University College of the North

University College of the North

Former names	Keewatin Community College (1966-2004)
Type	University college
Established	July 1, 2004 as University College of the North 1966 (as Keewatin Community College)
Chancellor	Edwin Jebb
President	Konrad Jonasson
Administrative staff	Approximately 400
Students	Approximately 1,800
Address	436 7th St E Box 3000, The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1M7, Canada, The Pas, Manitoba, Canada 53°49′11″N 101°14′16″W / 53.81972°N 101.23778°WCoordinates: 53°49′11″N 101°14′16″W / 53.81972°N 101.23778°W
Affiliations	AUCC, Canadian Colleges Athletic Association, Association of Canadian Community Colleges, IAU, CIS, UArctic, ACU, Campus Manitoba
Website	www.ucn.ca

University College of the North (UCN) is a post-secondary institution located in Northern Manitoba, Canada. UCN has a student body of approximately 1,800 annually, and a staff of approximately 400. The Chancellor of UCN is Edwin Jebb.

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 University College of the North is to ensure Northern communities and people will have access to educational opportunities, knowledge and skills, while being inclusive and respectful of diverse Northern and Aboriginal values and beliefs.^[1]

Vision

Rooted in the Seven Sacred Teachings of Aboriginal peoples, University College of the North prepares life-long learners and graduates to be positive and contributing members of society.^[2]

History

Northern Manitoba Vocational Center was established in The Pas in 1966 and the 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

June 2014 UCN Thompson

University College of the North's The Pas 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. In partnership with local Cree Nation authorities, UCN co-sponsors public libraries in Pukatawagan (Mathias Colomb), Norway House and Chemawawin (Easterville).^[4]

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^[5]

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

1. "About UCN". University College of the North website. 2007-12-28.
2. "Welcome to UCN". University College of the North website. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
3. "NDP government comes through on University College of the North". The Thompson Citizen. April 21, 2010.
4. "UCN Celebrates Grand Opening of Third Community Library in Manitoba" (PDF).
5. Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool

External links

• University College of the North (Official Site)
• University College of the North (Canadian Universities)