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224 A Record Year of Participation Educators Accessing Resources Program Highlights & Impact 224 schools participated in Connected North programming, reflecting strong demand from northern and remote Indigenous communities across Canada. New partnerships, alongside continued participation from returning schools, helped expand access to live, interactive learning experiences for students and educators. 1,541 This year, Connected North delivered 8,200+ live, interactive sessions, reaching more students, educators, and communities than ever before. This milestone reflected growing demand for culturally responsive learning with Indigenous role models, subject experts, artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and organizations across Canada. 8,200 A Record Number of Sessions Delivered A total of 1,541 educators across the Connected North network incorporated live, interactive sessions to enrich classroom learning, connect students with diverse perspectives and real-world expertise, and bring culturally responsive experiences into their teaching.

• 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