Blending legal traditions at school and artistic practices after class, Emily Sabourin is exploring new ideas far from home. Tune into her recent #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat and learn how this daughter of an artist is coping with distance through creativity.✨ https://lnkd.in/gbM6BF49
TakingITGlobal
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, Ontario 4,347 followers
TakingITGlobal empowers youth to understand and act on local and global challenges.
About us
The Vision Youth everywhere actively engaged and connected in shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world. Our Mission Empowering young people to understand and act on local and global challenges. Our Programs Digital Youth Engagement We facilitate intercultural dialogue, power micro-actions and support place-based discovery through our award-winning global online community and mobile apps, including Commit2Act, Culture Connect and Explore150. Global Education We offer professional learning experiences and resources for educators, and provide certification for Future Friendly Schools, fostering shared practices in the areas of global citizenship, environmental stewardship and student voice. Social Innovation We offer training courses and events for aspiring social entrepreneurs, and connect graduates to mentorship and seed funding. We enhance and share the success of youth-led development.
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http://www.tigweb.org
External link for TakingITGlobal
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- online community, youth engagement, civic participation, and educational technology
Locations
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Primary
212-117 Peter Street
Toronto, Ontario M5V 0M3, CA
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33 Flatbush Avenue
New York, New York 11217, US
Employees at TakingITGlobal
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We're thrilled to welcome Henry Coaster Memorial School in Marten Falls First Nation as our 200th school partner to the Connected North program! We can't wait to deliver their first interactive learning Session in January. https://lnkd.in/gPiK_whu
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After learning about his home and its history far from home, Kyle Kowtak heads home in the summer to serve his territory on the waters. Learn about his Canadian Coast Guard adventure in his #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/emtZAqDW
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He came from a small town to chase big dreams and he’s making the most of what the city has to offer. Follow Weston Zawada’s path from Kimberly to Vancouver to explore business, cryptocurrency and real estate in his #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/gVu-CD58
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While enjoying the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia, Douglas McKinnon is engineering his future and studying materials engineering. Listen to his story in his #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/gBg6hyEF
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From gathering statements as a university student to becoming the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation’s Education Director, Kaila Johnston’s found ways to record important stories. Listen to her story in her #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/g5qiUGN2
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Chantal Gruben was raised strong in her culture, stitching together traditional garments, like her mother did. Now she’s dreaming up ways to pass along those practices so a new generation can be warmed in the heart & in the snow. Listen to her #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/eXvDwKwD
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Building companies from scratch and helping others do the same, Ryan St. Germaine’s also nurturing an Indigenous Tech Circle to nourish Indigenous tech talent on the rise. Log on and listen to his #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/gB3WyuKt
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She’s learned firsthand that all the money in the world doesn't matter if you don't know how or have the skill set to handle and understand your relationship with money. Now Theodora Warrior Healy is taking those lessons and giving them back to Indigenous communities so they can thrive. Hear about her incredible journey in her #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/gmZjVTYJ
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From struggling in science to finding his place in Indigenous science, he’s embodying lifelong learning at work and at home. Meet Dallas Pelly who works at a national research facility in his #ConnectedNorth Fireside Chat ✨ https://lnkd.in/gZ8FKm6H
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