"WOW" MOMENTS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
All 6,560 sessions had the goal to engage and inspire students. When students are exposed to
different perspectives from people who are passionate and fascinated by a topic, the students
become more interested as well. Here are a few "Wow!" moments from the sessions this school year.
Thank you to all the content providers who made these connections possible!
ARTS
SESSION EXAMPLE:
Centre des arts visuels "Atelier en peinture acrylique"
A session delivered in French for participating Francophone schools
and french classes. Students learn about techniques for acrylic
painting, and are guided to create a self-portrait using several colours
that represent themselves.
"The drawing sessions encouraged kids to try
multiple attempts. Great resilience and
persistence"
SESSION EXAMPLE:
Priscilla Boulay
From a family of multi-generational carvers in Tuktuuyaqtuuq
(Tuktoyaktuk), Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Priscilla Boulay is a
sculptor who has been active with Connected North for two years.
Showing students how to carve with soapstone and alabaster, she
has become one of the most booked providers - this year alone she
delivered over 290 sessions!
CULTURE
SESSION EXAMPLE:
David Wilkinson-Simard "Drumming"
David Wilkinson-Simard is an Ojibway member of Lac Seul First
Nation and a recording artist with the Thunder Mountain Singers. In
this session, David shares drum teachings and powwow expectations.
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