MB invests $4.5M into Indigenous language revitalization degrees at UCN, UWinnipeg

The Government of Manitoba has reportedly committed $4.5M to launch two new bachelor’s degree programs that will train students to become fluent speakers and teachers of Indigenous languages. The University College of the North will offer a bachelor of Indigenous languages program focused on fluency development in Ininimowin (Cree), while the University of Winnipeg will […]

University College of the North has launched a program to improve high school graduation rates and postsecondary access. This three-year program focuses on addressing the complex barriers to education that Indigenous learners in Treaty 5 territory in Northern Manitoba face. It will be delivered through the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute, Oscar Lathlin Collegiate, and regional […]

Portage College and the University College of the North are each offering new and expanded training opportunities. Portage is introducing the Apprenticeship Carpentry and Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician programs at the Lac La Biche campus. Students in these programs will be able to continue their studies to gain full journeyperson certification. UCN has expanded its […]

The Government of Manitoba, Government of New Brunswick, and Government of Québec are each supporting the development of more student housing. MB, along with the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund and Prairies Canada, will contribute $2M toward the University College of the North’s new student housing project. The facility will open in Flin Flon in Fall […]

Red River College Polytechnic and the University College of the North will add a total of 128 new child-care spaces to their campuses, thanks to funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba. This investment is part of the governments’ joint action plan under the Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund. […]

The University College of the North will receive more than $1.1M from the Government of Canada to expand training and skills development for Indigenous people. UCN will use this funding to increase its train-to-hire programming for Indigenous students at the Northern Manitoba Mining Academy. “This funding will enable UCN to provide relevant, practical training to […]

The University College of the North will construct a dedicated student housing facility to accommodate students in Flin Flon this year. Site preparation for this modular housing facility will start in February 2025. The facility is expected to be completed and ready for students by Summer 2025. “This facility makes committing to education easier for […]

University College of the North has launched a new Power Engineering Class 5 program. The program will train students for careers in arena operations and facilities maintenance “Power Engineers play a critical role in supporting our communities,” said UCN President Doug Lauvstad. “The north has many passionate hockey and curling enthusiasts, as well as many […]

The Government of Manitoba recently released its Critical Mineral Future plan, which outlines how the province intends to strengthen its minerals sector. The actions highlighted in the plan include connecting postsecondary and industry partners to support the creation of work-integrated learning opportunities, expanding apprenticeship training opportunities, and enhancing access and training opportunities for the University […]

University College of the North and St Lawrence College have each opened new facilities to provide nursing and health-care aide students with more hands-on learning opportunities. UCN unveiled new facilities in Flin Flon and Swan River that will support the Diploma in Practical Nursing program. The buildings feature modern classrooms, dedicated study areas, and cutting-edge […]