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81 Code to Learn offers free resources to Canadian students and teachers to help them learn coding, robotics, computational thinking, and 21 st century skills. LYNX coding soware is available at no cost to engage youth across Canada. We work with educators and other community members to co-design curriculum activities & Coding Challenges —including for the popular micro:bits! We are interested in "coding to learn" by supporting activities in diverse subject areas and in leveraging coding activities to meet broad curricular goals. Get started with simple activities, resources, and workshops, and find self-directed learning about computational thinking, LYNX, and micro:bits. Learn more at http://cancodetolearn.ca #RisingYouth empowers young people, ages 15-30 to imagine ideas that can support their local community and helps them put their ideas into action through grants of $250, $750, or $1500. Funding can be used to support ideas implemented by one or two youth, for instance; community events or gatherings. Groups of youth can also work together on bigger ideas, such as building a community garden, distributing care packages, or hosting a community photo and video exhibit featuring traditional knowledge shared by community elders. Learn more, apply online, or download application forms at http://www.risingyouth.ca The Samuel Connected North Youth Leadership Fund is a collaborative partnership managed by TakingITGlobal and made possible through financial support from The Samuel Family Foundation. The purpose of this fund is to support Indigenous youth leadership, acknowledging the critical role that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit young people play in creating positive change and wellness in their communities. There are three grants available: Travel Grants for Conferences, Gatherings and Trainings; Scholarships for Leadership & Learning Opportunity Expenses; and Community Project Grants for Social Innovation and Leadership Initiatives. Apply online at http://youthleadershipfund.org Youth Leadership Fund Samuel Connected North

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