Shining a Light on Indigenous Art

From May 28 to 30, 2025, students from St. Pascal School in Green Lake participated in “Shining a Light on Indigenous Art,” a three-day educational field trip designed to immerse youth in Indigenous culture through hands-on artistic experiences. The project highlighted diverse forms of Indigenous expression, including visual art, drama, music, and dance, offering students a unique opportunity to engage with culture outside the classroom.

On Day 1, students toured the Allen Sapp Museum in North Battleford to explore the life and work of the celebrated Cree artist. They then traveled to Saskatoon for a guided tour and visual art workshop at the Remai Modern and attended a theatre production at the Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre, gaining insight into Indigenous storytelling through performance.

Day 2 was filled with interactive and engaging activities. Although the original plan for powwow dancing at Dakota Dunes was adjusted, students participated in hoop dancing at Wanuskewin Heritage Park with Lawrence Roy. They also toured the Persephone Theatre for a behind-the-scenes look at stage production, joined a graffiti walking tour featuring buskers, a dance workshop (jive and Lindy hop), and a bubble show, and later attended a live theatre performance at Persephone.

On Day 3, the group visited the Western Development Museum and returned to Wanuskewin for further cultural engagement, including exhibits, crafts, and another hoop dancing session. The trip concluded with students travelling back to Green Lake.

“Shining a Light on Indigenous Art” provided students from St. Pascal School with enriching cultural experiences that fostered creativity, awareness, and pride. By connecting directly with artists and cultural educators, students deepened their understanding of Indigenous art and identity in Saskatchewan.