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Discover what’s happening at the University College of the North. From academic conferences and cultural celebrations to community gatherings and student showcases, UCN events bring people together to learn, connect, and celebrate across our northern campuses.

Event Calendar

Events

Discover what’s happening at the University College of the North. From academic conferences and cultural celebrations to community gatherings and student showcases, UCN events bring people together to learn, connect, and celebrate across our northern campuses.

Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

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Supper and a Book

Date: October 27, 2026

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: The Pas Cafeteria

Campus: The Pas Campus

Supper and a Book is put on by the UCN Early Childhood Education Students. There is a free supper, along with art activities, songs, stories, and fingerplays for the children.

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  • Pumpkin patch theme
  • Come for games, activities, reading, food and fun
  • Take home bags with treats, books, and more
  • Bring your costumes!

Supper:

  • Spaghetti, salad, pumpkin pie
  • Pumpkin painting, art, photo booth, and more
  • Songs and reading
  • Swag take home bags

Bring your families for some spooky fun. Register by emailing ceens@ucn.ca

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Introducing Roots: A Youth Leadership Workshop

The University College of the North (UCN) thanks the communities and schools who joined us for the first Roots Youth Leadership Workshop in May 2026. The enthusiasm and participation from students around Manitoba made this inaugural event a meaningful and inspiring experience for youth across northern Manitoba. This is just the beginning.
Stay tuned for future Roots workshops—we look forward to welcoming more students soon. 

For more information, contact events@ucn.ca.

UCN Language Arts Festival  

Dates: March 2027

Designed to inspire students in Grades 9–12, the festival will focus on this year’s theme: “Children and Youth Literature: More Than Bears and Bunnies,” featuring keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and opportunities for students to engage with established authors and share their own creative work.

Contact languagearts@ucn.ca for more information.

Next Up: Thompson Linkages April 27 & 28, 2027

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UCN Linkages is a recurring economic development conference that brings together industry leaders, economic development organizations, academia, and more, to Northern Manitoba. UCN hosts two conferences annually; one in The Pas, and one in Thompson.

View photos from Linkages The Pas: The Time is Now ->

Convocation

UCN Convocation celebrates the achievements of our graduates and recognizes the hard work, dedication and support that brought them to this milestone. Convocation occurs in both The Pas and Thompson. Watch the livestream or view recorded ceremonies to share in the celebration.

-> The Pas Convocation ceremony can be watched here

-> Thompson Convocation ceremony can be watched here

UCN Partners with Manitoba Arts Network, Bringing Art on Campus

UCN is excited to announce its partnership with the Manitoba Arts Network (MAN). The partnership will showcase a series of travelling art exhibitions at the Thompson and The Pas Campuses. As a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting Manitoba’s diverse arts and cultural scene, MAN will collaborate with UCN over the next two years to bring a variety of art installations to UCN campuses.

The public is invited to visit campus and view the exhibitions available throughout 2023 – 2027.

Centre of Aboriginal Languages and Culture

The Centre for Aboriginal Languages and Culture hosts events throughout the school year, visit https://ucn.ca/centre-of-aboriginal-languages-and-culture/#upcoming-events to see what’s coming up next. All events are located in Thompson. 

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