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NAIT hosts first orientation for Black, Caribbean and African students
NAIT held their first Black, Caribbean and African student orientation, hosted by the Black Excellence Employee Network. Students gathered in the NAITrium on Jan. 7 to connect with community and learn about the services offered at NAIT. "A lot of students and...
NAIT Board of Governors pass motion to apply for lockout
Updated Jan. 16: NAIT's Board of Governors has passed a motion to give NAIT the ability to apply for a lockout. In an emergency meeting on Jan. 16, the Board discussed labour relations in camera. After the session, they voted by secret ballot on a motion to "delegate...
Arts & Life
NAIT’s very own ‘local Clodsire enthusiast’
For anyone browsing the Ooks Life app’s community page, among the posts from students and clubs here at NAIT, you may have come across postings from NAIT’s local Clodsire enthusiast. The Clodsire enthusiast is really Tyler Kendall, a Mechanical Engineering...
Sustainability spotlight: Rocky Mountain Soap
Sustainability Spotlight is a collaboration between the Nugget and NAITSA’s Sustainability Committee. Each month, the committee interviews a sustainability expert to learn more about their journey. This month features Cam Baty, co-owner of Rocky Mountain Soap, a...
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Sports
Ooks men’s hockey team hoping for playoffs comeback
Do not believe the numbers — I have faith in the NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team despite their current playoff standings. They’re currently tied for last place with the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus Vikings (UAA); both teams have sat near last place this season...
Ooks player from Ukraine wins ACAC Rookie of the Year
Vladyslav Satsevich has made a noticeable impact on the field since joining the NAIT Ooks last September. After becoming one of the team’s most dynamic players, the defenceman from Kakhovka, Ukraine earned the title of 2025 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference...
Opinion
Is AI teaching us or are we teaching it?
Over the past few semesters, I’ve noticed that some instructors are less available to discuss feedback and instructions on assignments. And with AI ready at the push of the button, I’ve turned to it to explain instructions, give examples and even assist with grammar...
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Ice hockey skills competition
Hosted by NAIT's Athletic and Recreation Department on Nov. 19, students flocked to the rink to show off their skills and compete in challenges like hardest shot, fastest skater and accuracy.
Ice hockey skills competition
Hosted by NAIT's Athletic and Recreation Department on Nov. 19, students flocked to the rink to show off their skills and compete in challenges like hardest shot, fastest skater and accuracy.
Photography
Grow and know: Let’s talk men’s health
NAIT hosted an event to highlight men's health for Movember. Students explored booths from NAITSA's Peer Support, NAIT's Office of Apprenticeship, NAIT Student Life and more. The event also featured games, photo booths and Movember-themed apparel.
Ice hockey skills competition
Hosted by NAIT's Athletic and Recreation Department on Nov. 19, students flocked to the rink to show off their skills and compete in challenges like hardest shot, fastest skater and accuracy.
Heritage Fest 2025
Students from the Filipino booth won People's Choice Award. Students from the Indigenous Peoples of Canada Booth with their award for Most Educational Booth.