Welcome to Connected North
Connected North is a leading-edge program that delivers interactive education
services to schools in remote communities through two-way, video technology.
This school year, Connected North is operating in 200 schools and serving over
33,000 students.
The goal of Connected North is to provide participating schools with access to
virtual content that is engaging and innovative, with the hope of increasing
feelings of empowerment in school and life. This includes virtual guest
speakers, field trips, and collaborations between schools across Canada.
At the heart of the program is our commitment to an approach that holds
Indigenous perspectives at the centre of both content and process. This includes
developing culturally relevant content where students' cultures are respected
and valued. The students and educators guide how the program will work best
for their community, and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis role models and
content providers are involved wherever possible, as critical sources of
knowledge and inspiration.
TakingITGlobal is the program manager and charitable partner for
Connected North, in collaboration with Cisco Canada, and leads an ecosystem
of supporters and contributors who work together to make this educational
resource available.
For more information, please visit: www.connectednorth.org
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