Trent Aborigional Cultural Knowledge And Science Youth Program Recognized At National Award Ceremony

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The TRACKS (Trent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge & Science) Youth Program was recognized for its work with InSTEM (Indigenous Science Technology Engineering and Math) mentors during a virtual awards ceremony at the 2021 Actua National Conference on Wednesday.

Actua is a network-based organization that proudly represents and support 43 university and college-based network members. These organizations embody Actua’s commitment to engaging all youth in Canada in hands-on STEM and to breaking barriers to youth participation in STEM studies and careers. The TRACKS Youth Program has been a network member of Actua since 2018.

The Actua Mentorship Award recognizes the network member organization that makes an outstanding contribution to the National Mentorship program by engaging a diversity of mentors including mentors in Actua’s national barrier breaking programs and promoting mentoring as a key component of outreach through exciting activities, training, and media.

In 2021 TRACKS connected with over 8,000 youth ages 6-18 through InSTEM-inspired virtual camps, workshops, outreach, and remote activities.

“One of TRACKS’ program intentions is to facilitate spaces where intergenerational knowledge can be shared and mentoring relationships can be nurtured”, said Chris Furgal, a member of the TRACKS Steering Team. “For this to happen, it’s vital that staff and program participants have access to and opportunities through which to build relationships with and learn from Indigenous Elders, knowledge holders and other community members who embody the values and knowledges TRACKS was founded on.”

Youth, families, and educators interested in participating in TRACKS programming can learn more by visiting www.tracksprogram.ca or by emailing info@tracksprogram.ca

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Someone Wrote "Send Love" Message On Trent University Bridge

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Bridges have this way of connecting people, and bringing them together. So this simple, inspiring message someone made on the bridge at Trent University on a snowy Wednesday was a beautiful, symbolic gesture.

Julie Davis, Trent's Vice-President, External Relations & Advancement, tweeted about its impact here...

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