Pinnguaq Association: Root & STEM

Hosted by Canada’s History Society

 — Posted July 14, 2022
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Canada’s National History Society was honoured to present the 14th Canada’s History Forum and to bring together educators, Indigenous leaders, researchers, and community members for a conversation about truth and reconciliation. Featuring award-winning educators and researchers from across Canada, this event highlighted community-based projects that exemplify meaningful and tangible acts of reconciliation.

This video was part of the 14th Canada's History Forum, “Called to Act: Truth, Reconciliation, and Collaboration,” on June 4, 2022.

Pinnguaq Association was founded in Nunavut and now has offices in British Columbia and Ontario. Pinnguaq, which means “play” in Inuktitut, incorporates STEAM into unique learning applications that promote storytelling, health, wellness, and growth with rural and remote communities.

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