Stories - NorQuest College - Edmonton, Alberta

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Honorary Diplomas awarded to outstanding community leaders

Honorary Diploma recipients personify community spirit and serve as an inspiration to NorQuest learners and employees.

May 19, 2023

Indigenous

Vibrant exhibition showcases Indigenous student art

We Are Still Here was an evening to showcase and share powerful artwork by NorQuest students and employees.

May 5, 2023

Indigenous

New Faculty of Arts and Sciences redefining educational experiences

The new faculty strives to offer students many choices in their educational path.

December 14, 2022

Indigenous

Age is just a number... or is it?

We’ve all heard sayings like “age is just a number” and “you’re only as old as you feel”. They are often intended to soften the presumed ‘blow’ of aging, but what messages do they actually reinforce? Is getting older really a bad thing? Is youth the ultimate advantage in our society? To what extent is age actually relevant in the workplace?

May 19, 2021

Indigenous

On being a woman

I am the first woman in my family to attend university. When my foremothers were growing up, the only option they had was to become of a certain age, get married, and have children. While there is nothing wrong with that way of living if one chooses, I couldn’t imagine that being the only option available to me because I am a woman.

March 1, 2021

Indigenous

Still, I dream!

“… I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.”

February 8, 2021

Indigenous

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

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

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