Private NWT training institute renamed Polytechnic Institute of Northern Canada

The private college formerly known as the College of Northern Canada has been renamed the Polytechnic Institute of Northern Canada, reports CBC. Polytechnic Institute of Northern Canada VP Academic Louis Blais explained that the polytechnic identity “underscores the institution’s responsiveness to labour market needs and its commitment to collaborative partnership.” He further added that the […]

The College of Northern Canada has launched two new programs, which My True North Now says are the first accredited postsecondary logistics programs in the Northwest Territories. The Logistics Management certificate and diploma programs—which received accreditation from the Government of the Northwest Territories earlier this month—combine technical training with cultural fluency, land-based learning, and Indigenous […]

The Government of Northwest Territories has reportedly rejected the College of Northern Canada’s accreditation following a review. In its rejection letters, the NWT Department of Education, Culture, and Employment cited concerns such as the unclear relevance of the college’s programs to Northern Canada and its labour market; a lack of Indigenous instructors or knowledge; a […]