University College of the North
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Former names
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Keewatin Community College (1966-2004) |
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Type | University college |
Established | July 1, 2004 (as University College of the North) 1966 (as Keewatin Community College) |
Chancellor | Edwin Jebb |
President | Konrad Jonasson |
Students | Approximately 2,700 |
Address |
436 7th St E Box 3000, The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1M7, Canada
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Affiliations | AUCC, Canadian Colleges Athletic Association, Association of Canadian Community Colleges, IAU, CIS, UArctic, ACU, Campus Manitoba |
Website | www.ucn.ca |
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University College of the North (UCN) is a post-secondary institution located in Northern Manitoba, Canada. UCN has a student body of approximately 2,700 annually, and a staff of approximately 400. The Chancellor of UCN is Edwin Jebb.
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Student life
- UCN is committed to providing students with education and training characterized by a culture of openness, inclusiveness, and respect of Aboriginal and northern values.
Mission
The mission of the University College of the North is to ensure Northern communities and people will have opportunities, knowledge and skills, while being inclusive and respectful of diverse, Northern and Aboriginal values and beliefs.. [1]
Vision
Rooted in the sacred teachings of Aboriginal peoples, University College of the North prepares lifelong learners and graduates as positive and effective leaders through the creation of knowledge and the development and delivery of innovative and ethical programming.[2]
History
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Northern Manitoba Vocational Center was established in The Pas in 1966 and its Thompson campus was opened in the early 1980s.[3]
University College of the North was established on July 1, 2004, with the passage of the University of the North Act in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, and is the successor to Keewatin Community College.
Campus
- UCN has two main campuses, in The Pas and Thompson. There are 12 regional centres in Churchill, Cross Lake, Easterville, Flin Flon, Pukatawagan(Mathias Colomb), Grand Rapids (Misipawistik), Nelson House (Nisichawayasihk), Norway House, Oxford House (Bunibonibee), St. Theresa Point, Split Lake, and Swan River. Nine of UCN's 12 regional centres are in First Nations communities.
Programs
- UCN offers more than 40 degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Trades and Technology, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Business, and as part of community-based contract training and Apprenticeship training.
Aboriginal
The UCN Council of Elders provides guidance through the sharing of traditional knowledge, beliefs and values. There are Aboriginal Centres at UCN's two main campuses. The Mamawechetotan Centre in The Pas and ininiwi kiskinwamakewin Centre in Thompson offer programs that promote cross-cultural awareness. There is a great deal of diversity that is well respected.
Scholarships & Bursaries
The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation. University College of the North scholarships for Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis students include: Manitoba Hydro Second Year to Final Year Engineering Technology Bursary [4]
See also
- Education in Canada
- List of universities in the Canadian Prairies
- Higher education in Manitoba
- Canadian Interuniversity Sport
- Canadian government scientific research organizations
- Canadian university scientific research organizations
- Canadian industrial research and development organizations
References
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- ↑ Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool
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