Join @cblackst, Amber Crowe & Dr. Fallon bit.ly/3XueZG2
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Four more days to take the Bear Shares Survey! In this photo, a Regina Street Alternative School student presents on Bear Shares to a grade 4/5 class. Play the game and complete the short survey to help decide on Spirit Bear's next big adventure. bit.ly/3Bk5BN3
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The Spirit Bear Award, named in honour of Spirit Bear who is a symbol of reconciliation & equity for kids, is open for submissions! Three awards of $500 will be given to groups of young people who are committed to reconciliation & the TRC Calls to Action 🧡fncaringsociety.com/awards-s…
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With support from the @CanadaCouncil, we are thrilled to be working with our friends at @spottedfawnart and @STEAM_Labs to make Bear Shares even better. You can help out by playing the game and completing the short survey found here bit.ly/3Bk5BN3 🐾
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Truly an honour to win this award for @SpiritBear’s Paw’d-cast, especially given the amazing work of our fellow nominees: MEDIA INDIGENA, Nation to Nation, The ʔasqanaki Podcast by Smokii Sumac & Warrior Life! Thanks @CanPodAwards! Listen: bit.ly/3Zr5ZTt @pam_palmater
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The Spirit Bear Award is open for submissions! This year, three awards of $500 will be given to groups of young people who demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. To learn more visit: fncaringsociety.com/awards-s…
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Spirit Bear’s new film, Echoes of the Past, is screening at the Available Light Film Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon Feb. 15 at 11am! Check out their program, and don't miss this gorgeous stop-motion animated film by @spottedfawnart bit.ly/3CiJmrN @alffyukon
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Remember to join us Feb. 13 for this Virtual Have a Heart Day Event! Perfect for elementary and high school students alike, the film screening and discussion is free and open to everyone. No registration required. Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8314059679…
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The countdown is on! Leading up to #HaveAHeartDay, make sure to check out the ways you can come together to help ensure First Nations children have the opportunity to grow up safely at home, get a good education, be healthy, & be proud of who they are 🩷 fncaringsociety.com/events/h…
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@SpiritBear has a new resource created just for kids! 🐾 BEAR SHARES is a 3D digital interactive experience where kids can ask Spirit Bear questions, and he will answer. Learn about Orange Shirt Day, Heart Gardens, the TRC, and so much more by visiting bit.ly/3Bk5BN3
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I was beary honoured to be at the proclamation of Spirit Bear Day @CityofPG on Sept. 6 w/ my friends from @CarrierSekaniFS & @cblackst! Mayor Yu surprised me w/ a Key to the City & said I spread "such an important message in a gentle way for children." bit.ly/3TnSKzH
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The ⁦@SpiritBear⁩ is so honoured to be at the Loving Justice conference in Vancouver🧡
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We are pawsitively thrilled to share that Spirit Bear's books are available as eBooks! If you're looking for a more accessible way to follow along with Spirit Bear's adventures, find his books on eReader platforms such as Kobo, Apple and OverDrive.
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Perfect for educators heading back to school, Spirit Bear TV offers students the chance to follow along with Spirit Bear's journey to learning about reconciliation! English, French subtitled & closed captioned versions available here: vimeo.com/spiritbeartv
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Educators, have you incorporated Spirit Bear's Guide to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action into your teaching yet? Available in English and French, it's a great way to teach children of all ages about reconciliation & our responsibilities to one another 🧡
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Attention educators! As you gear up to go back to school, learn more about how you can incorporate reconciliation & social justice in your classroom. Head over to the Spirit Bear Virtual School to find free resources to support your teaching this upcoming school year📚@uOttawaEdu
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The Spirit Bear and Children Make History exhibit will be open until the fall! Stop by The Exploration Place to walk through yourself or join a tour led by youth from the Youth Advisory Council every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Photo by James Doyle.
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You can now pre-order Spirit Bear's Guide to Reconciliation 2025 calendar! Proceeds go towards helping ensure First Nations kids can grow up safely at home, get a good education, & be healthy & proud of who they are 💛 fncaringsociety.com/shop
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Don't miss out! The Spirit Bear and Children Make History exhibit will be open until September 30 at The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre in Prince George, BC. We're bear-y excited to see you there! 🐻 fncaringsociety.com/spirit-b…
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