Our Stories
Bridging the Digital Divide: UCN Students Help Launch Computers for Schools Initiative in The Pas
Lakota Blackbird was expected to get her hands dirty on day one. âActually, it was my first day and they had me tear apart a computer, like my very first day, without reading anything,â she said. âI was like, should I be doing this?â Lakota is a student in University College of the Northâs Information…
Ready for Technology
Survival in Manitobaâs north country takes experience, know-how, and perseverance. These are all qualities University College of the North student Charmaine Sayese used to succeed in a program using motherboards, satellites, and software. Charmaine was raised and lives in the Opaskwayak Cree Nation community of Big Eddy. She remembers the first time she used a…
A History of Achievement
Amy Jackson always understood how education creates opportunity. For a decade, she juggled working in provincial and federal politics and completing part time courses at the University College of the North (UCN). When she transitioned from the political arena to full time student, her focus was clear. âHistory is a passion of mine and I…
Navigating a Clear Path
(Wabowden, MB) Desiree Mallett understands the value of learning. The 39 year-old mother of three is a life-long resident of the northern town of Wabowden, where the population hovers near the 400 mark. Sheâs already finished studies in programs including Mineral Processing and Business Administration.âI wanted something to help out in the long run such…
From Classroom to Educator
Brie Phillips is a teacher who is able to weave education, writing and art together for Indigenous students and educators alike. A Metis woman, Brie grew up in Creighton, SK and always enjoyed spending time with children. She knew her future career would involve kids somehow, but it was her experience in a mentor program…
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Muses From The North
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 studentsâ 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 [email protected].
the quint
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).
News Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) âUniversity College of the North (UCN) is pleased to be named in Manitobaâs new strategy related to critical minerals mining and exploration in the province. âUCNâs legislation specifically tasks UCN with the mandate to enhance the economic and social well-being of northern Manitoba through training and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2024 (The Pas, MB) â University College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce the upcoming UCN Linkages The Pas Conference, scheduled for October 8-9, 2024, at the Kikiwak Inn and UCN Campus. This year’s keynote speakers will reflect the conference theme of âInnovation + Renewalâ by discussing disruptive…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2024 (Flin Flon/Swan River, MB) â University College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce the upcoming grand openings for the new Diploma in Practical Nursing buildings in Flin Flon and Swan River, MB. These state-of-the-art facilities will provide opportunities for nursing and health care aide students in the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2024 University College of the North (UCN) received four Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL Canada) grants for students in the Early Childhood Education (ECE), Health programs and Faculty of Arts, Business and Science. UCN faculty members in Arts, Business and Science also received a MakeWay Foundation Grant. The CEWIL…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2024 (Flin Flon, MB) â University College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce applications for the second intake of students to the Mining Readiness Training Program. The students from the first intake started training this week in Sagkeeng First Nation. The second intake will be held in part…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 2024 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) -University College of the North (UCN) will partner with NORCAT to deliver a Mining Readiness Training program in Manitoba beginning in September 2024. Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is supporting the program with $1,264,805 in funding. Based in Ontario, NORCAT delivers industry-standard miner training across Canada…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2024 (Thompson, MB) â To help increase skilled trades in Manitoba, the University College of the North (UCN) is proud to introduce the Level 1 Common Core Heavy Duty/Truck and Transport/Agricultural Technician program. This comprehensive training is available to level 1 apprentices of these critical trades for the first time…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2024 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) â University College of the North celebrates 20 years in operation on July 1, 2024. As part of the celebration, three UCN professors, Dr. Keith Hyde, Dr. Greg Stott, and Dr. Hendrik Warnar-Brown are writing a book about UCN’s history and its significance in northern Manitoba.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2024 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) â Today, at our campuses in The Pas and Thompson, the University College of the North (UCN) introduces “PĂąkosĂȘthimowin” as the name for our newest sculptures. PĂąkosĂȘthimowin is Cree and translates to English as “Hopes/Dreams.” “These works serve as visual representations of our guidance for the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2024 â(The Pas, MB) âUniversity College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Primary Care Paramedic Program at The Pas Campus for the Fall 2024 intake. This comprehensive program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to begin…