"We at Vale are proud to support the One Laptop Per Child Program. This program unlocks opportunities for Aboriginal Canadians and aligns with our commitment to care for the communities in which we operate by improving access to quality education. Vale is honoured to be part of a Program that has proven successful around the world, and we are proud to invest in the future of Canada and Canadians in this innovative and effective way." - Tito Martins, President and CEO, Nickel Business, Vale
"I am delighted to partner with One Laptop Per Child on this important initiative. This pilot will open new windows of opportunity and provide new educational pathways for Aboriginal students." - The Honourable Chris Bentley, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
"The success of Métis children is vital to the future of Canada. As we take steps to improve the learning opportunities for young Métis, One Laptop Per Child offers a unique opportunity to connect our children to the world while promoting and preserving the distinct history and culture of the Métis Nation. The Métis National Council is encouraged by the potential of this initiative and is committed to collaborations that offer opportunities for Métis children and youth."
- Clément Chartier, President, The Métis National Council
"One Lap Top Per Child will be vital in building the educational foundation for Canada's future entrepreneurs - Aboriginal youth. This is an invaluable initiative that will have a profound impact on the Aboriginal community."
- Clint Davis, President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
"This program is designed to help a child reach out and access a much greater world around them. What it provides is hope."
-Patrice Mousseau, Host/Reporter, News & Current Affairs, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
OLPC Canada
Aboriginal youth are the fastest growing population in Canada, but many do not have access to the tools they need to realize their full poteand explore opportunities. Together with members of the Aboriginal community, corporate Canada and various governments, TBSF has brought the internationally-successful program, One Laptop Per Child, to Canada. TBSF will distribute up to 5,000 laptops to children aged six to twelve in Aboriginal communities across Canada. With support from Vale, BMO Financial Group and the Government of Ontario, the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Canada program leverages leading-edge technology combined with culturally relevant programming to deliver a unique platform of learning tools to Aboriginal children.
To learn more about the OLPC Canada program click here
Aboriginal schools that are interested in learning more about how they can get involved, click here:
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On June 21st, 2011, OLPC Canada celebrated National Aboriginal Day by sharing the latest news on the One Laptop Per Child program. See the update here.
From April 17th to April 21st, 2011, in preparation for deployment of the XO 1.5 laptops that will reach up to 5,000 elementary students in Aboriginal communities across Canada, OLPC facilitated a five day training session for OLPC Canada’s team of thirteen ‘Champions’ from each of the thirteen pilot communities in Canada at the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Onondaga Farms in St. George, Ontario.
Ekomini, an OLPC Canada content partner, presented OLPC Canada’s eight customized programs. All programs are interactive, narrated and designed to advance a child’s interest in learning.
The eight customized programs were created with the needs of Aboriginal children in mind and include:
• Literacy
• Virtual Library
• Financial Literacy
• Physical Education
• Nutrition
• Water Safety
• Mental Health Issues
• A Science of Sound Program
The OLPC Canada training strengthens local technological capacity by providing the ‘Champions’ with a strong understanding of OLPC learning theory and styles of instruction. The OLPC Canada ‘Champions’ will utilize this knowledge to assist in developing innovative curriculum materials and learning content that utilizes OLPC XO technology, including monitoring the computer infrastructure in the schools.
For a list of schools participating in the OLPC Canada pilot phase, please visit: http://www.olpccanada.com/content.php?id=17.
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