Stories from and about Actua

Actua is a nationally recognized leader in STEM education. Here, we lend our thoughts on various topics in the field, including insight on Actua’s daily STEM outreach experiences. You can also find news articles mentioning Actua, press releases and reports.

For all media inquiries please contact: communications@actua.ca or 613-234-4137

Featured

The Canadian Science Fair Journal Joins Actua!

Actua is pleased to announce the integration of the Canadian Science Fair Journal (CSFJ) as a new program.

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Featured

Actua 2023/2024 Annual Report

Actua's 2023/2024 annual report sheds light on programs and highlights for the year.

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Featured

Actua Receives $38.4 million from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund

The Government of Canada announced that Actua will receive $38.4 million over five years through its newly launched Strategic Science Fund (SSF).

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Blog

Engaging Educators in Land-Based Learning Experience to Integrate Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in STEM Curriculum

Actua, in partnership with the CBE, engaged 90 educators in a land-based learning opportunity to integrate traditional Indigenous Knowledge with modern STEM.

July 03, 2024

Press Release

Actua and Forward Summit to Welcome Indigenous Youth in Conversations Around Economic Reconciliation

Actua is pleased to partner with Forward Summit to empower and make space for Indigenous youth in discussions on economic reconciliation.

May 13, 2024

Blog

Field Trips that Matter: Taking STEM Beyond the Classroom

Learn how Actua's girls program goes beyond traditional STEM environments to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning.

March 19, 2024

Impact Story

Engaging Indigenous Youth for Economic Reconciliation: The Forward Summit East Youth Delegation

Economic reconciliation aims to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Canada, fostering a fair and inclusive economy.

September 06, 2023

Impact Story

An Indigenous Cultural Learning Experience for Teachers

In June 2023, 13 educators from Ontario participated in the Akwesasne InSTEM Educator Land Camp, combining Indigenous Knowledge with Western STEM concepts.

August 03, 2023

Impact Story

Empowering Indigenous Youth and Fostering Economic Reconciliation

In May 2023, 25 Indigenous youth joined the 2023 Forward Summit Youth Delegation, participating in a multi-day land camp and the Forward Summit.

August 01, 2023

Impact Story

Culturally Relevant STEM Education with SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University

Actua’s Network Member SuperNOVA has been engaging Indigenous communities with STEM in the Atlantic region for over 20 years. Learn about the incredible work they are doing.

June 09, 2023

Impact Story

The Indigenous Land-Camp Experience, An Inside Look

Learn about the critical importance of land-based learning with this inside look at Actua's 2022 Sahtu STEM camp in partnership with Black Spruce Education.

February 16, 2023

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