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We are celebrating a huge milestone for Connected North 🎉

We’re honoured to be featured by Cabin Radio as we approach 3,000 virtual learning sessions delivered to schools across the Northwest Territories. From science experiments and virtual field trips to cultural teachings, career conversations, and creative workshops, each session is designed to expand opportunities, spark curiosity, and strengthen connections for students in northern and remote communities.

This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the incredible educators, students, presenters, partners, and communities who bring this work to life every day. Together, we’re helping shape a future of learning that is collaborative, culturally grounded, and community-driven 💙

Read the full story from Cabin Radio through the link in our bio.

Sprout Ideas Fellow Robel Adugna hosted the OTH Showcase, which created a platform for Ethiopian and Eritrean artists to share their work in a professionally supported, community-centred environment. Participating artists gained increased visibility, performance experience, and opportunities for peer connection, contributing to their artistic confidence and sense of belonging within the local music scene.

Learn more about Robel's project through the link in our bio!

Overcoming addictions and losing her mom at a young age, she found her way to give back to community and raise her own family while educating herself. Learn how this mother of seven did it in her #ConnectedNorth @‌fp.firesidechats. Link in bio! ✨

#ConnectedNorth #Indigenous #IndigenousYouth #IndigenousVoices #IndigenousEducation

Facing many struggles in her life, Agnes Francis kept going, doing her best for her kids and helping others with theirs as a home visitor and then a supervisor. Hear about all the steps in her educational journey in her #ConnectedNorth @‌fp.firesidechats. Link in bio! ✨

Illustration by @‌shaikara, story by @‌alisontedford

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Connected North was honoured to be acknowledged on May 14th at Queen’s Park by Ontario’s first female speaker, MPP Donna Skelly (@donnaskellympp)

Earlier this week, as part of the Grade 6 curriculum, students at Henry Coaster Memorial School, Kenora’s Valleyview Public School, and Delores D. Echum Composite School were able to participate in a Q&A with Speaker Skelly, learning about civil service and public engagement from someone who lives it every day. Connecting students in remote Northern Ontario to learning opportunities like this is the heart of what makes our programming so special. 

On behalf of our team, thank you Speaker Skelly, for your support of the Connected North program and the incredible students we serve.

Amira Faqi's project ThirdSpaceMental, provided a safe space for first-generation immigrants and newcomers to explore topics surrounding mental health, counselling, medication, and healing without fear of judgment. Amira reflected on her experience leading the project, sharing the importance of working with likeminded individuals.

Learn more about Amira's project through the link in our bio!

Sprout Ideas Fellow Amira Faqi led ThirdSpaceMental, a mental health initiative focused on supporting first-generation immigrants and newcomers from communities where mental health treatment is often overlooked or stigmatized. Through culturally responsive conversations and community-centred programming, the initiative created a safe space for youth from marginalized backgrounds to explore topics surrounding mental health, counselling, medication, and healing without fear of judgment.The event welcomed approximately 100–120 attendees, including students and professionals from across Ottawa who were eager to engage in meaningful dialogue and support the initiative.

Learn more about Amira's project through the link in bio!

#SproutIdeasFellowship #LeadersToday #JeunesEnAction #LeadersDaujourdhui#YouthEmpowerment

Sprout Ideas Fellow Amira Faqi led ThirdSpaceMental, a mental health initiative focused on supporting first-generation immigrants and newcomers from communities where mental health treatment is often overlooked or stigmatized. Through culturally responsive conversations and community-centred programming, the initiative created a safe space for youth from marginalized backgrounds to explore topics surrounding mental health, counselling, medication, and healing without fear of judgment.The event welcomed approximately 100–120 attendees, including students and professionals from across Ottawa who were eager to engage in meaningful dialogue and support the initiative.

Learn more about Amira's project through the link in bio!

#SproutIdeasFellowship #LeadersToday #JeunesEnAction #LeadersDaujourdhui#YouthEmpowerment

Sprout Ideas Fellow Amira Faqi led ThirdSpaceMental, a mental health initiative focused on supporting first-generation immigrants and newcomers from communities where mental health treatment is often overlooked or stigmatized. Through culturally responsive conversations and community-centred programming, the initiative created a safe space for youth from marginalized backgrounds to explore topics surrounding mental health, counselling, medication, and healing without fear of judgment.The event welcomed approximately 100–120 attendees, including students and professionals from across Ottawa who were eager to engage in meaningful dialogue and support the initiative.

Learn more about Amira's project through the link in bio!

#SproutIdeasFellowship #LeadersToday #JeunesEnAction #LeadersDaujourdhui#YouthEmpowerment

Choosing to compost food waste is a simple way to reduce what ends up in landfills while giving nutrients back to the soil. Small actions at home can help create healthier communities and a healthier planet for the future.

What is one sustainable action you are taking this week? Track your impact and log your actions on Commit2Act.org 🌱

#Commit2Act #SustainableLiving #GreenLiving #EcoFriendly #GoGreen

Dance was her escape, her joy and eventually, her profession.Letting go of anxiety and shame, Angela Gladue has picked up chances to learn, grow and shine. Listen to her story in her #ConnectedNorth @‌fp.firesidechats. Link in bio! ✨

#ConnectedNorth #Indigenous #IndigenousYouth #IndigenousVoices #IndigenousEducation #IndigenousEducators

She found solace, opportunity and community on the dance floor, creating the life she dreamed of as a child. Catch up with dancer Angela Gladue in her #ConnectedNorth @‌fp.firesidechats. Link in bio! ✨

Illustration by @‌shaikara, story by @‌alisontedford

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Did you know walking, biking, or taking the bus instead of driving can really cut down your carbon footprint? 🚲 Even swapping a few car trips each week helps reduce emissions and keeps our air cleaner. It’s a small change that adds up over time.

What’s one small change you’re making this week? Track it and log your actions on Commit2Act.org 🌱

#Commit2Act #SustainableLiving #GreenLiving #EcoFriendly #GoGreen

As a Sprout Ideas Fellow, Ziyang Li piloted mentorship-driven programming and culturally responsive engagement initiatives that supported first-generation immigrant youth while promoting greater workplace inclusion and awareness. Reflecting on the experience, he shared how the project deepened his understanding of systemic inequities and strengthened his commitment to inclusive workforce development and social innovation.

Learn more about Ziyang's project through the link in our bio!

#SproutIdeasFellowship #LeadersToday #JeunesEnAction #LeadersDaujourdhui#YouthEmpowerment