NAIT has begun construction on a new flag plaza that will display seven flags important to the institution’s vision and commitments. The new plaza will now display the Treaty 6 and Métis flag, in addition to two NAIT flags, a Canadian flag, a province of Alberta flag...
NAITSA introduces new advisor position for academic support
Students have a new support system for dealing with academic challenges: NAITSA’s Student Academic Rights Advisor. Renata Medeiros, former NAITSA VP Academic and new Student Academic Rights Advisor, can help students with “basically anything they are struggling...
Gallivan data breach could put some NAIT students’ info at risk
Update: This article was originally published with the statement that students' ID number, name, email, address and/or date of birth were compromised. This is incorrect. Only the students' name, ID number and date of birth were included in the breach. Personal...
Family of geese saved from NAIT courtyard
A family of geese were rescued from a NAIT courtyard on May 17. Two adult geese and their three goslings were first spotted in Courtyard 6 on Saturday, though it is unknown when they first arrived. NAIT Protective Services (NPS) received numerous calls from concerned...
Community and growth in Winnipeg punk band’s newest album
Winnipeg-based punk band Tunic has released their third album, Wrong Dream, and will be playing in Edmonton on May 26 as part of their North American tour. Singer and guitarist David Schellenberg said the album demonstrates some growth and maturity in their...
Finding community in new places: Financial Domination in a post-pandemic world
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people had to adjust their daily lives. People who worked in offices started working from home, students who went to campus to learn transitioned to online classes and party animals stopped going out. Sex workers, those...
NAIT students must now apply to attend convocation
Starting this semester, NAIT students will now need to apply to attend Convocation. According to the NAIT website, those who “expect to meet all graduation requirements or complete your technical apprenticeship education before June 2, 2023” are invited to apply to...
February Shuffle: Love in every form
It’s the season of love, and whether you’re happily dating or single as a pringle, there are opportunities for love everywhere. This playlist is filled with upbeat bops about love in all its forms: friendship, family, romantic and even the sick satisfaction of loving...
Emcee to Marriage Commissioner: NAIT instructor has successful side-gig marrying Albertans
Instructors having part-time jobs outside of the classroom isn’t unheard of, but one NAIT Radio and Television’s Instructor has a unique side hustle that many wouldn’t guess: he’s an ordained minister. Dave Sawchuk got into the marriage game after being an emcee for...
Staying active in winter
Fall is leaf-ing us behind and winter is about to make its yearly grand debut in Edmonton. While staying inside is tempting and easy, staying healthy and losing weight is more challenging. Here are a few fun ways to keep fit and active in the winter. Walking in the...