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Published on Sep 17, 2021
NIC prepared me for today’s world, says NIC alumnus

NIC alumnus Billy Strachan’s experience helped to kindle a love of learning that has enabled him to explore a variety of different career and educational paths.

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Published on Aug 12, 2021
NIC Alumni Spotlight: NIC field school leads to international research career
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Published on Aug 10, 2021
Global explorer on path to career in education
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Published on Dec 9, 2020
4th annual North Island Writers Conference going virtual
News
Published on Sep 11, 2020
New course helps future teachers navigate the classroom
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Published on Aug 25, 2020
Final chance to take part in NIC’s 3-hour Fiction contest 2020
News
Published on Jul 20, 2020
Transferable English courses available online
Event
Published on Jul 14, 2020
NIC’s annual 3-hour Fiction contest 2020 round 2: poetry
When: Jul 26, 2020
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Published on Jun 15, 2020
NIC’s annual 3-hour Fiction contest returns as summer series
Event
Published on Jun 11, 2020
So you like studying English but wonder what career path that could lead to?
When: Jun 23, 2020
Event
Published on Jun 11, 2020
So you want to get a degree that will help you make a difference?
When: Jun 23, 2020
Event
Published on Jun 5, 2020
So you want to be an archaeologist?
When: Jun 11, 2020
News
Published on Mar 10, 2020
Distance education pioneer helps NIC reach milestone
Event
Published on Feb 28, 2020
CANCELLED - Howard Sapers speaking at NIC: Does Prison Oversight Matter?
When: Mar 17, 2020
Event
Published on Feb 5, 2020
Campagnolo Lecture returns with Senator Murray Sinclair
When: Mar 5, 2020
Notice
Published on Feb 3, 2020
CV Open House Session - University Transfer
When: Feb 20, 2020
Notice
Published on Jan 31, 2020
CV Open House Session - English, Humanities and Social Sciences
When: Feb 20, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 1, 2020
2020 North Island Writers Conference
When: Jan 24, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 1, 2020
Learn about post-secondary education options
When: Jan 13, 2020
News
Published on Nov 27, 2019
NIC bringing dual credit to Parksville/Qualicum
Event
Published on Nov 20, 2019
NIC annual 3-hour Fiction Contest returns
When: Dec 1, 2019
Event
Published on Nov 18, 2019
2020 NIWC Pre-Conference Author Readings
When: Nov 29, 2019
News
Published on May 30, 2019
NIC in the News: NIC criminology instructor wins award for overcoming addiction and trauma
Event
Published on Apr 17, 2019
WHRS presents: Carleigh Baker
When: May 2, 2019
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Published on Mar 25, 2019
NIC in the News: Former NIC instructor shortlisted for provincial award
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Published on Mar 18, 2019
NIC expands course offerings during summer session
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Published on Mar 7, 2019
NIC and Royal Roads improve access to university from the North Island
News
Published on Feb 4, 2019
NIC psychology instructor changing lives for 41 years
Event
Published on Jan 15, 2019
WHRS: Terry Jordan Reads at 2019 North Island Writers Conference
When: Jan 25, 2019
Event
Published on Jan 15, 2019
2019 North Island Writers Conference
When: Jan 26, 2019
Event
Published on Dec 4, 2018
Campagnolo Lectures return to NIC with RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki
When: Jan 24, 2019
News
Published on Nov 30, 2018
NIC welcomes dean, Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
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Published on Nov 28, 2018
NIC adds Indigenous focus to English courses this January
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Published on Nov 26, 2018
NIC English instructor wins national poetry prize
Event
Published on Nov 8, 2018
NIC asks: can you write under pressure?
When: Nov 18, 2018
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Published on Nov 2, 2018
NIC Spotlight: Study abroad experience helps NIC student find his calling
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Published on Oct 22, 2018
NIC's Write Here Readers Series looking for emerging writers
Event
Published on Oct 19, 2018
Write Here Readers Series: Sam Wiebe
When: Nov 2, 2018
Event
Published on Oct 18, 2018
Write Here Readers Series: Travis Lupick
When: Dec 5, 2018
Event
Published on Oct 11, 2018
Write Here Reader Series: G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast
When: Nov 23, 2018
Event
Published on Sep 20, 2018
Write Here Reader Series: Andrea Warner
When: Oct 11, 2018
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Published on Sep 17, 2018
Nationally broadcast docu-series welcomes NIC instructor
Event
Published on Sep 13, 2018
The Community Justice Centre and NIC present: Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould
When: Sep 27, 2018
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Published on Jun 25, 2018
NIC international programs expand to Campbell River
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Published on Jun 12, 2018
Siblings balance pro-cycling with university studies at NIC
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Published on Jun 6, 2018
NIC honours Derek Hanebury with Emeritus distinction
Notice
Published on May 23, 2018
NIC offering new Indigenous literature courses starting fall 2018
News
Published on May 22, 2018
NIC students travel to Greece as part of 2018 Crete Field School
Event
Published on May 18, 2018
Poets talk digital art, barriers and bombs at NIC
When: Jun 1, 2018
News
Published on Apr 17, 2018
NIC Student Leadership Retreat a major success
Event
Published on Mar 29, 2018
NIC presents award-winning poet Jordan Abel for readings in Comox Valley and Port Alberni
Event
Published on Mar 29, 2018
ENG-208 Student Poetry Reading
When: Apr 3, 2018
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Published on Mar 13, 2018
NIC panel embraces diversity
When: Mar 20, 2018
News
Published on Mar 6, 2018
NIC, Community Justice Centre announce partnership
Event
Published on Feb 23, 2018
NIC hosts Can Lit reading with Can’t Lit podcasters
When: Mar 1, 2018
Event
Published on Feb 16, 2018
Beat(nik) the winter blues at NIC
When: Feb 23, 2018
Event
Published on Feb 5, 2018
NIC hosts award-winning playwright Kevin Kerr
When: Feb 16, 2018
News
Published on Jan 11, 2018
NIC changes lives through education – one student, one program at a time
Event
Published on Nov 28, 2017
NIC Asks: Can you write under pressure?
When: Dec 10, 2017
Event
Published on Nov 24, 2017
NIC Write Here Readers Series hosts award-winning duo
When: Nov 30, 2017
Event
Published on Sep 21, 2017
NIC Write Here Readers Series welcomes Anita Anand
When: Sep 28, 2017
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Published on Sep 17, 2017
NIC Write Here Readers’ Series presents Adèle Barclay
When: Sep 20, 2017
Event
Published on Mar 28, 2017
NIC and VIU students join together for literary reading
When: Mar 29, 2017
News
Published on Feb 21, 2017
Improve job prospects with NIC’s spring courses