Aurora pauses international application intake after overabundance of applications 

November 08, 2023

Aurora College has paused its intake of international applications after receiving an overabundance of applications from potential international students. The college typically accepts about 3-4 international students each year. This year, Cabin Radio states that Aurora received 1,200 international student applications and thousands of emails from prospective international students. Ollie Williams of Cabin Radio reports […]

Second phase of Tin Can Hill environmental assessment begins

October 11, 2023

The second phase of an environmental assessment of Aurora College’s proposed site for a Yellowknife campus on Tin Can HIll is underway. The second phase will involve taking samples from the site; the results will inform the board of governors’ decision regarding keeping the proposed location. A Q&A provided by the Government of the Northwest […]

NWT requests input on Trent Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences diploma program

September 29, 2023

The Government of the Northwest Territories has requested input on Trent University’s application to offer an Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences diploma program. The program was developed in partnership with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and incorporates Dene ways of knowing and being and course work involving Dene land use protocols, Dene land stewardship practices, […]

NWT releases annual report on the state of the JK-12 education system for 2021-22

September 20, 2023

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released its annual report on the state of the JK-12 education system for the 2021-22 school year. Cabin Radio reports that the report data was dominated by pandemic consequences, as the 2021-22 school year had the most interruptions and complete shutdowns with remote learning being used for a […]

Indigenous Post #12

September 08, 2023

Southeast College will be launching an Entrepreneurship for Trades micro-credential program this Fall. New entrepreneurs will learn how to turn their ideas, products, and services into successful businesses. “The work of today’s trade entrepreneurs goes beyond starting a business,” said Southeast President Vicky Roy. “To advance in the trades career, it is essential to learn […]

Aurora delays start of semester until October

August 16, 2023

Aurora College has delayed the start of its semester at all campuses and learning centres until October 3rd due to the ongoing wildfire crisis affecting multiple communities in the Northwest Territories, reports . The college is encouraging its students to delay relocation until closer to the start of classes to provide communities with the opportunity […]