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Every trip is an opportunity to make a difference. 🚶🚲🚌💚 Choosing to walk, bike, or take public transportation instead of driving when you can helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and create healthier communities. Even replacing one car trip each week with a more sustainable option can have a lasting impact. Track your sustainable transportation choices on Commit2Act.org and see how your everyday actions help build a cleaner, greener future! 🌎

Always curious, Jamie Gloshay is a life-long learner who has been taught so many lessons along the way. Listen to the lessons she learned when she was raised in the desert in her @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/jaime-gl… ✨

Before buying something new, consider giving your favourite clothes a second life! Whether you mend a small tear, patch up a pair of jeans, or turn an old t-shirt into something new, repairing clothing helps reduce waste and keeps textiles out of landfills. 🧵💚 Small actions like these make a big difference. Track your sustainable actions on Commit2Act.org and see the impact you're making for the planet! ✨

Bringing a reusable water bottle or shopping bag may seem like a small action, but it can prevent hundreds of single-use plastic items from ending up in landfills, waterways, and natural spaces each year. ♻️ Challenge yourself to skip single-use plastics this summer and make reusables part of your daily routine! You can track this action on Commit2Act.org and see how your choices add up to a bigger impact.

What if growing your own food felt accessible to everyone? 🌱 Through her Sprout Ideas Fellowship project, A Year To Grow, Sophie McCafferty created opportunities for people to reconnect with food, learn new skills, and discover the power of growing at home. From hands-on workshops to take-home growing kits, participants explored sustainable agriculture, food justice, and food security in ways that were practical, engaging, and community-driven. Learn more about Sophie’s project at: sproutideas.org/fellows/sophie…

Fresh food. Stronger communities. 🥕💚 Through the Sprout Ideas Fellowship, Kyle Zhang brought the Eco Food Box project to Toronto, providing locally sourced food boxes to seniors and families facing food insecurity. Working alongside St. James Town Community Corner, Kyle helped distribute fresh produce and essential groceries to community members who needed them most. Having lived in the neighbourhood himself after immigrating to Canada, this project was deeply personal. It was an opportunity to give back to a community that once supported him and help ensure others could access healthy, nutritious food close to home. Learn more about Kyle’s project at sproutideas.org/fellows/kyle-z…

Qiviut became the fibre that connected her to her culture, her past, her community and a new way forward. Listen to Tanis Akutuq Simpson’s story of education beyond the classroom in her @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/tanis-ak… ✨

Planting a garden is more than growing flowers, fruits, or vegetable, it’s a way to connect with nature and support local biodiversity. 🌻🐝 Whether you plant a single herb on your windowsill or start a backyard garden, every plant helps create a healthier environment. This season, try growing something new and track your action on Commit2Act.org to see the impact you're making! 🌎

He left home to study politics, learned to build houses instead and ended up building a career out on the open seas. Meet expedition cruise industry professional Jason Edmunds and learn about the path he charted in his @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/jason-ed… ✨

Making chess more accessible, inclusive, and impactful ♟️ Through the Sprout Ideas Fellowship, Muhammad Saim expanded the reach of his youth-led nonprofit, Checkmate Foundation Canada which uses chess as a tool for education, connection, and community building. He engaged over 200 community members, hosted events, and expanded partnerships with schools, libraries, and community organizations. Through the project they also supported youth, newcomers, women, families, and underserved communities through free chess programming. More than a game, chess became a pathway to critical thinking, confidence, belonging, and mental well-being. By creating welcoming spaces for learning and connection, this project helped bring communities together while reducing barriers to participation. Learn more about Muhammad’s project at sproutideas.org/fellows/muhamm…

Through the Sprout Ideas Fellowship, Kayoung Lee organized a two-day Indigenous Cultural Awareness event for Continuing Care Assistant students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, creating opportunities to learn from Indigenous perspectives, teachings, and experiences. Over 50 students were involved, and they collaborated with Indigenous Student Services, volunteers, and community partners. Kayoung also integrated Elder-led teachings on cultural safety, respectful communication, and holistic care. For many students, especially newcomers to Canada, this was their first opportunity to engage deeply with Indigenous culture, history, and perspectives. Participants shared that the experience helped them better understand the importance of compassion, respect, and cultural safety in healthcare settings. This is what creating positive change through education looks like! Learn more about Kayoung’s project at: sproutideas.org/fellows/kayoun…

Composting food waste is a powerful way to give back to the Earth instead of sending scraps to the landfill. 🍎 Every banana peel, coffee ground, and leftover veggie can become healthy soil for future growth. Start small, stay consistent, and track your sustainable actions on Commit2Act.org to see your positive impact! 💚

Sprout Ideas Fellow Robyn Solland expanded Rock On Collective’s “Equitable Outdoors” initiative to create more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming outdoor recreation opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Through a six-month rock climbing mentorship program, skills-building workshops, land stewardship sessions, and culturally informed outdoor experiences, participants developed technical skills, confidence, and meaningful community connections. Learn more about Robyn's project at sproutideas.org/fellows/robyn-…

Repairing clothes or thrifting your favourite outfits are simple ways to reduce waste and challenge fast fashion culture. 💚 Every stitch, patch, and reused piece helps protect the planet and promotes more mindful consumption. Try repairing a pair of jeans or giving an old t-shirt new life, then track your sustainable actions on Commit2Act.org to see your impact! ✨

Sprout Ideas Fellow Jenna Dong hosted Camp Catalyst, a free week-long science camp designed to empower underrepresented youth through hands-on STEM learning and mentorship. The program created an inclusive space where participants explored biology, chemistry, engineering, and coding while building confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Through engaging activities and supportive mentorship, youth developed a stronger sense of belonging in STEM and meaningful connections with peers and role models. Learn more about Jenna’s project at sproutideas.org/fellows/Jenna-…

Inspired by her family, by kitchen parties and driven to share her heritage with audiences near and far, she picked up a fiddle and never put it down again. Get to know Brianna Lizotte in her @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/brianna-… ✨

Sprout Ideas Fellow Sandtanna Beaton launched Lead Like Her, a multi-site empowerment initiative that created safe, inclusive spaces for women, girls, and community members across PEI to build confidence, leadership, and connection. Through self-defense workshops, youth empowerment activities, and community speaking events, participants gained tools for self-advocacy, resilience, and personal growth while fostering meaningful intergenerational and community relationships. Learn more about Sandtanna’s project at sproutideas.org/fellows/Sandta…

Warm weather is finally here! ☀️🌿 What better way to celebrate than by organizing a community clean-up with your family and friends? Whether it’s during your walk to school or as a weekend activity, every small effort helps create cleaner, healthier spaces for everyone. 💚 Gather your community, make a positive impact, and don’t forget to log your actions on Commit2Act.org to see the difference you’re making! 🌎✨

She found connection to culture through art and creation and she has big dreams for how she might help others do the same down the road through her artistic passions. Get to know Saelym Degrandpré in her @‌AConnectedNorth Fireside Chat: firesidechats.ca/video/saelym-d… ✨

Strong communities start with strong investments in children 💙 We’re honoured to be featured in The Hill Times spotlighting why investing in education, connectivity, and opportunity for youth in Northern and remote communities is essential to strengthening Canada’s future. Through Connected North, we see every day how access to culturally grounded, engaging learning experiences can spark confidence, curiosity, and possibility for students across the North. When we invest in young people, we invest in stronger communities for generations to come. Thank you to our educators, partners, presenters, and community leaders who continue to make this work possible. Together, we’re helping ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive — no matter where they live. Read the full article at: hilltimes.com/sponsored/to-t…