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Language Is the Root of STEM

Post published:April 25, 2023

As an Indigenous educator—a technology teacher in Ontario—I have watched how literacy affects which concepts students are able to comprehend and discuss. Words hold power.

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Listening to Our Language

Post published:April 25, 2023

Born and raised in Iqaluit, I grew up speaking both Inuktitut and English at home. I was always reminded to speak Inuktitut as much as possible as a child.

STEAM Engines Run on Books

STEAM Engines Run on Books

Post published:April 25, 2023

Science, math, and art are all around us! From animals to technology, there’s a lot for students to get excited about. STEAM education has been shown to have many benefits, from enhancing problem-solving skills to encouraging teamwork.

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Cree Coding

Post published:April 25, 2023

Colonial constructions—which include programming languages, like Javascript, Python, and HTML—continue to prioritize the interests of Western cultures while disregarding the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous Peoples.

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When Physical and Digital Worlds Collide

Post published:April 25, 2023

AR has the potential to bring many things to life in new and exciting ways. It allows us to explore new universes, interact with characters, and explain learning concepts more effectively.

Scratching More than the Surface

Scratching More than the Surface

Post published:April 25, 2023

Pinnguaq’s own Sherisse Richards, a senior digital skills educator, spoke with Root & STEM about community efforts to bring Scratch to classrooms all over the world.

OTF Grant Brings Safe Education and Community Spaces to the Kawartha Lakes

OTF Grant Brings Safe Education and Community Spaces to the Kawartha Lakes

Post published:March 25, 2023

Lindsay, ON – Since receiving a $149,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2022, the Pinnguaq Association has been busy on the refurbishment and enhancement of its Adelaide Street North Lindsay Makerspace. This grant program was developed to help non-profit groups rebuild and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

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Lifecycle Superstar – Alyssa Rowe

Post published:January 31, 2023

What is a Lifecycle Superstar? Pinnguaq’s work is based on our Lifecycle model, and designed to engage learners at multiple stages in their personal growth and success.

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Government of Canada Invests Over $1 Million in Pinnguaq’s Work

Post published:November 28, 2022

On Friday November 25th, Pinnguaq was pleased to host the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, at our Lindsay Makerspace, and we were equally pleased to accept an investment of over $1 million, through the Jobs and Growth Fund. This funding will be used to adapt our digital … Continued

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Call-Out For Contributors

Post published:November 1, 2022

Pinnguaq invites journalists, subject matter experts, knowledge keepers, and artists to submit pitches for our Spring 2023 Root & STEM magazine issue, focusing on Literacy + STEAM. We are pleased to collaborate with the Nunavut Literacy Council on this issue that explores how Literacy and STEAM intersect through diverse stories, lesson plans, and activities. 

Unearthing What Swims—or Slithers—Beneath

Unearthing What Swims—or Slithers—Beneath

Post published:October 20, 2022

Many of us know what it feels like to peer into a body of water—a mud-bottom pond, one of the Great Lakes, the frothing ocean—and wonder what lurks way down beneath. What mysterious habitats exist in those murky places?

Unlocking Tuna

Unlocking Tuna

Post published:October 20, 2022

Two hours after untying from downtown Halifax’s dark harbour, the Pelagic Predator—a white, 15-metre fishing vessel captained by 38-year-old Camille Jacquard—rumbled atop a patch of Atlantic Ocean called the Darby Bank.

Searching for Sea Stars

Searching for Sea Stars

Post published:October 20, 2022

On a rainy day in May, 55 Saturna Island residents took to the intertidal zone in search of sea stars. With rulers and guidebooks in hand, they noted the size, colour, and species of stars, all in the hopes that their observations might help researchers protect these iconic marine creatures.

Youth Marine Mapping in Arviat

Youth Marine Mapping in Arviat

Post published:October 20, 2022

The Aqqiumavvik Society is a community alliance of public, mental, and community health groups in Arviat, Nunavut. Aqqiumavvik practises a community-identified approach, ensuring that any program or service we develop is based on needs that have been identified by the community itself. 

Sustainable Fishing for 700 Generations

Sustainable Fishing for 700 Generations

Post published:October 20, 2022

For thousands of years, the Haíɫzaqv have been harvesting salmon and other food from the waters of the Pacific Central Coast. They consider it their responsibility to manage their land and ocean resources so that the next 10,000 years, or 700 generations, can continue to do the same.

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How to Use a GPS Device

Post published:October 20, 2022

Most of us have heard of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and have come to rely on it to get us from point A to point B. The use of GPS technology extends well beyond giving users basic directions.

Think Blue, Go Green

Think Blue, Go Green

Post published:October 20, 2022

Marine conservation efforts have been growing rapidly in North America over the past decade. In Canada, the commitment to protect the country’s land and oceans has risen from a goal of 10 per cent in 2020 to 30 per cent by 2030.

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Thinking About Life in Our Galaxy Through Indigenous Lenses

Post published:April 20, 2022

The night sky offers a majestic view, filled with millions of tiny lights, each from a distant star. Throughout our galaxy, there are billions of stars, each orbiting the centre of the galaxy, each emitting its own light and sharing its own story. As far as scientists can tell, our Sun is not a particularly special star, yet it is the only star we know of that hosts life. But, that view is changing.

Ininiw Acakosuk: The Cree Stars

Post published:April 20, 2022

All cultures on Nikawiy Aski (Mother Earth) have looked into the night sky with wonder and awe. Each culture has its own perspective of the sky and its own particular understanding of how that awesome sky connects to its world views. Different cultures have always looked to the sky to make connections, seek order, and pursue an understanding of identity.