TEACHERS
The total number of unique participating teachers has increased over the past five years to
1,366. To ensure the program stays on budget, each teacher is allocated 'credits' to use to book
sessions, which requires teachers to align sessions thoughtfully with classroom priorities.
Across the Connected North national network,
406 teacher professional development
sessions were held across the program this school year, with subjects
ranging from: "Chaos to Calm in the classroom," "Potlatch to Pedagogy,"
"Art Therapy in Education: Empowering Teachers through Creative
Expression," and "AI in the classroom."
Connected North was also once again chosen to support the Nunavut
Teachers' Association's annual professional development week. A total
of 31 sessions were offered during the week-long virtual professional development experience,
covering a wide range of topics—from navigating and embracing AI, to traditional Qajaq and bow
making, to connecting math with lived experiences, and enhancing writing skills. More than 130
teachers from schools across the Territory participated.
CONTENT PROVIDERS
As Connected North expands to more schools, it's essential to grow the network of experts to
meet rising session demand—and to ensure students have access to fresh, diverse, and
engaging perspectives. Between August 2024 and June 2025, 76 new content providers joined
the Connected North network, including 41 Indigenous role models. A total of 447 organizations
and individuals participated in delivering at least one Connected North session this year.
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