Indigenous artist scores with meaning, colour on Saskatoon basketball court

There’s a couple of bears in Buena Vista Park, but you’ll only find them if you go to the basketball court.

In partnership with Buckets and Borders, an organization dedicated to restoring aging basketball courts across Canada, Indigenous artist Chris Chipak was tasked with redesigning the paved space.

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From the start he was set on painting bears, or Maskwa in Cree.

“It’s seen as a protector, it’s seen as a guide, as a nurturing animal, and represents courage,” Chipak said about the animal.

“I wanted that to be kind of the staple of when you step on this court: you need to have that bravery and not be afraid to make a mistake.”

Chipak, who grew up on