Proven Impact
Creating transformative classroom experiences begins with trusted voices. Educators who partner with Ethọ́s Lab see firsthand how culturally responsive, hands-on learning fosters confidence, sparks creativity, and builds real-world skills. These outcomes speak for themselves — and so do the teachers behind them.
Why Ethọ́s Lab STEAM
Programs?
Developed in partnership with industry experts, community leaders, youth and educators, Ethọ́s Lab offers culturally-infused inter-disciplinary STEAM programs for youth from grades 5-12. Each workshop is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in students, through an equity lens.
Culturally Expansive Real World Connections
Programs invite all learners to critically engage with STEAM topics through Ubuntu philosophy, ”I am because we are” fostering critical thinking, centering compassion, interconnectedness, and our shared humanity.
Accessible & Hands-On Discovery
Hands-on STEAM learning and industry field trips connect youth to real-world skills, confidence, and future pathways that drive both personal growth and community impact.
Flexible By Design
One workshop or many, our programs adapt to your classroom goals, with in-person workshops, assemblies, resources, and Pro-D to inspire a new way of teaching and learning STEAM.
Ethọ́sian STEAM Competencies
Programs connect the dots between the individual learner, the learner and their peers, and the crafts and pathways they can develop to shape the future of innovation.
Critical, Reflective & Creative Thinking
Learners develop the skills to think outside the box to generate innovative ideas, analyze their own ideas and assumptions, and reflect and assess all available information to find solutions to real-word problems.
Foundational STEAM Mastery
Learners are creators of innovation. Through STEAM projects, learners will explore, learn, and master various technologies and material practices, and become adept at translating ideas into actions and tangible real-world possibilities.
Personal & Social Awareness and Responsibility
Learners are committed to the creation of inclusive and innovative atmospheres that creates positive community impact and contribute to the overall well-being of the environment.
Communication & Collaboration
Learners develop the skills to communicate confidently with others to build and enhance mutual understanding and achieve common goals.
Program Offerings
Ethos Lab offers an interdisciplinary Design-Based Learning (Design Thinking) approach to STEAM learning experiences that is grounded in the Ubuntu philosophy “I am because we are”. We believe community is the classroom and learning should be joyful, justice-oriented, and deeply connected to the world around us. Programs are offered in many formats to match your educational needs and goals and aligned with the BC curriculum.
Ethos lab programming can also be delivered across your school district. Contact us for details: community@ethoslab.ca
2025 Theme: Agency and AI
Classroom Workshops
75+ Minutes
Book a stand-alone workshop or a series featuring Design Jams, Digital Media, or critical discussions with facilitator-led hands-on STEAM activities*
Key Features:
- Pre-and Post-workshop lessons & teacher resources
- All materials and technology provided
- Assessment tools
*Programming can also be delivered after-school
School-Wide Activations
60 Minutes
Large-scale STEAM showcases offer immersive, equity driven STEAM experiences designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.
Key Features:
- Interactive demonstrations
- Student participation
- Equity-centered content
- Inspiring storytelling
Ethos Lab Field Trips
120 Minutes
Hands-on learning experiences at our Innovation Hub in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Here, students can access on-site equipment and technologies for hands-on learning experiences.
Key Features:
- Facilitator-led science experimentation.
- Creative Exploration (ex. Music Production)
- Immersive Experiences (ex. VR, AR technology)
- Design activities (ex. screen printing, sticker making)
Teacher Professional Development
Flexible
Ethos Lab empowers educators with professional development that integrates equity, innovation, and hands-on STEAM learning to transform classroom practice.
Key Features:
- Learn about Ubuntu philosophy
- Explore equity-centered teaching practices
- Engage in applied STEAM activities
- Strengthen innovative classroom strategies
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In Educators’ Words
“The world needs to inspire young people to see themselves in all the corners of leadership, of STEM, of art of design. Ethos Lab provides exactly that platform, they hold a mirror up to show you what you can achieve.”
– School Trustee
“The workshop delivered by the staff at Ethos Lab was exciting, inviting, informative, inclusive, and innovative. Everyone was enthusiastic and delivered material in a way where we could all easily understand and walk away being able to apply some of the concepts immediately.”
– Principal, Vancouver School Board
“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to begin to learn from Ethos and am hopeful that they will expand their training to include more workshops in the future. I have my Masters in Educational Technology and I wish I would have had Ethos put on courses with the University!”
– Educator, Vancouver School Board
“(Pro-D) Gives teachers the tools and confidence to bring technology and creativity further into their classrooms with support and intrigue.”
– Educator
FAQs
Do you have Scholarship or funding options for me and my students?
Yes! Please email community@ethoslab.ca for information
What schools or districts have already participated in Ethos Lab's programs?
Yes, we have worked with numerous schools across Vancouver, Delta, and Surrey school districts.
I am interested in your annual Blackathon, is it possible to attend as a school sanctioned field trip?
Yes! We have had numerous schools attend as a school sanctioned field trip. Let us know if you need support setting this up.
Do you provide accessibility or accommodations support for students?
While our facilitators are not trained to be experts students aids for youth identifying with learning disabilities, we work with the educator or school to ensure our space can accommodate the required supports identified. We do not use a one size fits all approach but meet youth where they are. Additionally, our facilitator are Standard First Aid trained!
How many Ethos staff run the sessions and are volunteers needed?
There will always be 2 Ethos facilitators at a time. Depending on the ask or need, a 3rd facilitator could be added at an additional cost. Teachers or parent volunteers would only be needed for larger audiences.
How far in advance do I need to book a session?
In order to ensure your experience is executed to our standards, we require all booking details to be finalized 2 weeks before the expected execution date.
Ready to Transform Your Classroom?
Join the growing community of educators empowering the next generation of STEAM innovators and community leaders.
