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UCN Successful Recipient of CEWIL and MakeWay Foundation Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2024 University College of the North (UCN) received four Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL Canada) grants for students in the Early Childhood Education (ECE), Health programs and Faculty of Arts, Business and Science. UCN faculty members in Arts, Business and Science also received a MakeWay Foundation Grant. The CEWIL…
Read MoreUCNâs Northern Manitoba Mining Academy Launches Mining Readiness Training Program at Foran McIlvenna Bay Project Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2024 (Flin Flon, MB) â University College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce applications for the second intake of students to the Mining Readiness Training Program. The students from the first intake started training this week in Sagkeeng First Nation. The second intake will be held in part…
Read MoreUCN’s Dr. Keith Hyde’s adventure at the Arctic Congress
From May 30 to June 1, Dr. Keith Hyde represented the University College of the North at the Arctic Congress in BodĂž, Norway. On the opening day, he shared his northern Manitoban research in a presentation entitled âCultural Resilience or Christian Resignation? The Endeavours of the Rev. Henry Budd, Sr. in 19th-Century Rupertâs Land.â The…
Read MoreUCN Shines, meet Ying Kong
Introducing: Ying Kong Years with UCN: 8 Job title: Associate Professor of English Teaching Literature/Indigenous Literature Location: Thompson Ying started working with UCN part-time, teaching remotely, in 2015. She liked the job, and when she successfully secured the permanent position at the Thompson campus, she sold her house in Winnipeg âwithout hesitationâ to come to…
Read MoreUCN Shines, meet Melissa Constant
Introducing: Melissa Constant Years with UCN: 12 Job title: Student Recruitment Officer/Sponsor Liaison Location: The Pas Melissa started her career with UCN in 2012 when she worked evenings and weekends as a Library Clerk. From there, she became a Learning Technology Facilitator and eventually found her calling as a Recruitment Officer. Melissaâs connection to UCN…
Read MoreUCN Partners With NORCAT, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), to deliver a Mining Readiness Training Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 2024 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) -University College of the North (UCN) will partner with NORCAT to deliver a Mining Readiness Training program in Manitoba beginning in September 2024. Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is supporting the program with $1,264,805 in funding. Based in Ontario, NORCAT delivers industry-standard miner training across Canada…
Read MoreUCN Launches Apprenticeship Program in Thompson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2024 (Thompson, MB) â To help increase skilled trades in Manitoba, the University College of the North (UCN) is proud to introduce the Level 1 Common Core Heavy Duty/Truck and Transport/Agricultural Technician program. This comprehensive training is available to level 1 apprentices of these critical trades for the first time…
Read MoreUCN Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2024 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) â University College of the North celebrates 20 years in operation on July 1, 2024. As part of the celebration, three UCN professors, Dr. Keith Hyde, Dr. Greg Stott, and Dr. Hendrik Warnar-Brown are writing a book about UCN’s history and its significance in northern Manitoba.…
Read MoreUCN Unveils “PĂąkosĂȘthimowin” Sculptures to Inspire Hope and Dreams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2024 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) â Today, at our campuses in The Pas and Thompson, the University College of the North (UCN) introduces “PĂąkosĂȘthimowin” as the name for our newest sculptures. PĂąkosĂȘthimowin is Cree and translates to English as “Hopes/Dreams.” “These works serve as visual representations of our guidance for the…
Read MoreUCN Is Accepting Applications for Paramedic Training at The Pas Campus for Fall 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2024 â(The Pas, MB) âUniversity College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Primary Care Paramedic Program at The Pas Campus for the Fall 2024 intake. This comprehensive program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to begin…
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