Watching the raspberries grow

The raspberries are really starting to grow, thanks to a healthy amount of rain this month. Photo: Tony Eetak
The raspberries are really starting to grow, thanks to a healthy amount of rain this month. Photo: Tony Eetak

Every morning, we step into the backyard with a camera in hand, eager to capture the latest changes in our raspberry bushes. Watching the raspberry bushes start to grow has become a peaceful escape from the daily grind of school and life. Each berry will start as a tiny, hard green dot, then slowly transform, softening and turning a vibrant red, hinting at the juicy sweetness to come. The buzzing bees are like little artists, pollinating with purpose, and we’ve come to admire their dedication. That’s where the saying “Busy as a Bee” comes from.

Seeing these bushes evolve reminds us that growth takes time, whether it’s in nature or in our own journeys. Snapping photos of each stage, we document not just the growth of the raspberries, but also our own journey of appreciation and understanding.

About our summer programming

Youth, Arts and Media Team summer activities are supported with funding and support from a number of partners and collaborators, including: Global Dignity Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the University of Minnesota Duluth, Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. We also thank the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, Agri-Food and Agriculture Canada and the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Skills Program. Thank you for supporting the Youth, Arts and Media Team.

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Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is an emerging artist, musician and culture connector from Arviat, Nunavut, now exploring the arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A founding member of the Art Borups Corners, Tony has a demonstrated passion for photography, music, composition, and visual arts. With over five years of experience as a dedicated volunteer, collaborator and co-funder of several arts projects, Tony has been involved in various participatory arts events through organizations like the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, and Our People, Our Climate. His contributions earned him recognition as a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada in 2023. His work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.

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