A new design for the Portage College Voyageurs jersey was unveiled on June 20. The new look, created by a Portage College designer, highlights the nature and history of the region. [...]Read More... from Portage College unveils new Indigenous theme sports team jerseys
College Closed – Labour Day
The College will be closed on Labour Day [...]Read More... from College Closed – Labour Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and was declared a national holiday in 1996. The date was chosen to coincide with the summer solstice and the beginning of a season of berry-picking, fishing, pow-wows, and gatherings for Indigenous people in Canada. [...]Read More... from National Indigenous Peoples Day
Funding announced for new Portage College research into Indigenous and northern workforce
Portage College research project is one of 35 across Canada announced by the Future Skills Centre as part of a $7.6 million funding announcement. [...]Read More... from Funding announced for new Portage College research into Indigenous and northern workforce
New collegiate institute opens career pathways for Lakeland high school students
Portage College is working with Lakeland high schools to create pathways for grade 11 and 12 students to earn high school and post-secondary credits simultaneously in health care, education, and the skilled trades, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from Alberta Education. [...]Read More... from New collegiate institute opens career pathways for Lakeland high school students
Instructor and former Portage College Practical Nurse student wins 2025 Distinguished Instructor Award
Jackie Lubemsky is a 2025 Distinguished Instructor Award winner. The Cold Lake Portage College Practical Nurse instructor was presented with the honour at the recent Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association conference. [...]Read More... from Instructor and former Portage College Practical Nurse student wins 2025 Distinguished Instructor Award
Portage College and Lac La Biche County co-host Moose Hide Campaign awareness event
The Moose Hide Campaign event in Lac La Biche earlier in May drew awareness to the continuing issue of violence and exploitation against Indigenous people. Organizers and guest speakers say the campaign has a wide-reaching focus of awareness for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. [...]Read More... from Portage College and Lac La Biche County co-host Moose Hide Campaign awareness event
Portage College Round Dance resonates year round
The Portage College Educational Round Dance happens once a year at the northeastern Alberta college, but feedback and planning for the event happens all year long, say organizers. [...]Read More... from Portage College Round Dance resonates year round
National Indigenous Languages Day
National Indigenous Languages Day [...]Read More... from National Indigenous Languages Day
Flowserve Donation
A new valve valued at more than $12,500 was donated by Flowserve and provides an essential component of the Power Engineering Lab, which operates as a fully functional power plant with a boiler, steam turbine, electric generator, and auxiliary equipment. [...]Read More... from Flowserve Donation