Murals created during a mid-August event have mostly been unveiled in the communities of Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndil谦.

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For Newmark, who co-founded Strong People, Strong Communities with her sister Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark, having the murals finally visible to the public is a powerful experience.

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However, having the murals in place is just one aspect Newmark is happy to see, another is community reactions.

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Five out of six murals are now on display, with Strong Healthy Elders expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

The murals can be found in the following locations:

-Strong Families and Communities: 45 Kam Lake Rd at the Fieldhouse

-Strong Healthy Men: the Dettah Community Gym

-Strong Healthy Babies and Youth: Kalemi Dene School in Ndil谦

-Strong People Honouring the LGBTQ2S+ Community: 5112 52 St. at CloudWorks

-Strong Healthy Women: located at corner of 51 Street and Franklin Avenue