Social Robots for Social Skills
For many students, bullying is and always has been a part of school life. The rise of social media has only made matters worse. According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth,...
The Mega Impact of the Micro:bit
Coding can seem abstract, but the 9000 micro:bits recently received by Pinnguaq through a partnership with Digital Moment will be used to bring coding into the real world, and to help learners see and realize...
Pinnguaq partners with DIGITAL for three skill-building programs
Pinnguaq is thrilled to announce our participation as a delivery and education partner in three new projects in partnership with DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies. All three projects focus on strengthening digital...
Take Me Outside, Let’s Learn on the Land
It’s one thing to read about the changing of the seasons, it’s quite another to feel the crisp air, see the frost and smell the fallen leaves. As informative as books and screens can be,...
Pinnguaq Shines as Triple Finalist in the 2023 CharityVillage Awards
We’re delighted to announce Pinnguaq’s finalist status in the 2023 CharityVillage Awards in three categories: DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Innovators (20+ Staff), Best Nonprofit Employer for Workplace Mental Health (20+ Staff), and Leaders in...
Breaking ground at Lindsay’s new STEAM hub
Passersby may notice some activity at the former public works building on Peel Street in Lindsay as construction crews transform the space into a world-class STEAM education, entrepreneurship and community hub operated by Pinnguaq Association.
What Winning $400,000 Meant For Us
In 2016, Pinnguaq’s te(a)ch program was given some truly incredible help – it was awarded an Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP), to the tune of $400,000. te(a)ch was the name for our in-community delivery program (AKA:...
STEAM-Powered Renovations
Progress Report: Pinnguaq’s New Office & Makerspace! By purchasing the building at 12 Peel Street, in the Kawartha Lakes, Pinnguaq has tripled its facilities, and created a new hub for science, technology, art and math...
Lifecycle Superstar – Caitie Blumsom
Caitie grew up in the Nbisiing (Nipissing) area and has had a life-long passion for working with/facilitating meaningful learning experiences for youth. She attended Trent University in 2017 for a BAH in Indigenous Studies, then,...
Language Is the Root of STEM
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.
From Oral Traditions to the Digital Age
Jeela Palluq-Cloutier had been teaching and sharing Inuktitut for years when the Pirurvik Centre, a learning facility based in Iqaluit, asked for her help with a unique project.
Listening to Our Language
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
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...
Cree Coding
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.
When Physical and Digital Worlds Collide
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.
Learning Hodinohsó:ní Language through Gaming
For years, there’s been a push to prepare high school students better for the STEAM-focused job market with more hands-on classes, access to technology, and the removal of financial barriers.
Scratching More than the Surface
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.
Lifecycle Superstar – Alyssa Rowe
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.
Government of Canada Invests Over $1 Million in Pinnguaq’s Work
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...
Call-Out For Contributors
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...
Unearthing What Swims—or Slithers—Beneath
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...
Unlocking Tuna
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
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,...
Youth Marine Mapping in Arviat
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...
