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Muses from the North is an on-line journal for students of the University College of the North.

We publish biannually from UCN campuses in The Pas and Thompson, located in Treaty No. 5 territory. As a UCN students’ journal, MFTN provides a platform for our students to express their musings about our amazing northern tradition and culture in texts, words, images and pictures.  Our northern muses are not only from The Pas and Thompson, but also from a network of 12 regional centres, from Swan River to Churchill. Like the dwellers in the north, MFTN favors Northern tradition, culture and stories from our northern communities. Reach us through mftn@ucn.ca.

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Interdisciplinary, the quint (a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal) disseminates new knowledge in the areas of literature, history, the arts, popular culture, education, the social sciences, and aboriginal studies.

The journal also publishes interviews, artwork, creative writing, and reviews. All issues of the quint are archived in National Library and Archives Canada (Ottawa, Ontario).

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  • University College of the North Muses of the North 12th Issue Released 

    The University College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce the release of the 12th issue of Muses from the North (MFTN).   MFTN is published biannually from UCN campuses in The Pas and Thompson. As a UCN students’ journal, MFTN provides a platform for UCN students to express their musings about the amazing northern tradition and culture in…

  • University College of the North Joins Amii’s AI Workforce Readiness Program

    The University College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce it has joined the AI Workforce Readiness (AIWR) program. A national initiative led by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii).  Supported by Google.org, the AIWR program brings together 29 Canadian polytechnics, colleges, and universities, collectively representing over 500,000 students. This initiative aims to close…

  • Former Astronaut and Exhibition is Coming to UCN The Pas Campus 

    The 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,…

  • UCN’s Linkages Conference Welcomes PrairiesCan Partnership

    The 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…

  • 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…

  • University College of the North Receives $5 Million in Funding from Mastercard Foundation to Advance Indigenous Education

    University 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…

  • UCN Expands Primary Care Paramedic Training with $459,000 in Funding

    University 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…

  • UCN to Open Student Housing in Flin Flon with $2 Million Investment

    University 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…

  • 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…

  • UCN Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Places to Work

    University 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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