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STEM Outreach program brings hands-on, fun learning to NWT students

October is Cyber Safety Awareness month, promoting ways Canadians can stay safe online. Aurora College’s STEM Outreach Program is offering a series of interactive classroom activities to help students in…

Junior Achievement workshops added to recent Trades Awareness Programs

In September, Aurora College’s Trades Awareness Program (TAP) partnered with Junior Achievement Canada (JA) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) to offer an expanded Youth Symposium to high school students…

Truth and Reconciliation at Aurora College

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Aurora College held a number of events for students, staff and community members in Fort Smith, Yellowknife…

Aurora College receives $1.4 million toward climate and environmental literacy

August 21, 2025 Aurora College receives $1.4 million toward climate and environmental literacy FORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College has received $1.46 million from the Government of Canada for its…

Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council shares Framework document for 2025-2028

July 7, 2025 Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council shares Framework document for 2025-2028 FORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College’s Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council (IKHC) has released its first Framework document –…

Building a Career in Early Childhood Education: Suchitra Yadav’s ELCC Journey

Suchitra Yadav – Early Learning and Child Care Diploma – Class of 2022 The Yellowknife Day Care Association is a busy place. For a city in high demand for early…

First Generation High School and College Graduate: Kate Wedzin’s Aurora College Journey

Kate Wedzin – University and College Access Program – Class of 2017 & Office Administration Program – Class of 2020 Kate Wedzin is a proud first-generation high school and college…

Celebrating Personal Support Workers Day – June 24

Personal Support Workers Day in the NWT was celebrated this year on June 24. Observed on the last Tuesday of June, the day recognizes the essential role Personal Support Workers…

Finding Purpose and Connection Through Care: Leah Mandeville’s PSW Journey

Leah Mandeville – Personal Support Worker Certificate – Class of 2021 When Leah Mandeville returned to school at Aurora College, she brought with her a deep sense of compassion, lived…

From the land to leadership: Catherine Graydon’s ENRTP journey

Catherine Graydon – Environment and Natural Resources Diploma – Class of 2015 Catherine Graydon has always felt a deep connection to the land. Born and raised in Yellowknife, Catherine is…

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