Events & Workshops
Module 0: Building AI Literacy Across Northern College Micro-Credential
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, teach, learn, and solve problems. Explore AI with confidence and discover how AI is reshaping education and the workplace by completing Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute’s (amii) AI Workforce Readiness Module 0 micro-credential.
Module 0 is a nationally developed foundational AI literacy micro-credential designed to help us become informed, responsible, and effective users of AI. Learners will receive an accessible introduction to AI concepts, practical applications, ethical considerations, and the skills needed to thrive in an AI-enabled world, regardless of technical background.
Upon successful completion, participants will be issued a digital badge.
This professional development opportunity consists of:
- Completing three (3) 1-hour asynchronous online modules.
- Attend four (4) optional synchronous sessions with colleagues for facilitated professional development discussions:
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Miikana Deepening Our Understanding of Indigenous Rights in Canada
Northern College collaborated with Randi Ray from Miikana Consulting to develop a series of training sessions designed to deepen staff and faculty members’ understanding of Indigenous rights in Canada.
These training sessions were offered between September 2025 and April 2026.
Faculty, these sessions are designed to promote the integration and application of Indigenous Learning Outcomes (ILOs) within the curriculum and instructional practices.
Previous workshop recordings and PowerPoints are available for viewing on NORACTION.
Professional Development Workshops and Events Update
Spotting the Signs and Supporting Someone Affected: Increasing Access to Eating Disorder Support on Post-Secondary Campuses
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) for a 90-minute presentation focused on increasing access to eating disorder education, support, and resources on post-secondary campuses.
With an estimated 8–17% of post-secondary students affected by an eating disorder, campuses play an important role in creating supportive, informed, and accessible environments. This presentation will introduce NEDIC’s free programs and resources, provide practical guidance for responding to eating disorder concerns, and explore how your campus can connect students, communities, and care providers with trustworthy information and support.
President's Townhall
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In person: Haileybury Campus Room D118
Kirkland Lake Campus Room A102
Moosonee Campus Room 102
Timmins Campus Room H116
Virtually: Click the orange button above
Blackboard New Features
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come and explore the new features and enhancements in Blackboard Ultra that were released this summer. Some of those include:
- A Redesign of the Ultra gradebook
- New Duplication of Content feature
- Enhanced Content Editor
- Ability to Export Question Banks
Organizational Reporting: Building and Using a Balanced Scorecard
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In this webinar, we are joined by Naushaba Degani, the Chief Quality and System Performance Officer at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario. She will be providing an overview of the purpose and approach to developing a balanced scorecard, and how this tool can be used within organizational reporting and management.
This presentation is primarily directed to organizational leaders and administrators who are responsible for and/or engaged in internal and external reporting.
By attending this webinar, learners will receive:
- An overview of the purpose of a balanced scorecard
- An example of an approach to developing a scorecard and associated reporting structure
- Suggestions on how to align levels of reporting
- An opportunity to share your experience and ask questions
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Contact Us
Do you have an upcoming workshop or event to share with staff and faculty? Do you have an idea for a PD opportunity?
Email us at leid@northern.on.ca.