Shaping the Higher Education of the North

Welcome to CNC:
A Pioneering Northern Institution

CNC, the College of Northern Canada, will be offering a progressive and immersive learning experience to learners, focusing on building and enriching the northern cultures of the NWT region, northern Canada, and the rest of Canada. Our goal is to shape professional careers for individuals who wish to contribute to the progress of the North, utilizing the experience gained from our community-oriented modules at CNC.

The College of Northern Canada is Pleased to Add an Additional Centre To Its Array of Educational Centres: The CITT Centre of Excellence in Logistics Learning – the First in Northern Canada

“I commend the College of Northern Canada (CNC) and the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) for establishing the first Centre of Excellence in Logistics Learning in Northern Canada. This great initiative will serve as a catalyst to advance the priorities we formulated in the Northwest Territories (NWT) Transportation Strategy 2015-2040. The road, air, rail, and marine transportation systems play a critical role in the history and development of the NWT and continue to support sustainable communities and a growing economy into the future.”
Tom Beaulieu, Former Minister of NWT Transportation and CNC Indigenous Advisor.

“We are honoured to be recognized as the first Centre of Excellence in Logistics Learning in Northern Canada. As an enthusiastic environmentalist, I believe that providing world-class logistics education – tailored to the unique needs of northern and Indigenous communities – is an important way of protecting the environment, addressing various supply chain issues, and supporting self- governance and self-determination initiatives of Indigenous peoples across Canada.”
Dr. Chehrazade Aboukinane, Environment and Sustainability Expert and CNC President.

Message from the President

Welcome to the College of Northern Canada, home to a lively community of transformative learning and teaching and exceptionally talented teams of faculty and staff who are committed to making a difference in our Northern communities and beyond.

We are committed to serving the public good and building a modern, environmentally friendly and sustainable Northern community of confident and compassionate leaders who possess the knowledge, skills, and ethical values needed to navigate complex global issues and to defy convention through creative and innovative thinking.

Underpinning every one of our values are the principles of Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility to which we adhere. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality education using transformative approaches that are inclusive and student-centric which develop graduates that are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills and ethical values needed to navigate complex issues within their future organizations.

On behalf of all our faculty and staff at the College of North Canada, I invite you to be part of our family and embark in your journey toward increasing your potential and fulfilling your career aspirations.

Best Regards,

Dr. Chehrazade Aboukinane

News & Events

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The College of Northern Canada Grand Opening

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The College of Northern Canada is Pleased to Add an Additional Centre To Its Array of Educational Centres

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Environment: International Experts Convene in Ifrane for SWAT International Conference

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President of CNC Appointed to the International Organizing Committee of the Upcoming SWAT Conference

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CNC Congratulates Our Faculty Member Sasha Ramnarine For Being Named A Forty Under 40 Award Winner

Community Oriented Professional Courses at CNC

All CNC professional courses have been designed to inspire young people who wish to begin their professional careers in a practical and structured way.

The Northwest Territories of Canada has seen a recent boom in industries like tourism, accounting, and resource development – thereby creating exciting new work opportunities in these areas. We at CNC aim to prepare young talent with assistance from industry-leading experts and qualified faculty to help them push their personal boundaries to the limit and to bring a holistic development approach to our community.

What makes
us different in Canada

Inclusive and equitable access

Welcoming students from local indigenous communities, from elsewhere in northern Canada, as well as the rest of the country – with reduced barriers to enrollment based on prior education, degree, or background.

Community-centred education

We understand that leaving one’s community for school can be very challenging, and we have a variety of online learning options for that very reason.

Alternative academic assessment

We don’t believe that exams are the best possible way of measuring a student’s learning. That’s why we have a balance between individual and group assignments, in-class discussions, and applied projects.

Relevant learning

All our course learning outcomes are supported by various practicums and hands-on learning placements for our learners.

Vision

We strive to create a world where Indigenous culture and values are spread across the globe. Through transformative and applied educational approaches, our learners will embody the concepts of respect, responsibility, and reciprocity and apply them in all aspects of business, community, and environmental stewardship – from the Northwest Territories to the rest of Canada and other regions around the world.

Mission

We deliver high-quality education and develop confident and compassionate leaders who possess the knowledge, skills, and ethical values needed to navigate complex global issues. Our local and international graduates demonstrate their full potential while integrating Indigenous culture and values using holistic, creative, and innovative approaches. By adopting dynamic and applied educational perspectives, our students will incorporate world-class methods to bring economic prosperity to the North while ensuring harmony – not only with the natural environment, but with one another in an inclusive, diverse, and equitable atmosphere throughout their learning journey and beyond.

Shaping the Higher Education of the North

Welcome to CNC:
A Pioneering Northern Institution