connectedcanadians

A digital literacy-focused NGO empowering seniors and older adults by providing free technology training and support.

[connectedcanadians @connectedcdns]

Our volunteer mentors help older adults feel confident with everyday tech, from staying connected to accessing online services.

Joy, a CC client, shared: “I always feel better with the knowledge I gain from Connected Canadians volunteers.” #digitalinclusion #OlderAdults

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It’s Seniors Month in Ontario! 💛

All June, we honour the wisdom, achievements, and lifelong contributions of older adults. Connected Canadians is proud to support seniors in staying connected, confident, and empowered through technology.

#SeniorsMonth#ConnectedCanadians

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On #IntergenerationalDay, we’re celebrating the connections that bring people together through tech, stories, and shared moments. Let’s keep building connections, one conversation at a time. 💛
#ConnectedCanadians #StayConnected

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💫Meet our Volunteer of the Month: Scott

Scott brings kindness, patience, and a strong sense of community to his role as a Technology Mentor. His commitment to digital inclusion is making a difference for older adults across our community.
#ConnectedSeniors #ConnectedCanadians

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New to Ottawa? Gain Canadian experience as a tech mentor for older adults. Honorarium, references + certificate included. Supported by @TD_Canada.

Apply now: https://t.co/baS1FQweEV

#ConnectedCanadians #DigitalInclusion

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🌟 Volunteer of the Month: Lauraleigh

Since joining Connected Canadians in 2024, she’s facilitated 85 workshops for 2,250+ participants. Thank you for making a difference! #StayConnected

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📷Are you aged 65+ living in Canada and have been targeted by fraud/scam attempts? Share your experiences in a research study by @KingsAtWestern & the #OPP. 📷60-75 min📷$30 Amazon e-gift card 📷[email protected] #OlderAdults #FraudPrevention

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Free Cyber Safety workshops: build your Cyber Safety toolkit + learn financial scams & identity theft protection.

Thanks @RBC. Supported in part by Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Register: https://t.co/4Xo6ni2IH7

#ConnectedCanadians #StayConnected

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We were delighted to collaborate with @uOttawaLRI @MediaSmarts and @connectedcdns for this symposium on AI and Digital literacy.

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Nous avons été ravis de collaborer avec @uOttawaLRI @MediaSmarts et @connectedcdns pour une conférence sur la littératie numérique.

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Free Cyber Safety workshops: learn to spot scams, protect your accounts, and respond if something goes wrong.

Thanks @DesjardinsGroup. Supported in part by Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Register: https://t.co/4Xo6ni3gwF

#ConnectedCanadians #StayConnected

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Retired? Your experience is a gift! 🎁 Mentor older adults across Canada and foster community health. Apply via: https://t.co/4Xo6ni3gwF.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. @ESDC_GC

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Proud to kick off the year with support from @DesjardinsGroup for two new @connectedcdns workshops: Cyber Safety and Cyber Incident First Aid. Together, we’re expanding practical, timely cyber support for older adults across Canada.🤝
#DesjardinsOntario

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Join us in welcoming @connectedcdns' new Assistant General Manager, Monika Ninova. She will help ensure we continue delivering high-quality projects, services, and meaningful community impact. 💪🤝

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This international volunteer day, Connected Canadians is proud to celebrate the steadfast work of our many incredible volunteers across the country!
Get involved today: https://t.co/aL52JoTrR9

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Meet Clovy, an international student from Côte
d’Ivoire. We’re proud to have technology mentors
like Clovy building community with us, all thanks to
the support of @TD_Canada! 💻

#ConnectedCanadians #TDReadyCommitment

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Nearly 100 participants joined us for our biggest in-person workshop yet, hosted in partnership with @fedretirees.
We thank everyone who made this event a success, including @TD_Canada!

📷 See event highlights below!

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Tech skills are just the beginning. The real magic of Connected Canadians’ technology mentors? Confidence, connection, and care. 💡

Meet our mentors Alejandra, Senam & Noor on Rogers’ An Hour to Give.

And thanks to @TD_Canada for supporting this impact!

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So much to celebrate this #NationalSeniorsDay! 🎉
Thanks to @RBC for the $200K contribution to our Cyber Safety for Older Adults program, and to @chartwellretirementresidences for sponsoring this special event. 💙

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Last week, we celebrated #NationalSeniorsDay!

Thank you to @chartwellRR and Curtis Vasquez-Guindon for supporting digital inclusion for seniors — and to our client, volunteer, partner, and MPs @lesliechurch , @GregFergus , Peter Fonseca, @MingarelliG, and @NatilienJ for joining!