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Every step is a step toward a healthier planet. 🚶‍♀️🌱 With warmer weather finally here, it’s the perfect time to swap short car rides for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. Walking is a simple, sustainable choice that reduces emissions, boosts your mood, and helps you reconnect with your community. 💚 Try walking to school, work, or your local store this week—small steps really do add up! You can track this action on Commit2Act.org to see your impact!

She tried the programs other people thought she would do well at but she had to do what made her happy. Working with youth and growing plants made her most joyful. Find what Nicole Braun tried first and where she ended up in her @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/nicole-b… ✨

She worked many different jobs in her career but in the end, Nicole Braun followed her heart and it led her to youth. Find out how she found her way to her favourite jobs in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/nicole-b…

Sprout Ideas Fellow Armaan Arora created care packages for a local animal shelter and hosted a community event to raise awareness and education about the shelter. He shared this powerful example of how their project impacted a community member. Learn more about Armaan's project at: sproutideas.org/fellows/armaan…

Sprout Ideas Fellow Armaan Arora, created and distributed 70 care packages for local animal shelters. They also hosted a community event that consisted of a shelter tour, meet-and-greets with animals, and a discussion on the shelters needs. The event strengthened community engagement and highlighted the importance of pet welfare education! Learn more about Armaan's project at: sproutideas.org/fellows/armaan…

He took his love of language, art and learning and shared it with his students and is still doing so to this day, even in retirement. Get to know artist and teacher Georgie Qavviu Ningark in his @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/george-q… ✨

Representing and sharing the history of the Inuit through his art, Georgie Qavviu Ningark became an unforgettable artist so that people would not forget. Hear his story in his #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/george-q…

Sarah Roberts used her Seed Grant from the Sprout Ideas Fellowship to host a market that uplifts diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs in her community. She shared this powerful reflection on the impact of the Sprout Ideas Fellowship! ✨ Learn more about Sarah's project at: sproutideas.org/fellows/sarah-…

Sprout Ideas Fellow Sarah Roberts hosted a one day craft, food and art market for diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They were also able to create a brand new skill sharing video series for new entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. Learn more about Sarah's project at: sproutideas.org/fellows/sarah-…

Growing up living a traditional Northern life, he’s learned how precious the lessons passed down to him truly are. Learn about Charles Pokiak’s childhood dog team and more in his @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/charles-… ✨

Sharing teachings to strengthen communities, what he learned in lodges & in university, Shane Patterson is building capacity wherever he goes. Find out how he’s putting his Masters in Development Practice-Indigenous Development to work in hisr #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/shane-pa…

An engaged part of his community, Charles Pokiak has given back to the Beaufort Delta region through sports and research, making things better however he can. Hear about his traditional Northern upbringing in his #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/charles-…

Nothing wasted. Everything nourished. 🌱🍎 Composting food scraps keeps waste out of landfills and returns nutrients back to the soil. It’s a simple, circular action that benefits the planet and our communities. Start composting and track your impact at Commit2Act.org to see your impact!

TakingITGlobal's Co-Founder and Executive Director Jennifer Corriero, recently joined HundrED ConnectED for a podcast episode to discuss digital inclusion, innovation in education, and how to make educational systems resilient and sustainable! 🌏🎙️📚 Be sure to check out the full podcast episode at: open.spotify.com/episode/0Z6OMB…

Red Rock Indian Band musician Sara Kae, is also Connected North content provider! Sara shared this reflection on the importance of role models at The Celebration of Learning with Connected North gathering that took place in Thunder Bay. Read about the event and see more reflections from the Conencted North team at our feature in Anishinabek News: anishinabeknews.ca/2026/02/connec…

Connected North continues to connect students with Indigenous role models through meaningful and interactive learning experiences. ✨ On January 27th, A Celebration of Learning with Connected North took place at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The event featured inspiring content providers who connect with students across remote northern First Nations in Ontario through art and knowledge-sharing. We’re honoured to see the celebration featured in Anishinabek News, including reflections from our incredible team and partners who help make this work possible. Be sure to read the full article at: anishinabeknews.ca/2026/02/connec…

Tania Bodika hosted Cultur'Elles Fest: Back to our childhood, a free, inclusive, eco-responsible one-day festival in Montreal that celebrated creativity, cultural traditions, and childhood memories. Tania shared this beautiful reflection on their experience completing the Sprout Ideas Fellowship project!

Sprout Ideas fellow Tania Bodika hosted Cultur'Elles Fest: Back to our childhood. They welcomed between 200 and 300 attendees of all ages to the event, creating meaningful intergenerational interactions through art and culture. The community-led cultural festival brought together performances, workshops, and interactive experiences. Learn more about Tania's project at: sproutideas.org/fellows/maame-…

With a broadened perspective from a university program that was an ideal fit & his own cultural teachings, he’s found new ways to support people through difficult challenges. Learn about Shane Patterson’s unique methodology in his @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/shane-pa… ✨

Doing things properly so they turn out nice, Louise Nigiyok is setting an example for young people who want to create wall hangings themselves and learn to sew. Hear the story of how she got started in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/louise-n…