Residents of Flying Dust First Nation are receiving gifts from anonymous sources in a community-wide kindness campaign (Facebook/Brenda Norman)

By Elliott Knopp

Dusting Campaign

Flying Dust First Nation engaging in community kindness campaign

Nov 4, 2021 | 4:26 PM

The Flying Dust First Nation community is spreading positivity and kindness with a pay it forward campaign.

‘Dusting,’ a localized revision of the popular ‘Ninja’ trend in which people surprise others with gifts anonymously, has spread throughout the community and established a presence in community social media groups.

Cheryl Bear, a youth worker, said the idea for the campaign had popped up in several discussions and staff meetings before making a re-appearance in the community.

A gift set received as part of a community kindness campaign. (Facebook/Shahayle Norman)

She mentioned a similar campaign had taken place the year prior, and organizers thought now would be a good time to revive the popular campaign as some in the community are feeling worn out from the duration of COVID-19 measures.

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“People are just starting to get into it now because we totally forgot about it,” she said.

“We just have so much going on all the time, and people started getting dusted in the office and stuff. The simple little gifts like a coffee card, coffee mug, some people like chocolates, stuff like that.”

Bear highlighted some of the local nurses being surprised with gifts of their own as one of the memorable experiences that stand out the most. Others have posted their gifts to social media, encouraging people to get in on the action and keep the spirit of the initiative active.

Coffee gift set received in ‘Dusting’ campaign. (Facebook/Shelly Dawn)

While many of the social media posts come from people working in office spaces, Bear reiterated the campaign is open to all members of the community.

“Some of the community members were asking if it was just the office just because the people in the office have been doing it more,” she said.

“I can’t wait to see everybody’s things that they get them. When people get these little gifts like that, it’s so nice to see them brighten up. It just makes their whole day and it’s really nice to see people getting little tiny gifts.”

The campaign doesn’t have a designated timeline, meaning residents will have the opportunity to join in on the fun whenever they feel inclined.

Bear said she hopes the campaign will gain more traction outside of the offices and bring people together at this time of the season.

“Get out there and dust people, Flying Dust.”

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