Inflation is the highest it’s been in Canada in 40 years, which makes buying groceries hard on a student’s budget. But the NAIT Retail Meat Store has you covered with low prices. It is located in O122L at the far end of the seating area next to The Common...
Makerspace is open
The Makerspace is now open for students and staff at Nait. For those who don't know what Makerspace is, it's located in the library at U310D. It's where you can explore learning to create your projects in a hands-on experience. They have everything from 3d printing to...
Get a step ahead with the walking club
The walking club is a brand-new initiative by NAIT Well-Being that is open to staff and students. With meetings every Monday from 12:05pm to 12:50pm, participants can expect to engage in light physical activity while socializing with other club members. Sandy Babiuk,...
New well-being initiatives include collaboration spaces
Two of NAIT’s collaboration rooms have been converted into spaces more conducive for self-care. Before the pandemic, students had access to a "well-being lounge" for a quiet space and an opportunity to recharge. Now that space restrictions and staffing for the...
Aboriginal Culture Day
I attended Aboriginal Culture Day on September 22nd. We started the day with a welcoming breakfast in the ceremonial room at the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre (E121). Friends of the centre, students and working folks met and shared stories over a meal and coffee. Once...
Nominations for NAITSA Senate underway
Nominations are open for the 2022-2023 NAITSA senate, the “governing body” of the NAIT Students’ Association. Senate members are elected students that vote on important matters that impact the day-to-day life for NAIT students, such as approving budgets, passing...
Mawji Centre opens Blue Book program
In 2021, NAIT’s Mawji Centre for New Venture and Entrepreneurship began a new initiative to foster entrepreneurs and help support them throughout the development process. The entrepreneurial blue book program is available to all NAIT students enrolled in at least one...
Do we get Monday off?
With the Queen’s death last Thursday and Justin Trudeau announcing that Monday the 19th will be a federal holiday, many on campus have been wondering what that means for NAIT. All federal government workers will get the day off, or will be paid time-and-a-half, while...
Need for choice: NAIT converts two washrooms to gender-inclusive
In an effort to create an accessible and welcoming campus for all, NAIT is converting two washrooms on the main campus into gender-inclusive facilities. Instead of men’s and women’s washrooms, these will be open to anyone, regardless of gender. The washrooms are...
Meet NAITSA’s Executive Council
The NAITSA executives are elected every year by the students of NAIT, and they exist to represent students' best interests in numerous areas. From meeting with NAIT administration to lobbying the government, or connecting with other student leaders and planning campus...