Jana Jandal Alrifai, 15, participates in a computer programming workshop on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the University of Windsor. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star ...

Teaching computer programming to youth can prepare them for the future job market, promote equity in tech professions and develop students’ computational thinking skills.

At home, both Jacob and Charlotte say their families have access to a computer and internet, but it's limited. "My parents say it's expensive because we are up in the North," Charlotte said.

More young Nunavummiut learn computer programming skills ... world of technology is also just out of reach for some Nunavummiut — many households in the territory don't have a computer at home.