"My students are always excited to see 'Connected North' on our
agenda for the day. One day when I let them know we would be
having a session, the group gave out a huge cheer."
— Teacher, Ontario
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Connected North focuses on using technology to foster connections, but building in-person
relationships remains an important and exciting part of our work. This school year, the Connected
North team participated in 21 school visits, where we supported technology training, gained a
deeper understanding of school priorities and day-to-day realities, and spent meaningful time in
the community. These visits also provided an opportunity to meet and onboard local content
providers, helping them share their talents with a wider audience, and gain access to a new
income stream through Connected North's provider honorariums.
Connected North was also invited to attend numerous education conferences and community
gatherings throughout the school year, including: 34th Annual Kishay Piisim Maamatowin/Great
Moon Gathering, Science Teachers' Association of Ontario: Northern Conference, Magnetic North
Conference, Many Eagles Gathering, First Nation Education Directorate Conference, Shibogama
and Windigo Teacher Orientation, Sunrise Festival, National Gathering for Indigenous Education,
NAN Directors of Education Conference, among others. We thank all of these groups for sharing
space with our team.
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