Physical Literacy: Rebuilding from the Inside Out
Physical literacy is a pathway to rebuilding, not a magical cure. It's about reconnecting with our bodies, land, and each other through movement.
In the North, communities have faced numerous challenges, including fires, evacuations, loss, and disconnection. The legacy of residential schools still affects families and generations.
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.
This seed of physical literacy can grow 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 through movement and trust.