Budget 2026 was released on Feb. 26, and NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) was named as one of the government’s capital projects. NAIT will receive $384 million over three years towards a $560 million total investment: $52 million this year, $130 million in 2027/28...
NAITSA Presidential candidate disqualified and banned after violating privacy bylaw
Mehtab Singh Brar, who ran for president in NAITSA’s 2026/27 Executive Council election, was disqualified after NAITSA’s Chief Returning Officer (CRO) ruled he violated NAITSA’s voter privacy and election interference bylaw. He denies the allegations. Brar, who...
NAIT and academic staff association sign collective agreement, avoid strike
After over a year of bargaining, multiple legal disagreements and the threat of a strike looming, NAIT students can finally breathe easy. A new collective agreement has been approved by NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) members. On Feb. 12, 77 per cent of NASA...
2026/27 NAITSA Executive Council election results
The 2026/27 NAITSA Executive Council election results are in. 2441 votes were cast, with 15.4 per cent of eligible students voting. The candidates for each vice-president position ran unopposed, with each candidate elected in a yes/no vote. Teaira Current, running for...
New event takes flight for Black History Month at NAIT
Last year NAIT celebrated Black History Month with events like shortfilms, info sessions and speakers. This year features a new event focusing on bringing together Black, Caribbean and African (BCA) students and the rest of NAIT. During the Umoja Classic, BCA...
Academic Staff Association extends bargaining deadline
Students can let out a collective sigh of relief for another week, as NAIT’s Academic Staff Association (NASA) has extended the deadline to sign a collective agreement from Jan. 30 until Feb. 7. Here’s what’s happened so far. Jan. 14 and 15: Academic Staff support...
NAIT Academic Staff Association sets Jan. 30 deadline in bargaining talks
NAIT's academic staff association is feeling “cautiously optimistic” about returning to the bargaining table after their recent strike vote. The results have been confirmed by the Alberta Labour Relations Board, and 83 per cent of voting members support a strike. ...
NAIT and NASA return to mediation
Updated Jan. 19: NAIT and NASA are back at the bargaining table. With the assistance of a mediator, the parties met today to discuss a new collective agreement. They will continue to meet throughout the week. According to an email obtained by the Nugget,...
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...
9 programs could see ‘exceptional’ tuition increases in 2026/27
NAIT’s Board of Governors unanimously approved Exceptional Tuition Increases (ETIs) for nine programs, with an average increase of 89 per cent. The Government of Alberta will now review the proposals. If approved, the tuition would increase for students starting in...










