LONGUEUIL, QC, Oct. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques was at Inuksuk High School, in Nunavut, to present a new educational activity as part of the Canada from Space giant floor map initiative. This activity is the first of a series of five geared towards northern communities.
The new activity is the result of collaboration between the CSA, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and teachers from northern communities. It reflects the realities and uniqueness of the North. Students will learn about space technology while gaining an understanding of the many uses of Earth Observation satellites, such as ice monitoring, resource management and navigation.
As we near the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government invites Canadians to experience and learn more about our environment and our heritage.
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"Through activities like the Canada from Space initiative, we hope to spark young Canadians' interest in pursuing studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Through this activity, we are combining the uniqueness of the Northern identity and the subject of space to inspire the young people of Canada's North to become our next generation of engineers, scientists and astronauts."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
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Image with caption: "Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques and students at Inuksuk High School. (CNW Group/Canadian Space Agency)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20161017_C2621_PHOTO_EN_797253.jpg
Canadian Space Agency, Media Relations Office, Telephone: 450-926-4370, Website: http://asc-csa.gc.ca, Twitter: @csa_asc
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