Daily Connections to Spirit

The winter season can be a wonderful time of year, but cold temperatures and reduced sunlight affect everyone, especially here in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo area of Treaty 8 territory, ᓂᐢᑕᐋᐧᔮᐤ nistawâyâw, ełídlį kuę́, where the days light hours are shorter than most regions.

Lack of sunlight can lead to feeling sad; you may even experience seasonal affective disorder.

Here are some easy steps you can do daily to help lift your mood and connect with your spirit during the long winter months.

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