As warmer weather starts to arrive, the upcoming spring equinox is being recognized as a meaningful time of change and renewal.

The equinox, happening March 21st, marks a balance between day and night—but it also carries deeper cultural significance, especially in northern and Indigenous communities.

Bruce Krentz with the Northern Health Region says it represents a shift both in nature and in people’s lives.

The changing season also brings visible signs of spring, including longer days, thawing rivers and returning wildlife.

Krentz says it’s a time to reflect, reset and embrace new beginnings.