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Evaluation Questions 1. Is the program targeting the right outcomes? 2. Is the program well-designed? 3. Is the outcomes chain reasonable? 4. Is the program being implemented as designed? 5. Does the program appear to be contributing to its intended short- and medium-term outcomes? Evaluation Done Using Mixed-Methods Approach Semi-structured Key Informant Interviews: 4 participating principals 7 Connected North staff 8 Content Providers 16 participating teachers Quantitative and qualitative analysis of surveys collected by Connected North: Annual Teacher Surveys (N=1157*) Ongoing Content Provider Surveys (N=920*) Post-session Student Surveys (N=2992*) Literature review Results Overall, the evaluation finds that Connected North is: appropriately targeting its intended outcomes (Q1); is well designed (Q2); and is being implemented largely as intended (Q4). Given that the underlying program theory is robust (Q3), the program can reasonably be claimed to contribute to its intended outcomes. Adeboye, R., Flewelling, C., Ogbole, V., & O'Sullivan, E. (2026, January). Connected North: Evaluation report. Public Policy and Program Evaluation, Carleton University. Source

• 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