Stories

Introducing: Michel Leclaire Years with UCN: 7 years Job title: Natural Resources Management Technology Instructor Location: The Pas Michel has tracked caribou from helicopters, fished in the farthest reaches of the Arctic, and consulted on significant government projects. However, his favourite and most fulfilling job is teaching Natural Resource Management Technology at the University College…

On October 8 – 9, 2024, UCN Linkages The Pas inspired conversations about northern economic and community development and the transformative technologies shaping our future. The conference brought together forward-thinking participants, businesses, and government officials. This year’s theme was ‘Innovation + Renewal,’. Shawn Kanungo, a globally recognized innovation strategist, kicked off day one with an…

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 “without hesitation” to come to…