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.
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.
Upcoming Events
Connecting to your Future Career Fair
Employers can register by clicking: Connecting to Your Future Career Fair – Employer Registration Form. Deadline to register is May 6, 2026.
Connecting to your Future Career Fair
Employers can register by clicking: Connecting to Your Future Career Fair – Employer Registration Form. Deadline to register is May 6, 2026.
Next up: Thompson Linkages April 28 & 29, 2026
April 28 & 29, 2026 in Thompson
Join us for Thompson linkages at the Thompson Regional Community Centre.
View photos from Linkages The Pas: The Time is Now
View presentations from Linkages The Pas: The Time is Now
Manitoba Aboriginal Languages Strategy (MALS) Symposium
May 27 & 28, 2026 in Thompson, MB
Join us for the Manitoba Aboriginal Languages Strategy (MALS) Annual Language Symposium proudly hosted by The University College of the North’s Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation division at the Thompson Regional Community Centre on May 27 & 28, 2026. At the Manitoba Aboriginal Languages Strategy (MALS) Symposium, language champions, educators, Elders, and community members gather for two days of dialogue, learning, and celebration. The gathering underscores a shared commitment: to carry Indigenous languages forward by grounding revitalization in both land-based practice and innovation.
Introducing Roots: A Youth Leadership Workshop
The University College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce the launch of Roots, a two-day youth leadership workshop for young people aged 13 to 15 from communities across northern Manitoba, taking place May 22–24, 2026. Roots will bring together youth to explore leadership through the pillars of wellness, culture, and action in a supportive, hands-on learning environment. Roots will focus on developing essential leadership and soft skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-confidence.
For more information, contact events@ucn.ca.
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 - 2026.
TFAM Textural Dimension Exhibit
Convocation
-> The Pas Convocation is on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Roy H Johnston Arena
-> Thompson Convocation is on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena
Past Convocation
University College of the North hosted 2025 Convocation Ceremonies in The Pas and Thompson locations: