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The University College of the North is an institution devoted to community and northern development and reflects the Aboriginal reality and cultural diversity of northern Manitoba.
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Collaborate with Students on Decolonized Research Projects
ANS 3100
The University College of the North invites you to collaborate with our students enrolled in the Research Methods in Aboriginal and Northern Studies 2 course. These students are learning to apply decolonized research methods to real-world environmental issues, including oral history, storytelling, photovoice, and archival research. The course also emphasizes the importance of working with Indigenous communities, ensuring that research is conducted ethically and in line with community-specific protocols. We are seeking employers who can guide students throughout their projects, providing regular communication and feedback.
Office Administration and Clerical Support
MGT.1840
This course prepares students for clerical and office administration roles by giving them practical skills they can apply to real projects. Students have experience in managing schedules, planning meetings, handling mail and travel arrangements, and using office equipment. They are also trained in professional communication, ethical workplace behavior, and resolving conflicts. With these skills, students can take on tasks like improving office workflows, organizing meetings, creating travel plans, formatting documents, data entry, typing documents and designing flyers. Employers will benefit from fresh ideas and quality work while helping students gain valuable real-world experience. Regular feedback and communication from employers will make this collaboration successful.
Exploring Environmental Solutions Through Indigenous Perspectives
ANS 2400
This Northern Manitoba First Nations and Environment course covers contemporary environmental issues, the impacts of modernization, and potential solutions through the lens of Indigenous philosophies, particularly those of the Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, and other First Nations. Student analyze and address environmental challenges while respecting the sacredness of land and integrating diverse perspectives from elders, academics, and Aboriginal politicians.
Partner with Emerging Scholars in Indigenous Literatures
ENG 3005
The University College of the North invites you to collaborate with our engaged and insightful learners enrolled in the Indigenous Literatures of the Americas course. This seminar course examines the works of Indigenous writers from North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, across various genres including prose fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. Our students, primarily in their advanced years of study, have a strong foundation in diverse Indigenous literary traditions, historical contexts, and contemporary expressions. Learners in this course aim to build skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, and cross-cultural comparisons, focusing on the role of orality and storytelling in Indigenous traditions. They are prepared to recognize and interpret common themes, motifs, and narrative techniques, and evaluate the representation of Indigenous peoples in literature.