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Former Astronaut and Exhibition is Coming to UCN The Pas Campus
Read more: Former Astronaut and Exhibition is Coming to UCN The Pas CampusThe University College of the North, in partnership with The Pas Guest List, will display former astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar’s travelling exhibit, “Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive”. Bondar’s exhibition is made up of selected high-resolution images from the project, Space for Birds. By integrating three perspectives of migratory bird corridors—space, aerial and surface—this global,…
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UCN’s Linkages Conference Welcomes PrairiesCan Partnership
Read more: UCN’s Linkages Conference Welcomes PrairiesCan PartnershipThe University College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce a partnership with Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). PrairiesCan is investing $50,000 in support of Linkages, UCN’s premier economic development conference. Created and hosted by UCN, Linkages brings together industry leaders, economic development organizations, government representatives, academia, and community partners to engage in critical discussions on the future of…
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University College of the North Launches Innovative Graduation Support Program.
Read more: University College of the North Launches Innovative Graduation Support Program.University College of the North (UCN) is launching a groundbreaking educational support initiative to improve high school graduation rates and post-secondary access for Indigenous learners facing complex barriers in Treaty 5 lands in Northern Manitoba. For many, barriers to education are rooted in the lasting harm of residential schools and the ongoing impacts of the…
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University College of the North Receives $5 Million in Funding from Mastercard Foundation to Advance Indigenous Education
Read more: University College of the North Receives $5 Million in Funding from Mastercard Foundation to Advance Indigenous EducationUniversity College of the North (UCN) is honoured to announce $5 million in funding from the Mastercard Foundation. This funding is part of a landmark $235 million commitment by the Foundation to 30 post-secondary organizations advancing education for Indigenous youth across Canada. The national announcement marks the tenth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission…
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UCN Expands Primary Care Paramedic Training with $459,000 in Funding
Read more: UCN Expands Primary Care Paramedic Training with $459,000 in FundingUniversity College of the North (UCN) is expanding its Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program with $459,000 in funding from Manitoba Advanced Education. This increases the total number of available seats to 32 with 16 in The Pas and 16 in Thompson. This investment will support in-person instruction at both sites, ensuring students receive hands-on training…
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UCN to Open Student Housing in Flin Flon with $2 Million Investment
Read more: UCN to Open Student Housing in Flin Flon with $2 Million InvestmentUniversity College of the North (UCN) will offer student housing in Flin Flon starting Fall 2025, thanks to a $2 million investment from multiple funding sources. The new residence, funded by Prairies Canada, the Province of MB, the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund, and UCN, will accommodate students enrolled in UCN’s growing programs, including its Mine…
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UCN Expands Health Care Aide Training with $619,000 Investment
Read more: UCN Expands Health Care Aide Training with $619,000 Investment(Northern MB) – The University College of the North (UCN) has been awarded $619,000 from Manitoba Advanced Education and Training to expand Health Care Aide training seats from 30 to 130. This greatly enhances access to health care education in The Pas, Swan River, and Thompson, along with additional rotating sites. “Health care aides provide…
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UCN Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Places to Work
Read more: UCN Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Places to WorkUniversity College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2025. This annual competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are honoured to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for the second consecutive year,” said Doug…
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UCN Receives Federal Funding to expand Mine Readiness Training Program
Read more: UCN Receives Federal Funding to expand Mine Readiness Training ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) is proud to be named as a recipient of Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) federal funding. UCN will receive $1,154,129 to expand train-to-hire programming for Indigenous students at UCN’s Northern Manitoba Mining Academy (NMMA) Mining Readiness Training Program. “This training program plays a crucial role in supporting the…
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UCN Linkages Thompson Conference to Strengthen Northern Connections
Read more: UCN Linkages Thompson Conference to Strengthen Northern ConnectionsUniversity College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce the UCN Linkages Thompson Conference, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025, at the Thompson Regional Community Centre. This year’s ‘Reimagine the North’ theme will explore Northern Manitoba’s opportunities, resource use, and economic reconciliation. Keynotes include leadership expert Eric Termuende, historian Dr. Ken Coates, and Norwegian Sámi…
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