Shopping for the holidays is rough. If you're trying to avoid the big-box stores this year, look local. Like, really local. The NAIT Alumni Business Directory is home to dozens of businesses owned by former NAIT students. We've done the hard work for you and found...
Survival guide for bad instructors
No matter how long your studies are, there will come a time when you end up in a class with a bad instructor. An uninspiring instructor is one thing, but some are so unhelpful they make you realize the real lesson is how strong you can be on your own. Sometimes, you...
Indigenous Student Council resumes after 5-year hiatus
After an absence of five years, an organization that specifically caters to Indigenous students’ interests is now once again active and visible in the NAIT campus clubs scene.
Heritage Fest returns this week
Editor's note: This article was originally published in the Nugget's October 2025 print issue. Once again, for one day this November, the CAT Crossing will explode with the colours and sounds of the various performances and exhibits of the highly anticipated Heritage...
Trade unions every NAIT apprentice should know
Here at NAIT, there are many students who pursue careers in the trades. Upon graduation, some of these students may not be aware of the different unions they can be a part of. This article takes a closer look at some of the trades unions here in Alberta and the...
I finally tried NAIT’s climbing wall — and yes, my legs shook
I’d watched people glide up NAIT’s wall for months while I was stuck to the treadmills. One afternoon, I entered the gym and glanced at the wall. My gut said that today was the day — and people say listen to your gut. Well, on this day that is precisely what I did. I...
AI’s hidden casualty: Entry-level careers at risk for students
Mihiri Kamiss, a NAIT Digital Media and IT (DMIT) graduate, was in her second year at NAIT when AI tools like ChatGPT “blew up,” she said. For Kamiss, the change felt sudden and unsupported.
NAIT grad’s monster of a film festival grows again
YIKES! Film Festival is gearing up for its third year in Edmonton on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The festival focuses on horror, sci-fi and experimental films in an atypical, laid-back atmosphere. Danny Chamberlin, Festival Director and NAIT alum, said YIKES! differs from other...
International Network Engineering Technology student goes all in, hits summer job jackpot with AGLC
To a casual observer, it might appear strange that international students with bachelor’s degrees and years of work experience in their home countries would go all the way to Canada for another degree. It even comes across as counterintuitive if one considers that...
Your guide to NAITSA’s volunteer opportunities
Looking at getting involved in volunteering here at NAIT? Here are some tips and insights on how to get started — and some available volunteer positions through NAITSA’s volunteer page and beyond. If you’re looking to volunteer, a great place to start is to build your...










