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One Laptop Per Child (OPLPC) Canada 

Youth empowerment through learning centered technology.

The five First Nations in Ontario participating in this project include:

John C. Yesno Education Centre
Eabametoong First Nation, Eabamet Lake
http://www.olpccanada.com/blog/eabametoong-first-nation-fort-hope-ontario/

J.R. Nakogee School
Attawapiskat First Nation, Attawapiskat
http://www.olpccanada.com/blog/achievement-in-attawapiskat/

Kawenni:io Elementary School
Six Nations of the Grand River, Hagersville

Lloyd S. King Elementary
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, Hagersville

Shawanosowe School
Whitefish River First Nation, Birch Island
http://www.olpccanada.com/blog/bright-ideas-on-birch-island/

OLPC Canada strives to empower aboriginal youth to play an active role in their own education through access to learning centered technology. Canada's first National OLPC program, OLPC Canada has provided approximately 2500 XO laptops to children 6-12 years of age in rural, remote and urban communities.

Click here to see the map for project locations. 

OLPC Canada offers customized programs to address some of the challenges facing Aboriginal youth in Canada including literacy, physical health and mental health. These programs include:

Owl Vision (Literacy)
Swift Feet (Physical Fitness)
Healthy Heart (Food & Nutrition)
Ekominiville (Financial Literacy)
The Meeting Place (Mental Health, Substance Use & Well Being)
Calm Waters (Water Safety)
Future Generation (Virtual Library)
Drum Beats (Science of Sound)

From the Application Form page

The Belinda Stronach Foundation (TBSF) is committed to advancing human potential and achievement through individual empowerment and social change.

Aboriginal youth are the fastest growing population in Canada, but many do not have access to the tools they need to realize their full potential and explore opportunities. Together with members of the Aboriginal community, corporate Canada and various governments, TBSF will:

• Bring the internationally-successful program, One Laptop Per Child, to First Nation, Métis and Inuit children, ages 6-12;
• Provide customized and Aboriginal relevant programs including literacy, financial literacy, physical fitness, a virtual library with Aboriginal authors, the science of sound, water safety, food and nutrition and mental health, substance use and well-being
• Through this program, provide a vehicle to allow more children to explore knowledge areas within and beyond their communities, and;
• Provide an innovative resource tool to First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and their educators, to assist in the overall enhancement of student learning and thinking.

Many schools have been recommended by others or have identified themselves, regarding potential interest in the OLPC Canada pilot. In addition, TBSF has researched schools across Canada.

If you have already submitted documents, please note on the document in the applicable area. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the required information - please contact TBSF as soon as possible.