Physical literacy is a pathway to rebuilding, a way of reconnecting with our bodies, our land, and each other.
In the North, communities have faced numerous challenges, including fires, evacuations, loss, and disconnection, as well as the lasting impact of residential schools.
Physical literacy gives us something to hold onto. It's not a perfect solution, but a process of reconnecting with our bodies, our land, and each other.
It's about learning to move with confidence, motivation, competence, and understanding, building a healthy, lifelong relationship with movement.
Physical literacy is a seed that grows in a child who learns to trust again through play, and in a community that starts to walk together.
Author's summary: Physical literacy rebuilds communities from within.