I believe in physical literacy not as a magical cure, but as a pathway. A way of rebuilding from the inside out.
Things like a ball being passed, a moment of laughter on the ice, or a parent cheering from the stands, are all part of it.
In the North, our communities have faced a lot: fires, evacuations, loss, disconnection, and the quiet strain of carrying on. The aftermath of residential schools still echoes through families and generations.
Sometimes broken, but never without hope.
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 not just about fitness, it’s about learning to move with confidence, motivation, competence and understanding. The building blocks of a healthy, lifelong relationship with movement.
I believe it’s a seed that grows in a child who learns to trust again through play. In a community that starts to walk together.
Author's summary: Physical literacy helps rebuild communities.