Olpc Canada

OLPC Canada seeks to bridge the digital divide for Aboriginal youth by enhancing education with technological tools designed with children in mind. The Assembly of First Nations has identified lack of access to technology as a significant challenge in more than half of on reserve schools (Chiefs Assembly on Education, 2012). Students who attend school off-reserve often also struggle with access to technology required for homework completion and competency development in core subject areas. The need for educational technology in Aboriginal schools is highlighted by the extensive wait list for our programs, with more than 150 Aboriginal communities submitting proposals from 2013-2015.