For the past two years, Simon Monteith from Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba has been virtually inviting others into his Winnipeg home to share his love of all things science related.
Simon Monteith, aka Simon The Scientist, prepares the 'Elephant Toothpaste' experiment in his dining room in Winnipeg, Tuesday, February 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John WoodsNext to it is an array of household products including hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, food colouring and a baking dish.From a science perspective, feathers aid in thrust, enabling flight. From a First Nations perspective, an eagle feather is a symbol of respect.
Jacqueline Monteith says her son has always had the ability to understand complex concepts in an original way. The board tracked more than 100 different programs in Canada aimed at helping Indigenous learners succeed in STEM. The study found while there has been a push to reach Indigenous students in early years, there is still a gap in preparing students in high school for post-secondary studies in STEM.
The national education organization is one of the country's largest STEM outreach organizations. It has built relationships with 200 Indigenous communities to provide programming to about 35,000 youth.
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