Aurora College suspends first week of classes after cyber-attack

Aurora College has suspended its online and in-person classes this week after a cyber-attack impacted its operations. The college told Cabin Radio that its servers, e-learning platforms, email, self-service portal, and student application portal are all down. Aurora President Angela James explained that there is no evidence of any data breach or ransomware taking place, […]

Communities in the Northwest Territories are feeling the impact of the 2017 suspension of the territory’s only teacher training program, according to a recent article by CBC. Joni Tsatchia—one of the last graduates of the program at Aurora College—told CBC that the program allowed her to train and work in her own community. “I wasn’t […]

Aurora College is adding new programs to meet the North’s need for skilled tradespeople. Three are Fundamentals programs in Pipe Trades, Mechanics, and Welding. These programs will prepare students for their Level 1 apprenticeship exams with hands-on and academic coursework. Aurora is adding four apprenticeship options: Automotive Service Technician Levels 1 and 2, Plumbing Level […]

Aurora College has delayed 2026–27 applications for its early learning and childcare program until early 2026. Speaking to Cabin Radio, Aurora President Angela James said that the program will need to be revised, as funding has dropped significantly. The Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment told Cabin Radio that the […]

A labour arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Union of Northern Workers in his recent review of a grievance filed against Aurora College. The union alleged that the college violated an article in its collective agreement, which requires the employer to meaningfully consult on the possibility of a workplace reduction.Arbitrator Thomas Jolliffe reportedly found […]

The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced its plans to fill the gap left by the closure of Aurora College’s 19 community learning centres. The territory will partner with a northern employment training group that will provide a four-week pre-employment program and a two-week work placement component in select communities. It is also engaged […]

Aurora College and Cape Breton University have each received federal funding through the Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) to raise awareness about climate change among youth. Aurora has received $1.46M to deliver hands-on and location-based programming relating to climate change in the territory. Aurora says that the project will partner with community organizations and […]

Several leaders in Fort Smith are asking Aurora College to stop the process of centralizing its operations in Yellowknife. CKLB Radio reports that Thebacha Leadership Council has accused the Government of the Northwest Territories and Aurora’s board of governors of taking steps to weaken smaller campuses before the institution transitions into a polytechnic university. Fort […]

In two parts of Canada, communities are finding new uses for centres that were previously used by local postsecondary institutions. In the Northwest Territories, Indigenous leaders and the territorial government have begun planning for the use of the infrastructure left behind after Aurora College closed its community learning centres. Cabin Radio reports that there is […]

Aurora College’s Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council has released its first framework document: the Flowing Waters Framework. The framework outlines guiding principles, priorities, and goals for the council from 2025 to 2028, and features an infographic that illustrates how the council will achieve its goals during this period. IKHC explained that it was challenging to capture […]