THUNDER BAY -- The plan for the next five years was put in place for one of Northern Ontario’s leading educational centres.
Science North celebrated a strategy plan in the hope of reaching new heights in years to come.
“We get people excited about science in their everyday lives,” senior scientist Emily Kerton said. “We are so happy that we can elevate the communities about science in Northern Ontario.”
The government agency has been in Thunder Bay for eight years, and has played a big role in helping remote First Nations communities learn about science in an interactive way.
“They get super excited,” science communicator Mary Chang said. “Some of the places we go we’re like celebrities. It’s really sweet making connections with these children.”
Despite the business-oriented nature of the strategic plan, Science North filled the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium with their planetarium and a series of interactive booths on Friday.
“We like to hve fun... It gives us the chance to show off how good we are at this kind of thing,” Kerton said.
The celebratory morning featured appearances from Liberal MP Patty Hajdu, and Science North CEO Guy Labine from the Sudbury base.
“Thunder Bay is an important hub for which we serve all of Northwestern Ontario,” Labine said.
“We need to be financially viable over the next five years,” Labine said. “Whether it’s from government, individual donors, corporations, or partners. That’s what this strategic plan is all about. We need to make sure we have the resources to not only maintain, but expand our presence.”
