Walking with the Land: Students Discover Learning Beyond the Classroom
For four days in late August, nine students and three faculty members from the University College of the North (UCN) stepped away from lecture halls and textbooks, immersing themselves in a living classroom guided by the Coast Salish Nation in Victoria, BC. Their journey was part of EDU.4045: Land-Based Teaching & Learning for Sustainable Development—a…
UCN Shines, meet Ethel Nyabeze
UCN has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s top 25 employers for the second consecutive year! Our employees achieve remarkable things, which contributes to this recognition. To celebrate this, we will continue to interview outstanding UCN employees about their roles and what makes UCN one of the best places to work in Manitoba. Introducing: Ethel…
Graduation Highlight: Ken Troke, Kenanow Bachelor of Education
Ken Troke From: Winnipeg, MB Graduating Program: Kenanow Bachelor of Education Campus: Thompson, MB Why did you choose UCN and the Kenanow program? I originally went to school for my Social Work degree, but I decided to try teaching because I realized I wanted to be a teacher and work with students with exceptional needs….
Graduation Highlight: Ambili Thankachan, Office Assistant
Ambili Thankachan From: South India Graduating Program: Office Assistant Campus: The Pas, Manitoba Why did you choose UCN and the Office Assistant Program? I was looking to go to college in Canada, and I heard good things about UCN. We have friends who work here in The Pas and thought it would be an easier…
Graduation Highlight: Aythan McLeod, Mature High School Diploma
Aythan McLeod From: Cross Lake, MB Graduating Program: Mature High School Diploma, Adult Learning Centre (ALC) Campus: Thompson, MB Why did you choose to take the ALC Program at the University College of the North (UCN)? Before UCN, I graduated from the Youth Build Program, and it was recommended that I get my grade 12…
Graduation Highlight: Melissa Pham, Bachelor of Nursing
Melissa Pham From: Murillo, Ontario Graduating Program: Bachelor of Nursing Campus: Thompson, MB Why did you choose UCN? One of the reasons I chose to study at UCN was because of the convenience of the Thompson campus in relation to my home. I started during COVID and was able to work while going to school….
UCN Shines, meet Celeste Atchison
UCN has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s top 25 employers for the second consecutive year! Our employees achieve remarkable things, which contributes to this recognition. To celebrate, we will continue to interview outstanding UCN employees about their roles and what makes UCN one of the best places to work in Manitoba. Introducing: Celeste Atchison Years…
UCN Linkages Thompson 2025 Recap
On February 25-27, 2025, UCN hosted Linkages Thompson: Reimagine the North. In partnership with Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Province of Manitoba, and CEDF Look North, UCN Linkages is dedicated to tackling the challenges and opportunities shaping our region’s future. This recurring event facilitates productive and honest conversations about the North, in the North. Key People…
Driving the Future: UCN Students Embrace Electric Vehicles in Northern Manitoba
When Kelly Campbell decided to take the Automotive Technician program at University College of the North (UCN), it wasn’t because she was a lifelong car enthusiast. “I think that every person should know about vehicles,” she said with a laugh. “Are we going to have someone there to change a tire? What if you’re just…
Celebrating Dedication and Excellence at UCN
University College of the North recognizes the hard work and commitment of our staff and faculty who have reached significant milestones in their years of service. Together we celebrate the positive impact they have made on our institution and northern communities. Congratulations to all our awardees! 5 Years of Service Zulfqar Awan Chelsea Bensen Marie…
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
UCN Launches Heavy Equipment Training Program in Support of Northern Industry and Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 (Thompson, MB) – A Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate Program will be offered from March 25th – May 3rd, 2024, in Thompson, Manitoba as part of University College of the North’s (UCN) strategy to support the growth of the mining industry in northern Manitoba. “The mining industry is expanding in…
UCN is a Key Training Partner for Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Strategy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2023 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – University College of the North (UCN) and the Government of Manitoba will work together to create flexible, in-demand training pathways to prepare skilled workers from the north to support Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Strategy. “The inclusion of UCN in the Critical Minerals Strategy shows considerable confidence in UCN…
Improving Access to Driver Training in Northern Manitoba
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 4, 2023 Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and University College of the North (UCN) are partnering to launch a new program to increase access to driver training programming in northern Manitoba. The UCN Class 5 Adult Driver Training Program will help create safer roads and improve workforce development in this critical area…
UCN Announces Expanded Child Care Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – The University College of the North is excited to announce the significant expansion of its childcare programs following approval from the Manitoba Department of Advanced Education and Training. The expansion includes modifications to the following programs: ” Early Childhood Education Diploma program ” Early Learning…
UCN Launches Innovative IT Programs to Empower Northern Communities and Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2023 (The Pas, MB) – University College of the North is pleased to announce two new IT programs that will help to address the chronic shortage of skilled technicians in northern Manitoba. UCN President, Doug Lauvstad said a new IT Support Technician and Technology Readiness Program will be delivered on…
UCN IK Centre Receives Donation from Manitoba North District RCMP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 (Thompson, MB) – The Manitoba North District RCMP donated $10,000 to the University College of the North (UCN) ininiwi kiskinwamakewin (IK) Centre. The Manitoba North District RCMP donation will support this year’s UCN Traditional Convocation Pow-wow. Covering the cost of food, gifts, and honoraria for cultural components such as…
UCN Announces Official Launch of Computers for Schools Manitoba – The Pas Location: Promoting Education, Skills Development, and Environmental Responsibility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2023 (The Pas, MB) – University College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce the official launch of the Computers for Schools (C4S) Manitoba location in The Pas, Manitoba. In partnership with UCN’s Information Technology Readiness North (InTeRN) Program, funded by the Future Skills Centre, this ground-breaking initiative aims…
UCN Reaffirms Commitment to Indigenous Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2023 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – The University College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce its reaffirmed commitment to Indigenous education. UCN joins Manitoba’s six universities, three colleges, and the Manitoba School Boards Association in re-signing the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (the Blueprint) on Friday, April 14. In…
UCN Employee Awarded Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2022 (Winnipeg, MB) – University 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…
UCN Early Childhood Education Program Granted Full Approval
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2023 (The Pas/Thompson, MB) – University College of the North (UCN) Early Childhood Education (ECE) program has been granted full approval for five years from the Province of Manitoba. Graduates of the two-year full-time and Workplace program will have obtained all ECE II licensing requirements and will be eligible to…