Discovery game and family keepsake book inspired by Meryl McMaster - Saturday Family

Riddles at the heart of the artworks
Saturdays, October 3 and 17

Inspired by the outdoor exhibition Meryl McMaster. As Strong as the Wind, this activity invites you to discover stories, family traditions and the wonders of nature, then create your own keepsake book.

In this family-friendly discovery game, you’ll have fun solving riddles and uncovering stories told through the artworks. The exhibition features a series of photographic self-portraits created in different landscapes across North America.

Throughout her work, the artist explores her ties to her paternal Plains Cree and Métis ancestors, as well as her maternal British and Dutch roots. Her images transport us to places of memory where land, family history and the living world come together.

At the end of the activity, create your own keepsake book.

Birds show the way

Birds, insects, plants and landscapes become clues to spot in the photographs. The challenges encourage you to look closely at the details and explore the artist’s world.

This family activity offers a fun way to explore themes of migration and knowledge about nature.

Our connections to the living world

Through her work, Meryl McMaster reminds us that humans are part of a vast network of relationships with the land and biodiversity. Her art invites us to reflect on the memory of places, the passing down of knowledge between generations and the preservation of ecosystems.

Children and adults alike gain a new perspective on the living world and our connections to nature.

Create your own family keepsake book

After exploring the outdoor exhibition, head to the Biosphère’s panoramic room for a creative workshop. Using drawings, collages and images, children can create a keepsake book inspired by their family and favourite places.