Science North Strategic Plan 2018-23: Priority Two

SECOND PRIORITY: SCIENCE NORTH IN ALL OF NORTHERN ONTARIO

Being Northern Ontario’s science centre has been a priority since our inception. In 2010 Science North established a satellite base in Thunder Bay to better serve all of Northern Ontario. Since that time there have been more Science North visits to schools, public events and First Nation communities across the North, as well as summer science camps.

Increased partnerships in key communities through our Northern Nature Trading experiences, the delivery of science festivals in Northern Ontario communities and the hosting of Science North-produced travelling exhibits has also assisted in growing our Northern Ontario reach. The organization will have a strong presence across the North by being engaged, participatory, present and influential in all of Northern Ontario.

With more than 104 First Nation communities and 100,000 self-identified Indigenous people in Northern Ontario, Science North will continue to increase its presence in both First Nations community schools and through public events in these communities. Throughout the next 5 years Science North will work with an Indigenous Advisory Committee to gain insight and advice on our future actions.

Over the next 5 years we will reach more audiences, more communities and build more partnerships than ever before.