Land & Spirit Archives

The Art of Seeing

A photographer returns to the same overlooked subject on the prairie for seventeen years, discovering how time, attention, and repetition transform the act of seeing.

Walking With Rattlesnakes

A story of fear, curiosity, & the hidden wildlife of the prairie.

Owlet Banding Day on the Prairie

In this episode of Backroad Stories, we join a local team of researchers near Morse, Saskatchewan as they carefully band great horned owlets.

The Continuing Legacy of Wallace Stegner

On a cold winter’s day in Eastend, Saskatchewan, the stark beauty of the land mirrors the raw honesty captured in the photographs of Wyoming pioneer photographer Lora Webb Nichols. Writer Dominika Prejdova, visiting from bustling Warsaw, Poland, spent time in Eastend as part of the Wallace Stegner House Residency Program,

The Perfection of the Morning

Created as an experimental short film, our narrative attempts to portray elements of the 1994 best-selling book by Canadian Author Sharon Butala.

Wakšúpi: Historic Lakota Beadwork

Through intricate beadwork, quillwork, and historical artifacts, the Wakšúpi: Historic Lakota Beadwork exhibit highlights how Lakota women preserved their culture and traditions, honoring the personal and utilitarian artistry woven into everyday life

maskikiy pimohtewin – Medicine Walk in Grasslands

Step into a world where the rustle of native grasses and the vast prairie connect us to something greater. maskikiy pimohtewin – Medicine Walk in Grasslands invites you to journey through the heart of southwest Saskatchewan—a place where tradition, culture, and nature converge for a powerful experience. This film showcases more than a walk; it’s a glimpse into the healing potential of reconnecting with the land.

Bird Counting in Cypress Hills

Started in 1900 the Christmas Bird Count happens across North America from mid-December until the first week in January. In Cypress Hills volunteers gather to marvel at both mammals and the over 15 different species of birds.

Northwest Mounted Police Trail Gone But Not Forgotten

In 1960 a group of local volunteers came together and installed over 200 markers to highlight the Northwest Mounted Police Patrol Trail. Over sixty years later, another volunteer group organized by the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society visits the trail making repairs to the markers.

Forest Bathing in Cypress Hills

Jacquie Bolton is a Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide who seeks relaxation from everyday life through simple walks in nature. This documentary follows Jacquie as she guides a group through the Whispering Pines path in Cypress Hills.

Saving The Greater Sage Grouse

This documentary examines the activities of Grasslands National Park and the Wilder Institute in an effort to save the Greater Sage Grouse from extinction in Canada.