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Seeking Board of Governors Member For Aurora College

Seeking Board of Governors Member For Aurora College Applications for Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories to join the Aurora College Board of Governors are now being accepted by Aurora…

Exploring the use of locally sourced materials and new approaches to production

Throughout the year, ARI partnered with community organizations including the Aklavik Community Corporation and Makerspace YK to hold workshops using laser cutters and direct-to-film (DTF) printers to explore the use…

Building skills and inspiring futures across the NWT

The ARI STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Outreach Program is an award winning youth outreach program delivered by four full time staff working out of each of our regional…

Northern Health Research Day: projects presented by 4th year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students

Twenty-six Aurora College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students showcased their research posters as part of the annual Northern Health Research Day on December 3, 2025. The event’s theme…

Northern Lakes in a Changing Climate Workshop

On Monday, November 24, 2025, the North Slave Research Centre (NSRC), the Yellowknife branch of the Aurora Research Institute (ARI), hosted the Northern Lakes in a Changing Climate Workshop.…

Strengthening Research Capacity: RSO’s Impact at Aurora College

The Research Services Office (RSO) was established at Aurora College in the research division, Aurora Research Instituted (ARI). As it builds research capacity across Aurora College, it is supported with…

INNOVATE – a new direction for Inuvik’s makers and artists

INNOVATE – Inuvik’s newest Makerspace and Digital Media Marketing Studio – is being revitalized by a team of three bright and eager new staff members. Recent renovations reflect a change…

South Slave Research Centre: Growing Food Capacity and Resilience in Changing Times

The South Slave Research Centre (SSRC), located at the Thebacha Campus of Aurora College in Fort Smith, was established in 1991 to support research and community engagement in the South…

Why Research Partnerships Matter at Aurora College

As Vice President Research, my role includes working with the College research community, northern researchers, funding agencies, and partners across a host of disciplines. A key part of my role…

General Studies: Pathway to BEd, BSW and more!

Through the new General Studies program, students can get a head start on their university journey without leaving the NWT. The program allows students to earn up to 60 credits…

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