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Introducing: Sarah Moore-George Years with UCN: 2.5 years Job title: Diploma in Practical Nursing Instructor and Thompson Site Coordinator Location: Thompson  Sarah George-Moore’s experience at UCN has been both personally and professionally transformative. Initially hesitant about public speaking, she has now embraced her role as an educator. “I feel like in this role, it just came naturally for…

From May 30 to June 1, Dr. Keith Hyde represented the University College of the North at the Arctic Congress in Bodø, Norway. On the opening day, he shared his northern Manitoban research in a presentation entitled “Cultural Resilience or Christian Resignation? The Endeavours of the Rev. Henry Budd, Sr. in 19th-Century Rupert’s Land.” The…

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…

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. Melissa’s connection to UCN…

Thompson, MB – In an effort to bolster the mining industry and support the growth of northern Manitoba, the University College of the North (UCN) has announced the launch of a Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program. Scheduled to run from March 25th to May 3rd, 2024, in Thompson, Manitoba, this program addresses the increasing demand…

Lakota Blackbird was expected to get her hands dirty on day one. “Actually, it was my first day and they had me tear apart a computer, like my very first day, without reading anything,” she said. “I was like, should I be doing this?” Lakota is a student in University College of the North’s Information…

Survival in Manitoba’s north country takes experience, know-how, and perseverance. These are all qualities University College of the North student Charmaine Sayese used to succeed in a program using motherboards, satellites, and software. Charmaine was raised and lives in the Opaskwayak Cree Nation community of Big Eddy. She remembers the first time she used a…

Amy Jackson always understood how education creates opportunity. For a decade, she juggled working in provincial and federal politics and completing part time courses at the University College of the North (UCN). When she transitioned from the political arena to full time student, her focus was clear. “History is a passion of mine and I…

(Wabowden, MB) Desiree Mallett understands the value of learning. The 39 year-old mother of three is a life-long resident of the northern town of Wabowden, where the population hovers near the 400 mark. She’s already finished studies in programs including Mineral Processing and Business Administration.“I wanted something to help out in the long run such…

Brie Phillips is a teacher who is able to weave education, writing and art together for Indigenous students and educators alike.  A Metis woman, Brie grew up in Creighton, SK and always enjoyed spending time with children. She knew her future career would involve kids somehow, but it was her experience in a mentor program…