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owlconnected.com Hey Readers, The final bell has rung, and school is out for the summer. Ahhh! Time to relax, kick off your shoes, take a walk in the seagrass … WHAT? Yep, I said seagrass. Find out more about this miraculous underwater flora (that means “plant life”) on page 18. Then learn about an Indigenous language that was almost lost but is now on the way back, thanks to community members. Find this story on page 12. You might even share it with family and friends as a way to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. And finally, don’t forget to wheel on over to page 22 for a look at some very cool bikes! We’ve got all this, plus comics, puzzles, and more! What a great way to kick off summer. Pop…

Dear OWL, Hi! I’m Emerson. I’m 11 and love to do arts and crafts. I also love to film movies! My sister and I make stopmotion movies with our dolls. When I grow up, I want to be a director! —Emerson Dear Emerson, It sounds like you’re on the right track to accomplishing your director dreams! Filming is a lot of fun, and a great way to create memories of you and your sis. Keep on rolling! —Melissa, editor Dear OWL, I love drawing and painting. I also love to play Roblox with my friends. In Roblox, I love to play Brookhaven. And I love to read OWL and the Baby-Sitters Club series. —Sawyer Dear Sawyer, Thanks so much for telling us about yourself! The Baby-Sitters Club series was my favourite growing up. For me, it all started with the…

Here’s the perfect outfit for any gaming cat lover. A Japanese company has created a hoodie with a built-in pouch for your pet kitty. That way, your cat can chill out with you as you play your favourite video game. The hoodie even has cat ears to help you bond with your kitty. No cat? No problem. We’re guessing there’s room inside for a small dog or another pint-sized pet. And if all else fails, that pouch would make a handy spot to keep a snack for when the munchies strike! So what do you think? Is this a fashion do or don’t? TEXT: MARIA BIRMINGHAM PHOTOS: REX ZHOU (RAINBOW ROOF); BAUHATTE (CAT HOODIE); VAN DER WAALS (QUI WHIZ); MONCHI (SNACK CONTAINER); JULIEN BINCH BINET (SURFBOARDS); GETTYISTOCK (WAVE); CHINA LIGHT FESTIVAL…

Beware of the dinos! A garden in Paris was recently overrun with dinosaurs. But this wasn’t a Jurassic Park situation. The dinos were inflatable replicas for an art exhibit. The massive creatures were made of hand-painted silk and included the likes of a Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, and T.rex. Each prehistoric sculpture was even designed to light up so visitors could tour the outdoor exhibit at night. Besides dinosaurs, the show featured over 100 other species that have lived on Earth during the past 600 million years. Sounds like a walk on the wild side.…

Lightyear To infinity and beyond! Join Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story world in a galactic adventure. This sci-fianimated flick follows Buzz from test pilot to space ranger extraordinaire. Blast into the fun on June 17! Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Explore planets throughout the galaxy and uncover mysterious secrets as you team up with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and more! Available for Nintendo Switch now. Top Picks Make and learn with these apps. Aquavias Test your brain by going through different levels in this 3D puzzle game! One Line Colouring Create vibrant and lively shapes that fold into themed dioramas with this fun app. Ms. Marvel: Stretched Thin By Nadia Shammas and Nabi H. Ali In trying to balance normal life and superhero life, Kamala Khan (aka Ms. Marvel) is barely keeping it together. Will she be able…

About the Author Alix Goetzinger grew up in the village of HlGaagilda, meaning “place becoming stone” (also known as Skidegate), Haida Gwaii. Her Haida name is SGaana Gaahlandaay, meaning “Spirit of the Killerwhale.” Alix comes from the Kayahl ‘Laanas Eagle clan, and has been learning and speaking the Xaayda Kil dialect of the Haida language all her life. She is also a traditional mask dancer, singer, and weaver. British Columbia is home to 204 Indigenous communities and an amazing diversity of Indigenous languages. Approximately 50 percent of all the Indigenous languages of Canada are spoken in British Columbia. These Indigenous languages are very precious, as they hold the history of the land and people around them. But because of colonization, many of these languages are at risk and need to be saved. WHAT…