Young Indigenous artist brings ‘northern love language’ to life – CKLB Radio

March 26, 2025

NWT/NU friendship centres council launched new coloring book and cards

“I know I was loved by you when… you took me berry picking.”

“… you showed me how to make my first pair of moccasins.”

“… you showed me how to be free in our culture.”

These heartfelt statements are collected from nine community workshops on gender-based violence held at friendship centres in the NWT and Nunavut last year.

They have now been transformed into a coloring book and a set of affirmation cards, showing the expression of love within families affected by intergenerational and colonial trauma.

Deh Cho Dene artist Elaine Landry partnered with NT/NU Council of Friendship Centres to bring the words to life, creating 48 pieces of illustrations in just two months.