Six months into its existence, the College of Northern Canada (CNC) has yet to receive accreditation with the GNWT.
Under the Post-Secondary Education Act and regulations, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment has an accreditation process to ensure post-secondary institutions are properly governed. The act is intended to ensure programs, courses and institutions meet standards.
"The College of Northern Canada submitted applications to deliver a global tourism management diploma and global logistics diploma. The applications were denied following a quality assurance review in April 2024," according to the GNWT. "The Department of Education, Culture and Employment is committed to taking the time necessary to work through the accreditation process with the College of Northern Canada."
Asking for an update on the school, SA国际影视传媒 was scheduled to meet with CNC's vice-president, Louis Blais, on Jan. 22. On Jan. 21 at 10:30 p.m., Blais sent an email to NNSL Media explaining he will not be able to speak without CNC's Elders Council chair, Norman Yakeleya.
In a separate email to SA国际影视传媒, Blais also said he would not share information on the number of students who attend the school. He also would not disclose faculty numbers.
"We are committed to keeping all stakeholders informed," he added, however.
Because the school has not been accredited, the Department of Education noted that it does not collect any enrolment data from CNC.
Yakeleya is one of CNC's Indigenous advisors, along with former MLA Tom Beaulieu, according to the school's website.
Yet Beaulieu told SA国际影视传媒 that he doesn't work for the school.
"ISA国际影视传媒檓 longer part of CNC because I work six days a week in another community. That takes all my time and attention. I was there on a voluntary basis," he stated in an email on Jan. 15. As of Jan. 21, his name, picture and contact information remained on the website, under under CNC's 'Indigenous advisor' page.
Asked about his thoughts on the school, Beaulieu said the college could have a positive impact on the North, if it delivers courses that develop the needed skills, such as finance and administration.
SA国际影视传媒 also reached out to former Lutsel KSA国际影视传媒檈 Dene First Nation chief Steve Nitah, who used to be part of CNC's academic council. He declined to comment on why he's no longer affiliated with the school.
