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Published on Oct 23, 2024
NIC Fest Returns to Port Alberni for 2025
When: Mar 5, 2025

Save the date: NIC’s annual education and career festival is coming back this March!

Published on Oct 23, 2024
NIC Fest Returns to Port Alberni for 2025
When: Mar 5, 2025
Published on Oct 4, 2024
Thrive Week 2024: Monday
When: Oct 7, 2024
Published on Oct 4, 2024
Thrive Week 2024: Tuesday
When: Oct 8, 2024
Published on Oct 4, 2024
Thrive Week 2024: Wednesday
When: Oct 9, 2024
Published on Oct 4, 2024
Thrive Week 2024: Thursday
When: Oct 10, 2024
Published on Oct 4, 2024
Thrive Week 2024: Friday
When: Oct 11, 2024
Published on Oct 4, 2024
Thrive 2024: October 15-29
When: Oct 15, 2024
Published on Sep 20, 2024
Orange Shirt Day 2024
When: Sep 24, 2024
Published on Aug 15, 2024
NIC orientation for Port Alberni students set for September
Published on Jul 12, 2024
NIC in the News: Port Alberni's Mona Fournier 
Published on Jun 28, 2024
Student housing, an alumni-relations network and fiscal balance are signs of progress in NIC's strategic plan, BUILD 2026
Published on Jun 26, 2024
NIC’s Mark Herringer wins leadership award for international education
Published on Jun 13, 2024
Record-setting graduate numbers at North Island College convocation
Published on May 1, 2024
Community Science Celebration in Port Alberni
When: May 18, 2024
Published on Apr 29, 2024
2024 Spring/Summer Orientation at the Port Alberni Campus
When: May 8, 2024
Published on Feb 27, 2024
NIC Fest in Port Alberni
When: Mar 6, 2024
Published on Feb 23, 2024
NIC Fest returns to Port Alberni
Published on Dec 19, 2023
Indigenous Education Events - Welcome Back Port Alberni!
When: Jan 9, 2024
Published on Dec 1, 2023
Winter 2024 Orientation - Join us in person in Port Alberni
When: Jan 8, 2024
Published on Nov 24, 2023
Winter Celebrations - Port Alberni campus
When: Dec 4, 2023
Published on Nov 24, 2023
Winter Celebrations - Port Alberni Tebo Vocational Centre
When: Dec 4, 2023
Published on Nov 7, 2023
Coffee Social - Port Alberni
When: Nov 15, 2023
Published on Nov 3, 2023
Snacks and Tea - Port Alberni
When: Nov 6, 2023
Published on Nov 3, 2023
Wellness - Indigenous Education
When: Nov 22, 2023
Published on Nov 3, 2023
Winter Lunch - Port Alberni
When: Nov 28, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Port Alberni Toolbox Talk — Substance Use + Harm Reduction
When: Oct 17, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Indigenous Education Wellness Event
When: Oct 18, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Go By Bike Week — Port Alberni Celebration Station
When: Oct 19, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Student Life and Human Resources in Port Alberni
When: Oct 23, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Grab & Go Healthy Breakfast - Port Alberni
When: Oct 23, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Indigenous Education Wellness Event
When: Oct 24, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Popcorn, Perks and Potential — Port Alberni
When: Oct 23, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Library and Learning Commons Movie Day — Port Alberni
When: Oct 27, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Indigenous Education — Oct. 18 Wellness Workshop
When: Oct 18, 2023
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Indigenous Education — Oct. 24 Wellness Workshop
When: Oct 24, 2023
Published on Oct 12, 2023
NIC in the News: Port Alberni graduation
Published on Oct 4, 2023
GoByBike Port Alberni Campus
When: Oct 19, 2023
Published on Sep 20, 2023
Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2023
When: Sep 25, 2023
Published on Aug 18, 2023
NIC Orientation preps students in Port Alberni for the coming year
Published on Aug 9, 2023
NIC in the News: Port Alberni announces building deconstruction and salvage program at Somass Lands
Published on Aug 4, 2023
Port Alberni Orientation Celebration 
When: Sep 11, 2023
Published on Jun 13, 2023
NIC in the News: PA grad postponement is a disappointment for NIC
Published on Jun 8, 2023
Port Alberni graduation postponed
Published on May 24, 2023
Craft brewing and packaging program fills industry need for skilled workers
Published on May 18, 2023
GoByBike Celebration Station Port Alberni
When: May 31, 2023
Published on May 1, 2023
NIC launches mental health pilot project for trades students
Published on May 1, 2023
Port Alberni - Educational Assistant and Early Childhood Care & Education Info Session
When: May 24, 2023
Published on Apr 28, 2023
Port Alberni Welcome Brunch 
When: May 2, 2023
Published on Apr 24, 2023
GoByBikeBC Week
When: May 29, 2023
Published on Apr 4, 2023
NIC in the News: Pre-health science program touted to potential students at NIC Fest
Published on Mar 23, 2023
Walk With Me shows human side of toxic drug crisis
Published on Mar 16, 2023
Explore education, career options at Port Alberni NIC FEST 2023
Published on Mar 3, 2023
NIC FEST Port Alberni 
When: Mar 29, 2023
Published on Mar 2, 2023
Thrive Week Monday: Nourishment and Nutrition
When: Mar 6, 2023
Published on Mar 2, 2023
Thrive Week Tuesday: Social Connection
When: Mar 7, 2023
Published on Mar 2, 2023
Thrive Week Wednesday: Healthy Relationships
When: Mar 8, 2023
Published on Mar 2, 2023
Thrive Week Thursday: Physical Wellbeing
When: Mar 9, 2023
Published on Mar 2, 2023
Thrive Week Friday: Environmental Health
When: Mar 10, 2023
Published on Mar 1, 2023
Applications open for NIC student scholarships and bursaries
Published on Feb 8, 2023
NIC Youth Academy prepares for summer
Published on Jan 30, 2023
CARTI Seaweed Series - Seaweed as Salmon Food Seminar
When: Feb 14, 2023
Published on Jan 16, 2023
Early childhood educator builds new life in Canada with her family
Published on Dec 22, 2022
Winter Break: College Closed
When: Dec 22, 2022
Published on Dec 19, 2022
Virtual Orientation for All Students: Meet your Student Life Team and North Island Students Union
When: Jan 5, 2023
Published on Dec 19, 2022
Virtual Orientation for All Students: Meet your Student Life Team and North Island Students Union
When: Jan 10, 2023
Published on Dec 19, 2022
Welcome Brunch at the Port Alberni Campus
When: Jan 11, 2023
Published on Dec 16, 2022
CARTI Seaweed Series - Kelp Seminar
When: Jan 17, 2023
Published on Nov 28, 2022
12 Days of Exams
When: Nov 28, 2022
Published on Nov 23, 2022
NIC in the News: Port Alberni tiny homes to arrive next week for new village housing at-risk people
Published on Nov 22, 2022
NIC in the News: Watyaqit Tiny Home Village awaits first tiny homes
Published on Nov 18, 2022
NIC in the News: Pod project begins
Published on Oct 17, 2022
NIC Board of Governors welcomes new chair, members
Published on Oct 3, 2022
Lunch with NISU in Port Alberni
When: Oct 20, 2022
Published on Sep 28, 2022
NIC in the News: Students put down roots in forestry at NIC
Published on Sep 13, 2022
NIC Networking Night
When: Nov 3, 2022
Published on Sep 12, 2022
Online Work-Integrated Learning Student Career Connections Fair
When: Oct 14, 2022
Published on Sep 8, 2022
GoByBike Weeks
When: Oct 3, 2022
Published on Sep 1, 2022
Marisa Bennett to lead NIC’s Port Alberni campus
Published on Aug 22, 2022
NIC kicks off Orientation in Port Alberni
Published on Aug 22, 2022
Student Newsletter - August 22
Published on Aug 18, 2022
In-person Orientation - Port Alberni campus
When: Sep 6, 2022
Published on Aug 18, 2022
In-person Orientation - Port Alberni campus
When: Sep 7, 2022
Published on Aug 18, 2022
In-person Orientation - Port Alberni campus
When: Sep 13, 2022
Published on Jul 28, 2022
Applications Open for Canadians to Participate in Ship for World Youth
When: Jul 28, 2022
Published on Jul 5, 2022
Port Alberni partnership focuses on food security
Published on Jun 9, 2022
NIC in the News: PROGRESS 2022: CME makes progress on Port Alberni waterfront
Published on May 21, 2022
Go By Bike Week
When: May 30, 2022
Published on May 19, 2022
NIC in the News: Society offers paid training for ocean remediation projects in Barkley Sound
Published on Apr 19, 2022
Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony 2022
When: Jun 22, 2022
Published on Mar 29, 2022
Upcoming Port Alberni Blood Donor Clinic
When: May 3, 2022
Published on Mar 17, 2022
New camps coming to NIC Youth Academy this summer
Published on Mar 14, 2022
NIC in the News: ‘Slow down and take the journey’ - profile of ECCE instructor Janis Joseph
Published on Jan 13, 2022
NIC in the News: Trades program brings smokehouses to Tseshaht community
Published on Jun 16, 2021
NIC Craft Brewing and Malting grads draft new careers
Published on Jun 15, 2021
NIC in the News: From Port Alberni's Shelter Farm to the classroom
Published on Jun 14, 2021
NIC in the News: Trades training gets welder her start in Port Alberni
Published on Jun 10, 2021
NIC in the News: Students with learning barriers gain employment skills
Published on May 30, 2021
NIC Flag at half-mast: May 30, 2021
Published on Apr 13, 2021
NIC Port Alberni Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate Information Session
When: Apr 28, 2021
Published on Feb 17, 2021
Practical Nursing opportunities for Island students
When: Mar 9, 2021
Published on Feb 3, 2021
NIC Electrician alum working on renewable energy solutions in BC
Published on Jan 28, 2021
NIC offering wildfire training in Campbell River and Port Alberni
Published on Nov 6, 2020
Grounds and Custodial training expanding to Campbell River
Published on Sep 11, 2020
NIC marine training expands higher level offerings
Published on Sep 2, 2020
NIC releases guidelines for Safe Start to Fall
Published on Jun 22, 2020
NIC Celebrates LGBTQ2s+ Pride Month
Published on Jun 8, 2020
Pro Cook 2 coming to NIC's Port Alberni campus
Published on Mar 10, 2020
Distance education pioneer helps NIC reach milestone
Published on Mar 9, 2020
NIC brings marine training to Port Alberni
Published on Mar 6, 2020
Cancelled - Holi Festival of Colour Celebration - Port Alberni campus
When: Mar 13, 2020
Published on Feb 28, 2020
NIC draft strategic plan available for feedback
Published on Jan 28, 2020
NIC IT Outage Update
Published on Jan 17, 2020
NIC holds first annual Thrive Week
When: Feb 3, 2020
Published on Jan 3, 2020
Academic Support Workshops
When: Jan 13, 2020
Published on Jan 1, 2020
Practical Nursing Info Session
When: Jan 27, 2020
Published on Jan 1, 2020
2020 Port Alberni Open House
When: Feb 19, 2020
Published on Jan 1, 2020
Activity Assistant Program: Info Session
When: Mar 11, 2020
Published on Jan 1, 2020
NIC offering women in trades program
When: Feb 3, 2020
Published on Jan 1, 2020
Learn about post-secondary education options
When: Jan 13, 2020
Published on Dec 16, 2019
NIC donors help record number of students in Port Alberni
Published on Dec 16, 2019
NIC recognizes employees for 916 years of service
Published on Dec 9, 2019
Attend our Port Alberni Holiday luncheon
When: Dec 17, 2019
Published on Nov 28, 2019
College support available for former youth in care
Published on Nov 27, 2019
NIC in the News: NIC marks 25 years at the Roger Street campus in Port Alberni
Published on Nov 22, 2019
Port Alberni Campus Regional Plan
Published on Nov 12, 2019
NIC and NISU offering free menstrual products at NIC campuses
Published on Nov 5, 2019
NICBotCamps surpass 700 students
Published on Nov 5, 2019
Project immerses nursing students in remote First Nations communities
Published on Nov 5, 2019
BSN students immerse in learning
Published on Nov 4, 2019
Culinary Arts info session in Port Alberni
When: Nov 21, 2019
Published on Oct 29, 2019
NIC campuses closed on Remembrance Day
When: Nov 11, 2019
Published on Oct 28, 2019
Medical terminology courses returning to NIC
Published on Oct 24, 2019
Free drop-in basketball in Port Alberni
When: Oct 31, 2019
Published on Oct 18, 2019
NIC in the News: Funding approved for Port Alberni food hub
Published on Oct 7, 2019
NIC in the News: Kelp harvesting project leads to Port Alberni partnership
Published on Oct 2, 2019
Great BC Shakeout
When: Oct 17, 2019
Published on Oct 1, 2019
NIC launches Early Assist to support student success
Published on Sep 26, 2019
NIC in the News: Adult literacy programs receive government boost in Port Alberni
Published on Sep 18, 2019
NIC Carpentry Foundation returning to Port Alberni
When: Oct 8, 2019
Published on Sep 5, 2019
NIC students now have more opportunities to study abroad
Published on Sep 5, 2019
Drop-in Student Workshops: Blackboard Learn and myNIC
When: Sep 5, 2019
Published on Aug 30, 2019
Help shape the future of NIC
Published on Aug 28, 2019
Awards Program Donor Appreciation Lunch in Port Alberni
When: Nov 25, 2019
Published on Aug 13, 2019
Roger Street Bistro & Prep Cook Open House
When: Aug 22, 2019
Published on Aug 1, 2019
NIC increasing accessibility for Practical Nursing program
Published on Jul 30, 2019
NIC's Lego Robotics summer camps expanding in Port Alberni
When: Aug 19, 2019
Published on Jul 22, 2019
Prep Cook Info Session in Port Alberni
When: Aug 1, 2019
Published on Jul 22, 2019
NIC kicks off college year in Port Alberni
When: Sep 3, 2019
Published on Jul 15, 2019
NIC grad caring for seniors in the community
Published on Jun 27, 2019
NIC in the News: Visual artists thrive in Port Alberni
Published on Jun 25, 2019
NIC Educational Assistant student wants to pay it forward
Published on Jun 11, 2019
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Port Alberni information session
When: Jun 24, 2019
Published on Jun 11, 2019
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Port Alberni information session
When: Jun 26, 2019
Published on Jun 4, 2019
NIC honours Mary Pat Thompson with Emeritus designation
Published on May 30, 2019
NIC in the News: College trains 12 new Wildfire Crew Member Training certificate grads in Port Alberni.
Published on May 24, 2019
Aboriginal Education Newsletter Spring 2019
Published on Apr 15, 2019
2019 Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony
When: Jun 18, 2019
Published on Apr 8, 2019
NIC’s nursing program receives provincial recognition for high quality
Published on Mar 29, 2019
NIC’s Roger Street Bistro reopening April 8
Published on Mar 27, 2019
NIC Lego Robotics summer camps expanding with new Level 2
Published on Mar 26, 2019
NIC study abroad adds 35 new destination countries
Published on Mar 25, 2019
NIC in the News: Former NIC instructor shortlisted for provincial award
Published on Mar 18, 2019
NIC expands course offerings during summer session
Published on Mar 15, 2019
Applications open for record bursary, scholarship funding at NIC
Published on Mar 14, 2019
NIC in the News: New farm program in Port Alberni serves as model for sustainable agriculture
Published on Mar 11, 2019
One of Canada’s next star chefs gives back to NIC students
Published on Mar 7, 2019
NIC and Royal Roads improve access to university from the North Island
Published on Feb 25, 2019
NIC in the News: Port Alberni students have a blast at NIC open house
Published on Feb 8, 2019
NIC in the News: Port Alberni artists bring nature indoors at North Island College
Published on Feb 4, 2019
NIC psychology instructor changing lives for 41 years
Published on Jan 14, 2019
Nominations Open for President's Community Engagement Award
Published on Jan 2, 2019
NIC’s educational advisors launch new online booking tool
Published on Dec 19, 2018
Counselling services over the holidays
Published on Dec 19, 2018
NIC recognizes 63 employees for 926 years of service
Published on Dec 18, 2018
NIC 2018: Year in Review
Published on Dec 10, 2018
Seymour Pacific helps NIC trades students
Published on Dec 2, 2018
NIC remembers National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Dec. 6
When: Dec 6, 2018
Published on Nov 28, 2018
NIC adds Indigenous focus to English courses this January
Published on Nov 22, 2018
RBC gives $50,000 to support Aboriginal students at NIC
Published on Nov 14, 2018
Pieter de Reuver Foundation helps NIC students
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Tla-o-qui-aht and NIC bring early childhood care and education to the West Coast
Published on Oct 29, 2018
NIC in the News: NIC alumna named one of Canada's next star chefs
Published on Oct 22, 2018
NIC offers new Employment Transition Kitchen Assistant training
Published on Oct 19, 2018
NIC Foundation donors help more students than ever in Port Alberni
Published on Oct 17, 2018
Winter Break, college closed
When: Dec 25, 2018
Published on Oct 12, 2018
Great BC ShakeOut Drill, Oct. 18 at NIC
When: Oct 18, 2018
Published on Sep 25, 2018
Invitation to attend: NIC Board of Governors Regular Meeting
When: Sep 27, 2018
Published on Sep 18, 2018
NIC Pro Cook program leads to culinary opportunities
Published on Sep 13, 2018
Student workshop: Learn to use APA style
When: Oct 23, 2018
Published on Sep 7, 2018
Student Workshop: Blackboard Learn and myNIC
When: Sep 24, 2018
Published on Sep 6, 2018
NIC in the News: CBC interview on Nuu-chah-nulth language courses
Published on Aug 30, 2018
NIC kicks off school year Sep. 4 in Port Alberni
When: Sep 4, 2018
Published on Aug 24, 2018
Port Alberni Orientation BBQ
When: Sep 13, 2018
Published on Aug 24, 2018
NIC automotive instructor prepares future mechanics in Port Alberni
Published on Aug 20, 2018
NIC’s new Aboriginal Leadership certificate starts this fall
Published on Aug 16, 2018
NIC offering sponsored Prep Cook program in Port Alberni
Published on Aug 10, 2018
Port Alberni ElderCollege Open House
When: Sep 21, 2018
Published on Aug 8, 2018
Port Alberni Awards Reception
When: Sep 26, 2018
Published on Aug 3, 2018
NIC launches Aboriginal College Pathway in Port Alberni
Published on Aug 1, 2018
NIC launches Nuu-chah-nulth language courses
Published on Jul 25, 2018
NIC raises Pride flag - Port Alberni campus
Published on Jul 24, 2018
Joinery grad tours summer arts circuit with fine furniture
Published on Jul 17, 2018
NIC raises pride flag in Port Alberni
When: Jul 25, 2018
Published on Jul 16, 2018
NIC in the News: More productions popping up in Parksville Qualicum Beach
Published on Jul 11, 2018
NIC doubles seats for electrical students this fall
Published on Jun 27, 2018
NIC remembers Dr. Lou Dryden
Published on Jun 21, 2018
NIC celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Published on Jun 21, 2018
NIC celebrates Campbell River and Port Alberni graduates - in photos
Published on Jun 7, 2018
Space still available for NIC’s Lego Robotics summer camps in Port Alberni, Gold River, Ucluelet and Port Hardy
Published on Jun 6, 2018
NIC honours Derek Hanebury with Emeritus distinction
Published on Jun 5, 2018
Training a new generation of mariners
Published on May 29, 2018
NIC launches online Aboriginal leadership certificate
Published on May 29, 2018
Welding opens doors for Port Alberni grads
Published on May 23, 2018
NIC offering new Indigenous literature courses starting fall 2018
Published on May 16, 2018
Spring exams
When: Jun 16, 2018
Published on May 14, 2018
Tla-o-qui-aht build container housing on the West Coast
Published on May 8, 2018
Online courses help NIC students advance office admin careers
Published on Apr 24, 2018
NIC opens enrolment for 2018 Robotics, Tech Explorers summer camps
Published on Apr 17, 2018
NIC Student Leadership Retreat a major success
Published on Apr 16, 2018
More NIC awards available in Port Alberni this year
Published on Apr 11, 2018
2018 Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony
When: Jun 19, 2018
Published on Apr 11, 2018
BC Wildfire Crew Member Training - Port Alberni
When: Jun 4, 2018
Published on Apr 6, 2018
NIC now a Red Cross Instructor Development Centre
Published on Apr 6, 2018
NIC in the News: New manager at the Bread of Life hopes to ramp up volunteer database
Published on Apr 3, 2018
NIC student named Ch'nook Scholar
Published on Mar 29, 2018
NIC presents award-winning poet Jordan Abel for readings in Comox Valley and Port Alberni
Published on Mar 22, 2018
Record scholarships and bursaries available to NIC students
Published on Feb 5, 2018
NIC welcomes new carpentry instructor
Published on Feb 2, 2018
NIC wraps up successful TV & Film Crew Training program
Published on Jan 12, 2018
Carpentry ticket opens world of opportunities for NIC grad
Published on Dec 15, 2017
NIC celebrates millennium of service
Published on Dec 14, 2017
NIC 2017: Year in Review
Published on Dec 12, 2017
Bowman reappointed as NIC President
Published on Dec 11, 2017
NIC Building Service Worker program prepares students for custodial careers
Published on Nov 30, 2017
NIC Carpentry program comes to Port Alberni
Published on Oct 11, 2017
Derek Lamb re-elected as NIC board chair
Published on Sep 21, 2017
NIC Foundation helps record number of NIC students in Port Alberni
Published on Aug 29, 2017
Orientation Day kicks off college year Aug. 31
When: Aug 31, 2017
Published on Aug 16, 2017
NIC TV and Film Crew Training ready for registration
Published on Apr 25, 2017
NIC unveils Shayne Lloyd artwork
Published on Mar 30, 2017
Province pilots TV and Film Crew Training at NIC
Published on Feb 28, 2017
Meet employers at NIC’s 7th annual Career Fair
When: Mar 8, 2017
Published on Feb 21, 2017
Improve job prospects with NIC’s spring courses
Published on Jan 6, 2017
Buckley, Moyes lead NIC Foundation