The Grizzlies

2. A group of individuals who work together to achieve a common goal, such as winning a game or supporting a community.
5. The largest, northernmost, and youngest territory of Canada, officially created in 1999.
8. A vehicle used for travelling over snow and ice, traditionally pulled by a team of dogs or a snowmobile.
9. A team sport invented by Indigenous peoples where players use a stick with a net pocket to catch, carry, and throw a ball into a goal.
12. A traditional northern dome-shaped house or shelter built from blocks of solid, hard snow.
13. The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food, which is a vital part of traditional northern survival.
14. Young people collectively, specifically those between childhood and adulthood (like the students in the film).
15. A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen; a sense of optimism for the future.

1. The act of giving up something valuable or important to you (like time, money, or comfort) to help others or achieve a bigger goal.
3. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, pain, or tough situations; toughness
4. The small, isolated town in Nunavut, Canada, where the real-life events of the movie take place.
6. The first name of the main character, a young teacher from the south who moves north to pay off his student loans and starts the team.
7. A type of large, powerful North American brown bear; it is chosen as the fierce mascot for the lacrosse team.
10. The specialized group of Indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.
11. The largest city in Canada, located in Ontario, where the national lacrosse tournament is held.
15. A strong bird of prey; in the movie, it is the name of a character who carries a heavy emotional and family burden.