https://pinnguaq.com/learn/

This organization is in Northern Canada. There mission, “is to work alongside rural, remote, Indigenous and other communities, to support the development of STEAM skills through innovative technology, art and play.” This interactive website provides maker activities to engage students and teachers in traditional knowledge. I found this to be a valuable resource as it gives teachers the confidence and time to use STEAM lessons that focus on Indigenous content. These resources are designed and built with community members to ensure their are authentic voices for the lessons that are shared.

Within, their site is information about makerspaces, lessons, podcasts, and additional resources. Makerspaces is a key element of “Pinnguaq” it allows all students to engage and to participate. It has multiple entry points to allow every student to interact within the space and activities involved. Coding, robotics, AI, VR, AR, digital storytelling, textiles are just some of the lessons that are mentioned throughout the site.

Another aspect that makes this an informative resource is because it has a magazine & Newsletter called, “Roots and Stem.” It’s a free subscription. This gives you additional lessons, content, and meaningful resources for STEM education.

Root & STEM

On their site I was able to try their firefly micro:bit challenge where it focused on biomimicry and how the micro:bit can interact like nature. This was a great lesson as it connects to the land but also teaches coding skills.  Other lessons you could immerse yourself into is the AR Wilfred Buck lesson. This is a digitally enhanced lesson shares stories of the sky from Wilfrid Buck. Check out other samples of STEAM lessons in the Fall Root and Stem  newsletter:

https://pinnguaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/root-stem-fall-2021-digital-final.pdf