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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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On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Connected Canadians is raising awareness about digital safety. Through free 1:1 support, we help older adults spot red flags, ask confident questions and stay safer online. connectedcanadians.ca/one-on… #WEAAD2026 #AgewithAttitude #CNPEA #EAPO
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We are proud to welcome @connectedcdns’ new Co-op students Michael Bowman, Kendall Clarke, and Elissa Gee to our team! Coming from @Carleton_U we are excited to see the impact they will make, bringing new ideas to our team! #ConnectedCanadians #CoopStudents
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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: connectedcanadians.ca/apply-… #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 📷lyndsay.woolridge@opp.ca #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: help.connectedcanadians.ca #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: help.connectedcanadians.ca #ConnectedCanadians #StayConnected
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Retired? Your experience is a gift! 🎁 Mentor older adults across Canada and foster community health. Apply via: help.connectedcanadians.ca. 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: connectedcanadians.ca/volunt…
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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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