TakingITGlobal

Smith Engineering, Queen's University, March 13, 2026 Podcasts & Interviews HundrED ConnectED Podcast, February 4, 2026 Imagine Canada – Let's ImaginePodcast, May, 2026 Making Schools Work for Everyone with Connected North and TIEEZ Innovative Community Partnerships for Northern Education with Willa Black and Paul Boucher International Spotlight World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), July 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education, November 2025 Connected North was featured as part of global discussions on technology-enabled learning and digital inclusion. Connected North participated in the world's largest Indigenous education gathering, sharing insights and learning alongside Indigenous educators, leaders, and organizations from around the globe. The conference welcomed 4,000 delegates and our role as a partner involved hosting discussions at the Knowledge Cafe. Featured Articles & Blogs Indigenous Futures in Engineering and Connected North are Building Relationships Through Virtual STEM Learning Recognition Beyond the Classroom

• 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
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• 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