Join iSTEAM Leaders
Thanks to a generous grant received from RBC Future Launch our iSTEAM Education team is able to offer free workshops that blend STEAM skills with Indigenous ways for another 25 Indigenous youth between the ages of 15-29. Our partners at Nokee Kwe, Fanshawe College and Munsee Delaware Nation are supporting as hosts our next round of workshops. If you are a part of these organizations and want to join in please email us at info@steameducation.ca to register. If you are outside of these organizations but still interested in the program please reach out to Austin at austin@steameducation.ca to see what options are available. These workshops provide the opportunity to learn skills like coding, 3D design and Design Thinking all within the frameworks of traditional Indigenous knowledge. The skills learned are then applied to grow leadership skills and to help pass along the knowledge to elementary level students in our iSTEAM program. Volunteer hours and a certificate can be offered for participation in the program. If you are in need of transportation financial assistance please reach out to info@steameducation.ca to see if we can assist as limited funds are available.
Explore our iSTEAM elementary school program
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iSTEAM explores our educational concept of incorporating Indigenous arts, land and stories with hands-on projects, using emerging technology and traditional hand tools, to engage culture to create compelling artistic experiences inspiring digital connectivity, skill development and individual ability to apply new skills to unfamiliar challenges. Each iSTEAM project is interactive, culturally relevant to students, and directly connected to the Ontario curriculum learning goals for grades K-12.
At this time, iSTEAM is offered to Indigenous students and Schools exclusively. All lessons are delivered virtually with material and supply kits provided to students and teachers for each project. Check out the videos below to learn more about iSTEAM, and contact us for an opportunity to work together to involve your Indigeneous school group for an awesome iSTEAM experience today! |
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This dynamic educational program began as a research and participatory design project between STEAM Education Centre and Antler River Elementary School, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in 2020. Visit our blog to follow Antler River Elementary School's adventure in iSTEAM!
Enjoy this video from grade 5 Antler River Elementary School student, Christopher, as he introduces his iSTEAM projects.
iSTEAM was made possible with visionary support from the Great-EST Needs Fund via Doug Tarry Limited Community Fund within Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation, Canadian Internet Registration Authority and Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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