Events

Discover what’s happening at the University College of the North. From academic conferences and cultural celebrations to community gatherings and student showcases, UCN events bring people together to learn, connect, and celebrate across our northern campuses.

Events

Discover what’s happening at the University College of the North. From academic conferences and cultural celebrations to community gatherings and student showcases, UCN events bring people together to learn, connect, and celebrate across our northern campuses.

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2026 Graduation Powwows

Traditional Powwow – Honouring our Graduates

Saturday May 30, 2026 

Opaskwayak Cree Nation Arbour Site 

  • All dancers welcome, invited drums only. 
  • Everyone is welcome to attend. 

For more information visit UCN Student Life The Pas Campus Facebook page. 

Leslie W. Turner Graduation Powwow

Saturday June 13, 2026 

Wapanohk Community School Arbour Site 

  • All dancers welcome, invited drums only. 
  • Everyone is welcome to attend. 

More info at the UCN Student Life Thompson Campus Facebook page.

Convocation

-> The Pas Convocation is on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Roy H Johnston Arena

-> Thompson Convocation is on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena

Additional details regarding participation, regalia, and event logistics will be shared in the coming months.

Past Convocation

University College of the North hosted 2025 Convocation Ceremonies in The Pas and Thompson locations:

Watch the Thompson recorded ceremony ->

Watch The Pas recorded ceremony ->

UCN Language Arts Festival  

Dates: October 2026

Designed to inspire students in Grades 9–12, the festival will focus on this year’s theme: “Children and Youth Literature: More Than Bears and Bunnies,” featuring keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and opportunities for students to engage with established authors and share their own creative work.

Contact languagearts@ucn.ca for more information.

Next Up: The Pas Linkages October 6 & 7, 2026

The Pas Linkages logo
UCN Linkages Thompson Logo
Thank you for those who attended Thompson Linkages in April!

View photos from Linkages The Pas: The Time is Now

View presentations from Linkages The Pas: The Time is Now

Introducing Roots: A Youth Leadership Workshop

The University College of the North (UCN) thanks the communities and schools who joined us for the first Roots Youth Leadership Workshop in May 2026. The enthusiasm and participation from students around Manitoba made this inaugural event a meaningful and inspiring experience for youth across northern Manitoba. This is just the beginning.
Stay tuned for future Roots workshops—we look forward to welcoming more students soon. 

For more information, contact events@ucn.ca.

UCN Partners with Manitoba Arts Network, Bringing Art on Campus

UCN is excited to announce its partnership with the Manitoba Arts Network (MAN). The partnership will showcase a series of travelling art exhibitions at the Thompson and The Pas Campuses. As a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting Manitoba’s diverse arts and cultural scene, MAN will collaborate with UCN over the next two years to bring a variety of art installations to UCN campuses.

The public is invited to visit campus and view the exhibitions available throughout 2023 – 2026.

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