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Designing brands and print designs, Katie Wilhelm practices applied art, making creative things every day. Learn about her creative path in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/katie…

Making music, art and styling hair, Ingrid Aubrey makes a creative life and living doing what she loves. Find out what it’s like when nothing feels like work by listening to her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/ingri…

Bringing Indigenous culture into modern urban environments and saying “we're still here,” Apolla Echino is making an impression through the documentaries, commercials and films that she makes. Find out how she became a director in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/apoll…

Struggling with anxiety and depression and being crowned Miss Indigenous Canada, Jessica McKenzie learned to do it scared, and then she learned sometimes she doesn’t have to, if she’s being honest. Hear her story in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/jessi…

After growing up watching the news and dreaming of being part of the magic, Creeson Agecoutay’s dream finally came true… but he had to work for it. Find out how he made it from Cowessess First Nation to the news desk in his #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/crees…

She started her journey of healing through beadwork as a way to reconnect with her culture and made a business and a life out of what she brought together. Hear about Raylinn Storm and Lenape Creation’s origin story in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/rayli…

Always having been around art, it’s second nature for Erica Jacque to express herself that way. Learn about the many mediums she creates in and what inspires her in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/erica…

When she became a teacher, Tessa Weeksuk thought she would be the one inspiring students, but one of the lessons she taught inspired her to chase her own dreams. Hear about how she came to pursue a degree in geology in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/tessa…

More than just counting things, he’s making his work count as an accountant and enjoying the satisfaction of when it all adds up to the life he wanted in grade 11. Meet Carter Wilson in his #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/carte…

Always remembering her why, Brianna Lizotte has built a beautiful music career performing and educating. Hear how this Métis fiddler got her start in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/brian…

When life and loss had her spinning, Tanis Akutuq Simpson took on a new business venture and tried her hand at spinning something old but new to her. Hear her story of the cultural fibres in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/tanis…

Raised in the desert, she has been thirsty for both knowledge and wisdom. In university and from her ancestral teachings, she has acquired both. Hear Jaime Gloshay’s story in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/jaime…

Doing science in a way that matters to people, and puts Indigenous communities priorities first, Danielle Nowosad is conducting her professional life according to her values. Learn how her first fieldwork got her started towards success in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/danie…

We are celebrating a huge milestone for Connected North 🎉 We’re honoured to be featured by Cabin Radio as we approach 3,000 virtual learning sessions delivered to schools across the Northwest Territories. From science experiments and virtual field trips to cultural teachings, career conversations, and creative workshops, each session is designed to expand opportunities, spark curiosity, and strengthen connections for students in northern and remote communities. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the incredible educators, students, presenters, partners, and communities who bring this work to life every day. Together, we’re helping shape a future of learning that is collaborative, culturally grounded, and community-driven 💙 Read the full story from Cabin Radio at: cabinradio.ca/289508/news/ed…

When engineering didn’t turn out to be a fit, she found her place as a Red Seal Chef, cooking for a ship’s crew, and free to pursue life’s adventures. Listen to Rebecca Marshall serve up her life story in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/rebec…

She found solace, opportunity and community on the dance floor, creating the life she dreamed of as a child. Catch up with dancer Angela Gladue in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/angel…

Facing many struggles in her life, Agnes Francis kept going, doing her best for her kids and helping others with theirs as a home visitor and then a supervisor. Hear about all the steps in her educational journey in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/agnes…

Glad he didn’t discount a life in the trades, Richard Giannini is now empowered living a life as a power line technician. Hear how he got a career he loves after working as a bingo caller in his #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/richa…

She worked many different jobs in her career but in the end, Nicole Braun followed her heart and it led her to youth. Find out how she found her way to her favourite jobs in her #FiresideChat ✨ firesidechats.ca/video/nicol…