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Big Brothers Big Sisters and Nanan Academy Inspire Young Innovators

On October 3, 2026, Nanan Academy and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Moose Jaw hosted a BIG on STEM Day Camp in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Sixteen students, ages 6 to 12, spent the day learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on activities. The event was featured on MooseJawToday.com. BIG on STEM is […]

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STEM Learning for Military Families

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services offers Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Summer Camps for children of military families. The camps provide an engaging environment where children can participate in recreation, sports, science, arts, and other activities. The PSP Summer Camp was held at 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, during July and […]

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Nanan Academy at Saskatchewan Retro GameCon

On September 12 and 13, 2026, Saskatchewan Retro GameCon was held at the Temple Gardens Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Retro GameCon is a celebration of retro video games and pop culture. The event brings together gamers, collectors, artists, cosplayers, and vendors. The event had 130 vendors who sold video games, consoles, collectibles, artwork, […]

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Nanan Academy Summer Camp 2026 – Curious Creations

Nanan Academy ran a summer camp in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, from July 27-31, 2026. Twenty students age 8 to 14 spent the week building video games, working on science experiments, wiring circuits, meeting a robot dog, and training in a taekwondo dojang. This year’s summer camp theme is Curious Creations. The event was featured […]

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Canada’s First University-Owned Quantum Computer Is in Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, has acquired the first university-owned and operated full-stack quantum computer in Canada. The system is operated by the Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications (quanTA), led by principal investigator, Dr. Steven Rayan. Only a small handful of universities worldwide have acquired an on-site quantum computer, […]

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Applied Quantum Systems Program Presented at the Saskatchewan Energy & Natural Resource Forum

Nanan Academy and ArithQ Technologies Inc. hosted a booth at the Saskatchewan Energy & Natural Resource Forum to present the Applied Quantum Systems Program. The forum carried the theme “Tradition to Transition: Empowering our Energy Future.” The program gives engineers and technical professionals a practical way to explore quantum and quantum-inspired thinking in real energy […]

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Game Development Makes Its Debut at the Skills Canada National Competition 2026

The Skills Canada National Competition 2026 was held from May 27 to 30, 2026 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The event featured opening ceremonies on May 27, two days of competition on May 28 and 29, and closing ceremonies on May 30. The Skills Canada National Competition is a trades and technology competition […]

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Ideas to Impact: Student Project Showcase Highlights Student Innovation and Confidence

On May 9, 2026, students from Nanan STEM Academy Inc. gathered at the Saskatchewan Science Centre for the Ideas to Impact: Student Project Showcase. The event brought together families, educators, industry partners, and members of the public to celebrate student achievement through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The showcase serves two important […]

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Nanan Academy Wins Business Innovation Award at the 24th Annual MJBEX Awards

Nanan STEM Academy Inc. was recognized with the Business Innovation Award at the 24th annual Moose Jaw Business Excellence (MJBEX) Awards, held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Temple Gardens Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. The annual MJBEX Awards, hosted by the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce, brought together businesses, entrepreneurs, and […]

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Nanan Academy Victoria Students Showcase Their Work at Kidovate 2026

On April 11, 2026, Nanan Academy students in Victoria, BC, Canada, took part in the Kidovate 2026 event, where they presented an arcade machine they designed and built. The event was a proud moment for our students, as they had the opportunity to share their work with the public and demonstrate their project. Kidovate is […]

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Nanan Academy is Bringing Computer Literacy to Seniors Across Saskatchewan

At Nanan Academy, we believe learning is for every stage of life. We are now offering computer literacy courses for seniors. Offered in partnership with Palliser Regional Library and the Canadian Red Cross through Sask Seniors Connect Hub. These offerings include full-length courses, as well as workshops, focused on computer basics and online safety. The […]

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Skills Canada Saskatchewan Showcases Student Talent in Game Development

On March 26 and 27, 2026, the Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition brought together 300 secondary and post-secondary students to compete in more than 40 skilled trades and technology categories. The event continues to create opportunities for students to demonstrate their skills in real, hands on competition settings. The provincial competition brings together students from […]

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STEM in French: How Saskatchewan Students Are Preparing for a World of AI and Automation

(Version française à suivre) Nanan Academy | Association des Parents Fransaskois | March 2026 Our French-language science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) partnership with the Association des Parents Fransaskois (APF) empowers the next generation of leaders. If you missed our first post, you can read it here. Students in Grades 3 to 6 in Regina […]

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The Moment a Student Realizes She Can Build Technology

Each year on March 8th, International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to recognize the many contributions women make across every field that shapes our world. It is also a moment to reflect on how the next generation will continue building the future. Encouraging more girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is an […]

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Star Stories Night: Bringing Culture and STEM Together

On February 27, 2026, Regina, Saskatchewan hosted Star Stories Night, a free community event held in recognition of Indigenous Storytelling Month. Families, educators, and learners of all ages came together to explore Indigenous knowledge through storytelling, science, art, and hands-on STEM activities. The event took place at the Saskatchewan Science Centre, the Regina Public Library […]

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Building Quantum Pathways from Education to Industry

Quantum Days 2026 is Canada’s national conference focused on quantum science, technology, and commercialization. The event was held from February 18–20, 2026, in Victoria, British Columbia. Organized by Deep Tech Canada, the conference connected research, industry, education, and policy to support Canada’s growing quantum ecosystem. “Canada is recognized globally as a leader in quantum science […]

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Building Essential Skills for a Changing World

At Nanan Academy, our youth programs are guided by a higher purpose: preparing learners for post-secondary education and the future of work. The world our students are entering is fast paced, global, and constantly evolving. Success today requires more than memorizing information. Learners must be adaptable, confident, and able to apply real skills in unfamiliar […]

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Nanan Academy Partners with Association des Parents Fransaskois to Deliver French-Language STEM Workshops

(Version française à suivre) Nanan Academy is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Association des Parents Fransaskois (APF) to deliver STEM workshops in French for families across Saskatchewan. This partnership helps increase access to quality STEM education while supporting francophone communities through inclusive programming. Workshops are being offered in Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, Regina, […]

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Welcoming 2026 with STEM and Community at ‘Noon Year’s Eve’

On December 31, 2025, families gathered at the Saskatchewan Science Centre for Noon Year’s Eve, an exciting event that offered hands-on activities and early New Year celebration. From 10:00am to 3:00pm, families explored interactive exhibits and participated in a noon countdown to welcome 2026. Local partners and vendors provided activities for families: Each vendor added […]

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Robotics Part 1: Building Engineering Foundations

Advanced students in Nanan Academy’s youth program have successfully completed the first half of Robotics Prodigies, a full-length course equivalent to Robotics & Automation 30 curriculum. This class is designed to help students move confidently into robotics and electronics by combining hands-on experiments, structured programming, and real-world problem solving. This circuits and robotics course integrates […]

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Nanan Academy and Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Launch Expanded STEM-YXE Academy in Saskatoon

November 12, 2025 Nanan STEM Academy Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. in delivering STEM-YXE Academy, an educational initiative offering both Beginner and Advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs for youth in Grades 4–12 located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Together, the two organisations are empowering […]

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See Your Future Education and Career Fair: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders

The See Your Future Education and Career Fair brought together more than 2,000 high school students at each location in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan. The event was held on October 27, 2025, at TCU Place in Saskatoon and on October 28, 2025, at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina. Students from across the province attended […]

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Ideas to Impact: Student Project and Business Showcase 2025

Nanan Academy’s “Ideas to Impact: Student Project and Business Showcase” took place on October 25, 2025, at the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina. The event brought together bright minds throughout Saskatchewan to celebrate creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship as featured in CTV News (view article). Students presented a wide range of projects, including a remote-controlled robotic […]

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Building the Future: Weeks 1–4 of Our Arcade Machine Entrepreneurship Project

What happens when students come together to design, build, and market a real product from concept to sale? At Nanan STEM Academy, we’ve launched the Arcade Machine Entrepreneurship Project, a unique hands-on experience where students act as a startup team to create and sell a fully functional arcade machine by spring 2026. This project blends […]

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Enbridge’s Fueling Futures Program Empowers STEM Learning at Nanan Academy

October 4, 2025 – Regina, Saskatchewan Enbridge’s “Fueling Futures” program has provided funding to support Nanan Academy’s STEM Youth Program, enabling a group of Grade 6 students from Mother Teresa Middle School to participate in the year-long initiative. The program, held every Saturday at the Saskatchewan Science Centre, introduces students to coding, robotics, and 3D […]

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A Celebration of Fun and Learning at the Labour Day Play Day

Regina, SK – September 1, 2025 – The Saskatchewan Science Centre welcomed families from across the province for its annual “Labour Day Play Day.” The full-day celebration featured a diverse lineup of hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and unique learning experiences designed to inspire wonder and engage participants of all ages. The park across from the […]

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On the Road to Innovation: Connecting Communities Through STEM

The team at Nanan STEM Academy packed up laptops, robots, and enthusiasm before setting out on an exciting summer tour. Over July and August 2025, the crew visited 16 Palliser Regional Library branches across Southern Saskatchewan, delivering hands-on STEM workshops to kids aged 8 to 14. With the generous support of SaskPower, these sessions became […]

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Igniting the Fire Inside: Empowering Indigenous Youth in Saskatchewan

August 19–21, 2025 brought together Indigenous youth, leaders, and community members at the Saskahâ Anima Iskotew Pihcâyihk – “Ignite the Fire Inside” Cowessess First Nation Youth Conference at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Participants ages 12 to 26 gathered for three days of connection, culture, and inspiration. The event opened with a […]

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Building Skills, Character, and Community at the 2025 STEM Summer Camp

From July 28 to August 1, 2025, a unique summer experience brought together innovation, education, and fun in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Future Camp: Skills For Success Summer camp was a powerful collaboration between Nanan STEM Academy, Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, Kim’s Taekwondo Moose Jaw, and Skills Canada Saskatchewan, uniting their shared goal […]

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Redefining Education at Nanan STEM Academy

From Passion to Purpose At Nanan Academy, our purpose of the Youth Program is to prepare students for post-secondary education while equipping them with the essential skills for lifelong success. Through a holistic approach that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with entrepreneurship education, we cultivate not only technical knowledge but also personal growth, […]

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Meet the Future: Nanan STEM Academy Uses Robot Dog to Teach Robotics

At Nanan STEM Academy, cutting-edge education isn’t just a goal—it’s a daily reality. As a leading STEM school committed to preparing students for the future, we continue to integrate the latest technologies into our robotics program. One of our most exciting new additions? The Unitree Go2 AIR robot dog. Teaching Robotics with Real-World Technology The […]

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Youth Voices Lead the Way at 2025 First Nations Energy & Natural Resource Forum

From May 27 to 29, 2025, the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence hosted a groundbreaking event—the inaugural Saskatchewan First Nations Energy and Natural Resource Forum & Leadership Summit in Saskatoon, Treaty 6 Territory. With the theme “Tradition to Transition: Empowering Our Energy Future,” this annual forum brought together Indigenous leaders, youth, industry […]

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Young Minds, Big Ideas: Students at Nanan Academy Victoria Use AI to Bring Apps to Life

Empowering 10–14 Year Olds to Build Real-World Projects With Artificial Intelligence At Nanan STEM Academy’s Victoria location, the future is being shaped by some of its youngest minds. Students aged 10 to 14 are not only learning how technology works—they’re using it to build their own digital products from the ground up. With the help […]

  • Zlatan Fazlagic

Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition 2025: Game Development

The Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition took place on March 27th and 28th, 2025, at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus. This event brought together talented students from across the province to compete in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions. The competitions were in six diverse sectors—Manufacturing and Engineering, Construction, Transportation, Information Technology, Employment, and […]

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Nanan Academy Visits Shanghai International STEAM Education R&D Base

On February 17, 2025, The Nanan Academy team visited the Shanghai International STEAM Education R&D Base, an after-school program held on Saturdays where students aged 8 to 18 explore electronics and robotics. It was exciting to see young learners gaining hands-on experience with technology. During our visit, students were programming Arduino microcontrollers to make LEDs […]

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Driverless Taxi Experience In China

The Nanan Academy team recently visited Wuhan, Hubei, China, to experience the Apollo Moon ArcFox Driverless Taxi. The robotaxi is a collaboration between Baidu Apollo and Arcfox, a BAIC Group brand. This fully autonomous taxi operates without a human driver, using LiDAR, radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and GPS for navigation. During our ride, the vehicle […]

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Ringing in 2025 with ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ Event at the Saskatchewan Science Centre

On December 31, 2024, the Saskatchewan Science Centre hosted its annual Noon Year’s Eve event, a family celebration packed with exciting activities and unforgettable moments. Children and families delved in activities like face painting and the ‘Shrinky Dinks Activity.’ Guests explored the cosmos through the immersive ‘Star Trip’ and marvelled at the wonders of ‘Science […]

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Gratitude to Yara Belle Plaine for Generous Donation of Laptop Computers

We are thrilled to announce that Yara Belle Plaine, a nitrogen based mineral fertilizer production company, has donated laptop PCs to Nanan STEM Academy. This generous contribution has empowered us to expand our programming and further our mission of equipping students with essential 21st-century skills. With these modern laptops, our students will gain access to […]

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Call to Action in Education with Cultural Competency Integration

September 30, 2024, marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a day to reflect, remember, and recognize the profound impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities. At Nanan STEM Academy, we honour this day by emphasizing the power of education as a vehicle for healing and progress, especially through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

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Pedagogy of Play

On September 2, 2024, families and friends came together at the Saskatchewan Science Centre for the Labour Day Play Day event. It was a day full of fun activities and shows, with something for everyone to enjoy and learn from. The place was buzzing with energy and excitement as visitors explored the different stations and […]

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