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National Nursing Week celebrates the positive impact of nurses on health care

May 13, 2026 YELLOWKNIFE, NT – Aurora College joins the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) in celebrating National Nursing Week during May 11 to May 17, 2026. This year’s theme –…

Dr. Nora Houlahan appointed Aurora College interim president

March 26 2026 Dr. Nora Houlahan appointed Aurora College interim president FORT SMITH, NT – The Aurora College Board of Governors is appointing Dr. Nora Houlahan to the role of…

Aurora College leadership change

March 16, 2026 Aurora College leadership change YELLOWKNIFE, NT – The Board of Governors of Aurora College has announced today that President Dr. Angela James will be retiring from the…

north2north: Academic and cultural exchange in the Circumpolar North

As a member of University of the Arctic (UArctic) – a network of universities, colleges, research institutes and other educational institutions in the circumpolar North – Aurora College students, staff…

Academic Council will shape future academic standards

As Aurora College continues evolving toward becoming a polytechnical university, a big aspect of the ongoing success will be the effective implementation and operations of the new governing structure. The…

Resource, meeting place and heart of the College – Aurora College Libraries

Welcome to the Aurora College Libraries! Aurora College has four library locations: Thebacha Campus Library in Fort Smith; Aurora Campus Library and Aurora Research Institute Library in Inuvik; and Yellowknife…

Northwestel partnership boosts wellness with skiing program

One of the great joys of working and studying at Aurora College is the opportunity to build community and promote health and wellness together. In the depths of winter in…

Skilled Office Administrators are in high demand

Skilled office administrator and managers are the backbone of most modern organizations, helping to ensure offices and businesses operate efficiently. Individuals with the required knowledge and skills are in demand…

Business Administration opens doors to a variety of career options

One of Aurora College’s long-running academic programs is the Business Administration (BA) Diploma, which offers flexible delivery methods and a range of course options. Graduates are employed in communities throughout…

Yellowknife Garden Metals Study shows veggies safe to eat

Yellowknife Garden Metals Study shows veggies safe to eat YELLOWKNIFE, NT – Is it safe to eat vegetables from gardens in Yellowknife? YES! Since 2020, Aurora Research Institute –…

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