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…
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 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.
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
University College of the North Recognized again 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 for a third consecutive year as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. This annual competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “Being named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2026 is a tremendous honour,” said Doug Lauvstad,…
University College of the North Launches Roots 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…
University College of the North Faculty Delivers Financial Literacy Training to Northern Manitoba Blizzard Junior A Club Hockey Players
On Wednesday, January 14, University College of the North (UCN) connected local athletics with higher education. Business faculty members Janice Seto and Ganna (Anna) Dudina lead a first-of-its-kind financial literacy presentation designed specifically for the hockey players of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard Jr A Club. The initiative stems from a direct request from the organization, winners…
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
October 21, 2025 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – 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…
University College of the North Launches Innovative Graduation Support Program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2025 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – 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…
University College of the North Receives $5 Million in Funding from Mastercard Foundation to Advance Indigenous Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – 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…
UCN Expands Primary Care Paramedic Training with $459,000 in Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2025 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – 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…