TakingITGlobal

Connecting Students with New Voices Exploring Future Pathways Three signature Premium series helped students discover future opportunities by connecting them with inspiring role models from a variety of backgrounds: Inuit Are Thriving Career Chat Our Community Helpers Together, these series encouraged students to explore career pathways, celebrate Indigenous achievement, and imagine new possibilities for their own futures. New Voices, New Possibilities Connected North welcomed 53 new content providers, further expanding the diversity of voices available to classrooms across Canada. New presenters introduced students to Indigenous knowledge, artistic practices, wellness, STEM, financial literacy, and career exploration. Several new providers quickly became highly sought-after presenters, including Inuvialuit printmaker Roberta Memogana, Métis artist Noah Bennell, Contemporary Dene and Inuk artist, author, and educator Masiana (Tiffany) Kelly, and Inuit artists Jamesie Itulu and Robert Porter. Throughout the 2025–26 school year, new content providers and signature Premium series broadened students' access to inspiring role models, diverse perspectives, and meaningful learning experiences.

• 2025-26 Program Report
• Connected North sessions have been a crucial part of my students' learning journey. They have provided opportunities for students to meet Indigenous teachers, artists, and creators who are passionate about their work and model success in their fields. I t
• — Teacher, Kashechewan First Nation, ON
• Connected North has been a catalyst in our classroom by giving students the opportunity to explore music through learning the recorder. Many students discovered a talent they did not know they had, and the experience helped build their confidence and crea
• — Teacher from Kingfisher Lake, ON
• New Voices, New Possibilities
• Connecting Students with New Voices
• Exploring Future Pathways
• Inuit Are Thriving
• Career Chat
• Our Community Helpers
• I have witnessed students actively participate, enjoy, and voice their opinion. Connected North has helped support my classes by bringing in culture, activity, and engagement into our learning space. This year, my 3/4 class joined a provider in creating m
• — Teacher from Ear Falls, ON.
• Community Events & Conferences
• Conferences & Gatherings
• Community Celebrations & Special Events
• Evaluation Questions
• Evaluation Done Using Mixed-Methods Approach
• Results
• Source
• Connected North has been a really great resource in my classroom, particularly as a supplementary support for Science and Art learning. Using the program primarily to supplement Art and Science, I've definitely seen increased interest and engagement durin
• — Teacher from Baker Lake, NU.
• Celebrating Student Leadership
• This year, 95 graduates from 64 partner schools were recognized. Representing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across eight provinces and territories, these graduates reflected the diversity, strength, and achievement of students across the Con
• Continued gratitude for our founding partner, Cisco Canada, who transferred the program to TakingITGlobal's leadership in 2015
• Building for the Future
• TakingITGlobal Charitable Number: 866686991RR0001