Connecting the land, technology and Inuit principles, learners in the North are using new kits provided through Pinnguaq to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) in the world around them.
Environmental Steward Kits: Learning on the Land Read More »
Pinnguaq Association has published Root & STEM, Issue 2, the second issue in a new publishing initiative promoting equity and accessibility in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) education and innovation. This new STEAM resource and complimentary lesson plans, prioritizing diverse voices, are available for K-12 educators across the country.
Root & STEM Issue 2 Explores Technology and Health Read More »
A new initiative being launched by Pinnguaq and Nordicity focuses on celebrating, supporting and promoting Inuit artists and artist organizations while working with the community directly to find sustainable solutions for challenges in the Inuit arts ecosystem.
Supporting Inuit Artists through Co-Design Initiative Read More »
Connections are born and communities thrive when people with a shared interest join together to expand their knowledge. That’s exactly what has happened through a partnership between Pinnguaq and a college in Alberta.
Collaboration and Connection: Delivering Digital Literacy Training Across Canada Read More »
The Pinnguaq Association and Nordicity are seeking to work with Nunavut-based Inuit artists to co-design digital platforms to promote Inuit Art.
Call for Artists for Co-Design Read More »
“Inuit say that the purpose in life is to live a good life,” writes author and former Nunavut educator Shirley Tagalik, who was kind enough to lend her expertise to the first issue of Root & STEM, Pinnguaq’s resource for educators.
Exploring Inuit Principles of Conservation Read More »
For the Government of Canada’s 2019 Smart Cities Challenge, Pinnguaq partnered with a group of Nunavut-based organizations to submit a proposal on behalf of the 25 municipalities in Nunavut.
Katinnganiq: Community, Connectivity and Digital Access for Life Promotion in Nunavut Read More »
As the saying goes, the best camera is the one that’s with you. When you have your camera ready at all times, you
are able to capture that perfect photo moment more often.
Angles of Light: Mobile Photography as a Mindfulness Practice Read More »
The scientific method comes with a certain vocabulary. For example, it prioritizes objectivity, research, impartiality and rationality.
Medical Illustration: Drawing Art and Science Together Read More »
Aaron Labbe was in his second year of studies at SUNY Fredonia’s School of Music when he suffered a mental breakdown so bad it caused a heart arrhythmia. He was rushed to hospital, where he spent three days in intensive care and nearly a week in the cardiac unit.
The Lucid Project: Medicinal Listening Read More »
The phone calls started about six years ago. Worried parents or caregivers would reach out to Ember Schincariol and Karlee Gutmann, mental health professionals in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Health Points: Promoting Healthy Gaming in the Classroom Read More »
Mac Pavia began working with Pinnguaq as a student intern at the Makerspace in Iqaluit, Nunavut, running after-school programmes for youth and coordinating summer camps.
A Place that Makes You Want to Learn Read More »
Many of us would like to be more knowledgeable about the programs and algorithms that power our lives. But where to start?
Starting from Scratch: How to Get Going with MIT’s Free Visual Coding Language Read More »
While fast, reliable access to prosthetic devices can be difficult to obtain in communities outside urban centres, the process becomes much easier when you have a 3D printer close at hand.
In 2017, Kids Help Phone (KHP), a free resource that provides mental health support and counselling via telephone or the Internet, noticed that Indigenous youth were using the service in relatively small numbers.
Making Videos for Kids Help Phone Read More »
As we think back over the past year, we are awestruck by the many ways digital technology is increasingly shaping our lives. As a result of the pandemic, engaging with the digital world became critical in how we work, connect with our family and friends, and learn.
Delivering for Success: A Year of Growth Read More »
Ready, set, create. A new course being offered by Pinnguaq is teaching participants how to design their own games, from scratch.
Intro to Scratch: A New Course about Coding Read More »
As a staunch supporter of SmartICE, an internationally recognized social enterprise empowering Indigenous communities to adapt to unpredictable ice conditions, Pinnguaq is celebrating recent investments in social innovation.
SmartICE: Harnessing Potential, Strengthening Communities Read More »
As Nunavut continues endeavours to curb the rise of COVID-19 cases, many people are spending more time at home than they may be accustomed to, including students who would otherwise be in school classrooms.
Nunavut Learning At Home with Pinnguaq Read More »
As the economy, and society, becomes increasingly dependent on digital expertise, Pinnguaq’s Digital Skills for Youth program is helping prepare young people for successful careers while meeting the growing needs of their communities.
It has been such a journey this past year! We started with an empty white walled room and transformed it into a space jam packed with excited community members who are exploring, making, creating, thinking, playing, sharing, learning, unlearning, hacking, discussing, and so much more. It’s hard to believe that a year ago, on October
Cheers to a Year at The Lindsay Makerspace! Read More »
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 resources for rural and remote communities across Canada. Between April and June 2020 we saw over 8000 learners and educators
The Iqaluit Makerspace at September 2020 Read More »
Alyssa Amell, one of Pinnguaq’s Digital Artists, has started at Fleming College for Graphic Design – Visual Communication this fall!
Pinnguaq’s Dedication to Education Read More »
On August 14, 2020 Pinnguaq held a week long workshop partnered with Kids Help Phone to create an animated short video. Learn more about it inside!
Kids Help Phone Workshop with Pinnguaq Read More »
