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UCN Collaborates on Fish Stock Monitoring Program
Read more: UCN Collaborates on Fish Stock Monitoring ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) will continue to administer the Collaborative Stock Monitoring Program (CSMP) in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and Indigenous fishers in northern communities. CSMP is a unique training initiative and data collection partnership to achieve sustainable fisheries and economic development in northern Manitoba. “UCN is…
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UCN Information Technology Project Trains Indigenous Women for Technology Careers
Read more: UCN Information Technology Project Trains Indigenous Women for Technology CareersUniversity College of the North’s (UCN) information technology (IT) project received additional funding from Future Skills Centre to continue operation through the 2022‐2023 academic year. Future Skills Centre is investing $1.09 million to expand and modify this project following an earlier investment of $996,300. The program aims to lessen the digital and economic divide for…
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UCN announces new program to help applicants prepare for Diploma in Practical Nursing.
Read more: UCN announces new program to help applicants prepare for Diploma in Practical Nursing.University College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce a new program to help applicants get ready for the Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN) program. The program was created in response to Manitoba government’s multi-year investment of up to $4.3 million for additional nurse training seats at the UCN learning centres in Thompson, Flin…
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Near-Net-Zero Greenhouse Operating on UCN Campus
Read more: Near-Net-Zero Greenhouse Operating on UCN CampusUniversity College of the North (UCN) is operating a low (near-net-zero) energy greenhouse on The Pas campus. Construction of the greenhouse began in 2020 in partnership with the Composites Innovations Centre (recently rebranded as CIC Engineering). The primary purpose of the project is to strengthen food sovereignty, community health, and student learning opportunities within northern…
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University College of the North Library Completes ‘Elder’s Traditional Knowledge’ Archive
Read more: University College of the North Library Completes ‘Elder’s Traditional Knowledge’ ArchiveThe University College of the North (UCN) Wellington & Madeleine Spence Memorial Library at the Thompson campus completed a 16‐week long digitization project to create an online archive titled Elder’s Traditional Knowledge. The project in partnership with the Keewatin Tribal Council was made possible through the Libraries and Archives Canada’s funding Listen, Hear Our Voices.…
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University College of the North Announces New Governing Council Board Chair
Read more: University College of the North Announces New Governing Council Board ChairUniversity College of the North (UCN) today announced Becky Cianflone, previously a member of the Governing Council since 2018, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board. Effective immediately, Cianflone succeeds Cam Mateika, who recently retired after serving as Chair for the past 3 years. “I’m excited to continue the positive work of…
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UCN Keeps Vaccine and Masking Requirements in Place Until End of Current Term.
Read more: UCN Keeps Vaccine and Masking Requirements in Place Until End of Current Term.University College of the North will continue vaccine and masking requirements for students, employees and visitors until the end of the Winter Term on Friday, April 22, 2022. UCN moved many courses online in response to the pandemic. The decision to keep current vaccine and mask requirements in place will avoid as much disruption as…
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UCN Diploma in Practical Nursing Program One of the First to Receive National Accreditation
Read more: UCN Diploma in Practical Nursing Program One of the First to Receive National AccreditationPractical Nurse – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Accreditation Bureau (PN-CAB) Grants Accreditation to UCN Diploma in Practical Nursing Program The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Accreditation Bureau (PN-CAB) granted accreditation to the University College of the North (UCN) Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN) program. CASN accreditation for the Practical Nursing…
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UCN Partners with Riipen to Make Work-Integrated Learning More Accessible for Manitoba Students
Read more: UCN Partners with Riipen to Make Work-Integrated Learning More Accessible for Manitoba StudentsUniversity College of the North (UCN) has partnered with Riipen, the world’s largest online work‐integrated learning (WIL) marketplace. This partnership will bring accessible WIL experiences into the curriculum for Manitoba students. UCN was selected as one of 30 post‐secondary institutions to receive funding from RBC Future Launch. “Riipen has enhanced accessibility by creating opportunities for…
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UCN Employee Awarded Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
Read more: UCN Employee Awarded Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee MedalUniversity College of the North’s (UCN) employee, Tara Manych, was awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal celebrates the 70th anniversary year of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne and was hosted by Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville and Premier Heather Stefanson. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Manitoba) program honours…
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