We know change is so much deeper than numbers. We see it in the sparkle of a child’s eye, hear it in the rhythm of laughter, and feel it in the strength of relationships. Change is often measured through data, charts, and reports but can also be captured through story, sensed in relationship, and carried in time. Both are valuable and our work aims to hold them together.
The SPIRIT Year 2 Impact Report shares how Indigenous communities across Aotearoa, Australia, Canada, and the United States are strengthening families through culture, play, and intergenerational relationships. Over the past year, partners reached more than 6,200 caregivers and nearly 4,800 children and youth, supporting families to reconnect with language, land, and cultural traditions through community-led programs.
Explore the report to learn how SPIRIT is building a growing global movement grounded in Indigenous knowledge, relationships, and the power of play.
Hover over the Story Map and scroll to see what’s been happening globally over the past year.
Māori whakatauki (proverb)
Diné (Navajo) prayer
Native American Proverb (Cheyenne)
“Good stories help us grow.” - Arrernte | Storytelling is knowledge, connection, and nourishment — it shapes identity and strengthens community.
