University College of the North (UCN)

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. The University College of the North will: Provide an integrated college and university approach to offer northern Manitoba greater access to the breadth of post-secondary education; Provide post-secondary education and training fundamental to the social and economic development of northern Manitoba in a culturally sensitive and collaborative manner; Provide the learner with community centered education and training characterized by a culture of openness, inclusiveness and tolerance and respectful of Aboriginal and northern values; Ensure that elders have a unique role in fostering an environment of openness, inclusiveness and tolerance that is respectful of Aboriginal and northern values. They also offer specialty scholarships for those just out of high school, black students, members of the 2SLGBTQ and stud