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The STEAM Connection is on a mission to make technical education accessible for youth through the power of robotics.
We believe that Indigenous youths deserve access to culturally responsive + accessible technical education.
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Free EKGAR robots sent
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Youths reached with our representative educational resources
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Users making robots on our virtual learning platform
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Designed by youth for youth for free
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Designing, manufacturing, and distributing leading robotic solutions and giving them away for free.
By us for us. Community built and led by youth who represent our students.
Paving the way for Indigenous youths to become innovators.
Robots for the future.
In 2019, Anishinaabe (Enrolled Sault Tribe) teen Danielle Boyer created The STEAM Connection, an organization paving the way for Indigenous youths to have self determination through advanced digital literacy skills. The STEAM Connection is a 501(c)(3) charity, led by youth and minorities, committed to democratizing technical education for youth using robotics. Our mission is to empower our communities by providing free access to cutting-edge technical solutions that we design, manufacture, and distribute.
Washington Post Next 50 Changemaker
Teen Vogue Indigenous Youth Changemaker
A 2x invited guest of the White House
2x MIT Solve Winning Solutions & Documentary Feature
With awards from L'Oreal Paris, Echoing Green, Verizon, and more.
Technical education isn't accessible
Understanding the disparities
Technical education is crucial for Indigenous communities, as it promotes self-determination, empowers tech career opportunities, and overcomes systemic barriers. Despite facing challenges like limited computer and internet access, lack of role models, high dropout rates, and underrepresentation in STEM, technical education can bridge the digital divide, enhance career prospects, and assert control over technological development. It empowers Indigenous communities by addressing disparities, amplifying voices, and fostering inclusion in the tech world.
Now what...
What we're doing
We create representative and culturally-responsive technical education that we distribute through our own educational programs as well as educational institutions and companies serving youth. We design everything in-house and focus on robotics that are affordable and teach Indigenous languages. Our robots overcome many accessibility barriers and work without WiFi, are made from recycled resources, and are completely free to students. We also create representative comics, art, apps, campaigns, and work to advocate for our communities in technology.
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