Stories - NorQuest College - Edmonton, Alberta

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New Year, Same Me

It’s finally 2021 and I’m feeling ready to take on this new year by doing absolutely nothing different. There is a whole lot of pressure to make grand plans and set challenging goals with huge aspirations in January. But why?

January 13, 2021

Indigenous

Feeling down during the winter? Read this!

Our winters can be long, cold, and dark. Add to that a pandemic that makes it difficult to meet, travel, and socialize at work or in school, and it can make us feel pretty down. The good news is that taking the right approach to deal with this can make a big difference.

December 4, 2020

Indigenous

Changing careers made easier through NorQuest College program

A wise man once said: “we cannot change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails.” For anyone who is changing careers – by choice or by circumstance – adjusting their sails can be easier thanks to NorQuest College’s Career Moves program.

November 28, 2019

Wellness

Towards a barrier-free NorQuest

NorQuest College is proud to provide our learners and employees with a diverse and accepting environment. As a part of preparation for the International Week of the Deaf (September 23-17), let’s take a look at the Accessible Canada Act, which will strengthen inclusion across the country.

September 17, 2019

Indigenous

Settle in and make yourself at home

NorQuest's new Settlement Studies program trains professions to help newcomers achieve their best.

September 15, 2019

Indigenous

Indigenous 101: "We are all treaty people"

Indigenous 101 is an ongoing series of articles that explore Indigenous culture at our college and beyond. Our Indigenous team will be sharing knowledge as we delve into ideas, concepts, myths, stereotypes, and more.

August 26, 2019

Indigenous

Indigenous 101: We are all treaty people

Every time the NorQuest College community gathers together, someone at the podium will deliver an acknowledgement that we are on Treaty 6 traditional lands which concludes with “NorQuest College is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 6 is honoured and respected.” So what is Treaty 6 all about? While territorial acknowledgements are significant, how many of us really know what they mean both symbolically and practically?

August 23, 2019

Indigenous

Indigenous Peoples Day: more than a holiday

For most people, June 21 represents the official start of summer. But to Canadians, this important date is a culmination of celebrating, honouring, and remembering all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis during National Indigenous Peoples Day.

June 21, 2019

Indigenous

A first-hand NorQuest perspective of belonging

Conor Kerr is NorQuest College's Manager of Indigenous Relations & Supports. He is from the Lac Ste. Anne Métis community. As we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Week - and on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day - he shares with us his personal story of family, culture, and a deep sense of commitment to ensuring reconciliation is achieved through understanding, respect, and the age-old practice of Indigenous storytelling.

June 20, 2019

Indigenous

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