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

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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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Actua 2023/2024 Annual Report

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

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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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Actua’s Engage. Empower. Connect. (E2C) Project: Key Learnings from Pilots

Actua designed and executed two pilot projects focused on empowering youth, to participate in positive online interactions. Learn more about the findings.

February 08, 2022

Impact Story

Skilling Up Teachers in Land-Based Education: A Micro-Credential Opportunity

As part of Actua's work to empower educators, we are now offering opportunities to gain micro-credentials as a way to recognize and develop their skills portfolio.

December 08, 2021

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Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ2S+ Youth in STEM

Improving equity in STEM requires creating safe and welcoming STEM environments for all. Read about programs doubling down on efforts to include LGBTQ2+ youth in STEM.

November 18, 2021

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The Digital Revolution: Leaving No Girl Behind

Actua convened a panel to discuss the benefits of digital literacy among girls, barriers that exist and solutions to pave the way for the next generation of technologists.

October 14, 2021

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Actua’s Cultural STEM Kits – A COVID-19 Pivot Story

“The COVID-Pivot” – sounds like the dance move of the year, doesn’t it? Well, we wish it were as easy as a one, two step, but pivoting in the face of a global pandemic has had

July 28, 2021

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Indigenous People Have Always Known About STEM

Doug Dokis, Director of Actua's National InSTEM program, shares his first hand account of the growth and impact the program has had across Canada.

June 21, 2021

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Delivering Accessible STEM Education to Youth with Disabilities During a Pandemic

Now more than ever, accessibility requires innovation. Despite the pandemic, Actua’s network has found innovative & meaningful ways to deliver STEM to youth with disabilities.

May 31, 2021

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Celebrating 15 years of Partnership with Suncor Energy Foundation

See the highlights of our partnership with the Suncor Energy Foundation, one of Actua's longest-standing partners.

March 18, 2021

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