University College of the North
University College of the North
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
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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

Jan 20, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025

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.

Admin Kelly Hause
Matches 1
Category Communications + 4
Closed

Office Administration and Clerical Support

MGT.1840

Jan 27, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025

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.

Admin Kelly Hause
Matches 2
Category Communications + 4
Closed

Exploring Environmental Solutions Through Indigenous Perspectives

ANS 2400

Oct 18, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024

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.

Admin Kelly Hause
Matches 1
Category Environmental sustainability + 4
Closed

Partner with Emerging Scholars in Indigenous Literatures

ENG 3005

Oct 15, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024

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.

Admin Kelly Hause
Matches 1
Category Social justice + 1
Closed

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