TakingITGlobal

Connected North is a program of TakingITGlobal, a registered Canadian charity. We are grateful to the educators, students, content providers, Indigenous partners, community members, education authorities, government and corporate partners, foundations, individual donors, advisors, and supporters whose collaboration makes this work possible. Anishinabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council Dettah District Education Authority Eabametoong Education Authority Ermineskin Elementary School First Nations School Board Frontier School Division Grace Marie Swampy Primary School Heiltsuk Nation Keewatin Patricia District School Board Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education Kenora Catholic District School Board Kisipatinahk School Kitchenuhmaykoosib Education Authority Lakehead District School Board Little Red River Board of Education Long Lake #58 First Nation Education Authority Marten Falls First Nation Education Authority OUR THANKS Yukon Government Government Partners Government of Nunavut Government of Ontario Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Education Partners Through shared investment, the following governments, school boards, and education authorities helped bring Connected North programming to students in their schools and communities. Mascwacis Cree Junior High School Matawa Education Mikinaak Onigaming School Mimiw Sakahikan School Newhalen School Nisichawayasi Nehetho Culture and Education Authority Inc. Northwest Catholic District School Board Nunavut Arctic College Old Massett Village Council Rainy River District School Board Sahtu Divisional Education Council School District 87 Stikine Shibogama First Nations Council South Slave Divisional Education Council Superior North Catholic District School Webequie First Nation Education Authority Woodland Cree First Nation Windigo First Nations Council Zhingwaako Za'iganing School

• 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