TakingITGlobal

HundrED Global Collection 2026 (Top 100 Education Innovations Worldwide) Charity Intelligence Canada Top 100 Charity (2025) Silver Anthem Award in Education (2025) Letter of Recognition and Congratulations from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Throughout the year, Connected North received national and international recognition for its innovative approach to education, cultural connection, and equitable access to learning opportunities. Recognition Beyond the Classroom Recognition & Awards News Coverage CBC Superior Morning with Mary-Jean Cormier, January 28, 2026 Connected North brings students from remote First Nations on virtual field trips Anishinabek News, February 11, 2026 Connecting Students with Indigenous Role Models Through Learning The Chronicle Journal Virtual Learning Opens Doors for First Nations Students Cabin Radio, June 11, 2026 Charity Giving NWT Students 'Virtual Field Trips' Reaches Milestone The Hill Times, May 1, 2026 To Truly Strengthen Canada's North, the Federal Government Needs to Invest in Children

• 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