The unit functions as a mobile classroom, makerspace, and interactive learning environment capable of supporting workshops, demonstrations, and community engagement activities both inside and outside of the unit.
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Communities can easily book and customize the Wabanaki in Motion NB mobile unit to fit their unique goals and schedules. Workshops and activities can be adjusted based on participant age ranges, experience levels, workshop durations, and specific community interests.
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Once a booking is confirmed, the mobile makerspace travels across New Brunswick to visit communities, support school visits, conferences, events, and youth or post-secondary workshops. The program is currently fully funded, with the goal of ensuring that hands-on STEAM innovation and cultural learning are accessible to Indigenous youth across the province.
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Each visit offers immersive sessions in areas such as 3D modeling, robotics, animation, digital storytelling, and land-based science, providing youth with practical opportunities to explore new ideas, develop skills, and engage with technologies in meaningful ways.
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All activities are guided by Indigenous educators and mentors, ensuring that the learning is both aligned with educational outcomes and deeply connected to culture, identity, and community.
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To ensure a safe and empowering environment, workshops involving heavy fabrication tools (such as laser cutters, CNC machines, and soldering stations) are recommended for ages 16+ and may require facilitator supervision and a brief safety orientation before use.
Awimnb@jedinb.ca x506-444-5650
11-150 Cliffe Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3A 0A1
x 506-444-5650 A wimnb@jedinb.ca