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...
Three Nunavummiut Awarded 2023 Danielle Moore Scholarship
The Pinnguaq Association, in partnership with the Moore family, is pleased to announce that three Nunavut residents have been awarded the 2023 Danielle Moore Scholarship, and will each receive $2,000 in financial support towards their...
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,...
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...
A Conversation on Conservation: Patrick Wells
Patrick Wells spoke with Root & STEM about his perspective on how to implement ocean conservation in the classroom and why inclusivity is an inherent part of education.
Lifecycle Superstar – Emily Canfield
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.
Lifecycle Superstar – Santino De Santis
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.
Pinnguaq’s 2021 Report
Pinnguaq is proud to share our 2020/2021 Annual Report, celebrating a year of change and growth for our organization. Over the year, our team dealt with the challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, seeking out...
Call for Artists for Co-Design
The Pinnguaq Association and Nordicity are seeking to work with Nunavut-based Inuit artists to co-design digital platforms to promote Inuit Art.
The Iqaluit Makerspace at September 2020
In March 2020 we, like the rest of the world, had to pause, pivot and innovate on the way we serve communities in light of the Covid-19 epidemic. Our focus remained on developing S.T.E.A.M educational...
The Iqaluit Makerspace in 2020
There are some exciting things happening at the Pinnguaq Iqaluit Makerspace in 2020! Introducing Michael Foote, the new Makerspace Manager.
It’s Off To School We Go!
Here are some of our staff members that will be attending schooling in 2019, here’s what they have to say!
Join The Team at Pinnguaq!
Pinnguaq is hiring for 6 new positions – and when I say new, I mean new – these are brand new roles that we are bringing into our organization.
Summer Coding Camps Are Coming To The Kawartha Lakes 2019
Pinnguaq is holding summer coding camps for 2018! Find more information inside this post.
Explore The World of Inuit Mythology
Introducing our game “Inuit Mythology” create by Talia Metuq, art done by Ian MacLean. Check it out!
