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SUMMARY:Robert’s Rules of Order - Online
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever played a team sport where only a few of the players knew the rules? The same types of challenges can occur in your meetings if your group does not understand how to properly “play the game”. In this one-day online session\, you will learn the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order\, the foremost manual on parliamentary procedures that is used by most organizations with boards of directors. By following these rules and other tips included in this session\, you can ensure your meetings will be fair\, efficient\, democratic and orderly. \n\n\n\n\nWhat are Roberts Rules of Order?o History of the booko What are the principles behind these rules?\n\n\n\nMotionso What is a motion?o Types of motions and their purposeso Presenting a motiono Seconding a motiono Debating a motiono Amending a motiono Withdrawing a motiono Voting on a motion\n\n\n\nRequesting Points of Somethingo What is a ‘Point’?o Types of points and their purposes\n\n\n\nTips for chairpersons of a meetingo Know and teach your group the rules of ordero Set meeting times and dates that worko Notify and confirm attendanceo Prepare and distribute an agenda in advanceo Request reports in advanceo Start & finish on timeo Stick to the agendao Assign time limits for reports/debateso Ensure action items are clear and assignedo Do an Action Item Review each meetingo Dealing with “hot topics”o Make every decision unanimous\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 23\, 2026Time: 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/roberts-rules-of-order-online-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:Last Day to Accept Applications
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URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/last-day-to-accept-applications-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251124T160000
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SUMMARY:Charts & Tables CMPT 0015 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/or chart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visual display that will have a powerful impact on your audience! \n\n\n\n\nCharts vs. Tables\n\n\n\nCreating a chart\n\n\n\nChanging chart types\n\n\n\nChanging chart layout and location\n\n\n\nUsing sparklines\n\n\n\nCreating a table\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Table\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables-cmpt-0015-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
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SUMMARY:MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS – MGMT 0704
DESCRIPTION:Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects\, while maintaining the strategic values of your organization \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nManage resources through project prioritization\n\n\n\nEvaluate and select projects based on strategic importance to the organization\n\n\n\nLearn to apply a filter mechanism to assess all projects prior to making a “go-no go” decision\n\n\n\nDefine success criteria for each project
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-multiple-projects-mgmt-0704/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
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SUMMARY:ALIGNING AND DEVELOPING YOUR PROJECT TEAM – MGMT 0703
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild high-performance project teams through effective leadership and team communication\n\n\n\nUse power\, politics and influence to motivate your team\n\n\n\nResolve conflicts using proven techniques\n\n\n\nImplement effective and creative problem-solving and brainstorming processes\n\n\n\nSelect the right team members and balance resources between projects\n\n\n\nLearn proven negotiation techniques\n\n\n\nExplore the stages of team development\n\n\n\nWork effectively with people with different personalities
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/aligning-and-developing-your-project-team-mgmt-0703/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251118T160000
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SUMMARY:STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT COMMUNICATION – MGMT 0702
DESCRIPTION:Stakeholder Management is one of the most critical factors of project success. This course provides the project manager with an understanding of stakeholder management processes using proven tools and techniques for managing the stakeholders during the various phases of a project. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the obstacles to project communication\n\n\n\nIdentify and Assess project stakeholders using proven tools and techniques;\n\n\n\nDevelop communications strategies for achieving buy-in and cooperation from stakeholders\n\n\n\nExplore different types of communication methods\n\n\n\nPrepare a communications plan and put it into action
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/stakeholder-management-and-project-communication-mgmt-0702/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T130000
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SUMMARY:Formatting the Worksheet CMPT 0014 - Online
DESCRIPTION:Make your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properly format all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this three-hour session\, you will learn how to work with: \n\n\n\n\nFormatting dates & numbers\n\n\n\nCell alignment\n\n\n\nFonts & sizes\n\n\n\nBorders\n\n\n\nColours and patterns\n\n\n\nFormat painter\n\n\n\nThemes & Styles\n\n\n\nConditional formatting\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 17\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formatting-the-worksheet-cmpt-0014-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T160000
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SUMMARY:MANAGING CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN PROJECTS – MGMT 0701
DESCRIPTION:Improve the way your project team accomplishes tasks\, and enhance their interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Identify operating stereotypes and other obstacles to communication. Learn different cultures’ approaches to work\, relationships\, time\, and exchange of information and how this affects attitudes and performance on the job. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\ncreating and maintaining an environment that enables all participants to naturally reach their fullpotential in pursuit of organizational objectives.\n\n\n\nclarifying roles and communication procedures for tolerance and flexibility\n\n\n\nbuilding on shared values\, goals and similarities.\n\n\n\ndeveloping shared visions and agreeing on processes to accomplish it in an atmosphere of respect andtrust.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-cultural-diversity-in-projects-mgmt-0701/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251117T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161216Z
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SUMMARY:Registration
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URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/registration-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T154657Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251110T160000
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SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions CMPT 0013 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In this three-hour session\, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating and editing formulas\n\n\n\nMathematical operators\n\n\n\nCommon functions\n\n\n\nConditional functions\n\n\n\nAbsolute & relative cell references\n\n\n\nProtecting your workbook\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formulas-functions-cmpt-0013-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Learning Centres,Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251114T170000
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CREATED:20250602T154628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154630Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Break
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URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/fall-break/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250714T190035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T190108Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up\, Speak Out - Online
DESCRIPTION:Surveys indicate that many people list public speaking as their greatest fear – while fear of death is listed farther down the list! If you are someone who would rather die than speak up in public\, this one-day course is for you. In addition to learning what it takes to be effective in any public speaking situation – whether making a formal presentation or just offering an opinion in a meeting\, you will gain valuable experience in facing your fear and moving through it. \n\n\n\nDate:November 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/speak-up-speak-out-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250714T185849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T193814Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Excel CMPT 0012 - Online
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn the basics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheets\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering data\n\n\n\nCreating basic formulas\n\n\n\nSelecting cells\n\n\n\nWorking with workbooks\n\n\n\nViewing & printing\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:1 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-cmpt-0012-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250714T185516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T185519Z
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SUMMARY:Minute Taking (MGMT 0010) - Online
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings\, take minutes in formal and informal meetings\, edit the minutes without altering content\, and how to present\, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation\, minute taking styles & formats for different types of meetings\, some basics on Rules of Order and motions\, what to keep in\, what to leave out\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nYour Role\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Preparation\n\nAgenda Preparation\n\n\n\nNotifying & Confirming Attendance\n\n\n\nPreparing the Room\n\n\n\n\n\nWorking with the Chair\n\nImproved Communication\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Objectives\n\n\n\nFollow-up and Approval\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\nMinute Formats (narrative\, action\, resolution)\n\n\n\nLevel of formality\n\n\n\nEnhancing your listening skills\n\n\n\nRules of Order\n\n\n\nWhat to keep\, what to leave out\n\n\n\nUsing a template\n\n\n\nStaying “on track”\n\n\n\nIdentifying decisions and action plans\n\n\n\nEditing and Proofreading\n\n\n\nApprovals and Sign-offs\n\n\n\n\n\nDistribution\n\nWho gets a copy?\n\n\n\nStoring the original\n\n\n\nPreparing for next meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime9 a.m. to 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/minute-taking-mgmt-0010-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154204Z
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SUMMARY:Course Withdrawal 50% of Course
DESCRIPTION:No refund\, no academic penalty
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/course-withdrawal-50-of-course/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250910T145014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T145018Z
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SUMMARY:First Aid/CPR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to save lives by enrolling in our comprehensive two-day course focused on first aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED for adults\, children\, and infants. This course is perfect for professionals or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge for personal reasons.  \n\n\n\nDate:              October 16 & 17\, 2025Time:             9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost:              $350.00Instructor:    Blyth and BatheLocation:       Thebacha Campus\, Fort Smith
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/first-aid-cpr-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250331T145115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T145120Z
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SUMMARY:PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS – MGMT 0700
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will examine project management from conceptualization through to completion. You will learn: setting up an effective plan\, applying project-planning steps\, developing the project plan and implementing it\, managing work in progress\, monitoring controls\, and reporting status.
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/project-management-fundamentals-mgmt-0700/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250605T225135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T202814Z
UID:10000744-1760432400-1760461200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Northern Leadership Development Program (NLDP) – Level 2\, Leadership in Action – Open Series
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Leadership Development Program (NLDP) Level 2 delivery will focus on applied leadership principles and skills for NLDP graduates\, or current northern leaders who have other leadership training and/or experience. Level 2 mirrors the delivery of Level 1 Modules 1 – 9\, going further in-depth with specific focus on leadership in action. \n\n\n\nNLDP Level 2 is a comprehensive program designed to provide leaders with advanced knowledge\, skills\, and tools to lead their teams and organizations effectively. This program is best suited for experienced leaders who are looking to develop and enhance their leadership abilities to take on increasingly challenges that are more significant. \n\n\n\nNLDP Level 2 incorporates a combination of classroom learning\, individual coaching\, group workshops\, and experiential learning activities. The focus is on developing skills in areas such as strategic thinking\, decision-making\, communication\, conflict resolution\, change management\, and team building. Emphasis will be placed on application of learning between modules\, with time to review concepts and develop applied learning plans during module delivery. \n\n\n\nNLDP Lever 2 consists of nine modules. Each module\, except for Modules 1 and 9\, is 15 hours in length. The modules will be offered as a combination of in-person and online settings. \n\n\n\n\nPre-entry Workshop (online) October 14\, 2025\n\n\n\nModule 1 – Personal Development (in person) November 12 – 14\, 2025\n\n\n\nModule 2 – Communication Skills/ Coach Mentoring (in person) December 16 & 17\, 2025\n\n\n\nModule 3 – Effective Personal Leadership (online) January 20 & 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nModule 4 – Effective Team Leadership (online) February 17 & 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nModule 5 – Conflict Management (in person) March 3 & 4\, 2026\n\n\n\nModule 6 – Leading While Managing (online) March 31 & April 1\, 2026\n\n\n\nModule 7 – Problem Solving and Decision Making (online) April 21 & 22\, 2026\n\n\n\nModule 8 – Diversity-Conscious Leadership (online) May 12 & 13\, 2026\n\n\n\nModule 9 – Leadership in Action / Coach Mentoring (in person) June 9\, 10 & 11\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nNLDP is more than just a conventional leadership program; it is designed to fundamentally change how participants view leadership\, themselves\, and their communities. The program fosters deep self-awareness\, challenges existing beliefs\, and encourages participants to develop a vision that aligns with the unique cultural\, social\, and economic contexts of the North. By emphasizing transformation\, the NLDP aims to create leaders who can drive sustainable change in their communities. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \n\n\n\nKaren Horn\, Coordinator\, Continuing Education ProgramsAurora College\, Yellowknife/North Slave Campus867-920-8802khorn@auroracollege.ca \n\n\n\nWanda Roberts\, BN\, RN\, M. Ed\, Instructor\, Northern Leadership Development ProgramAurora College\, Yellowknife/North Slave Campus867-767-8205wroberts@auroracollege.ca
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/northern-leadership-development-program-nldp-level-2-leadership-in-action-open-series/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T154517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154519Z
UID:10000730-1760342400-1760374800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20241118T222024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T151936Z
UID:10000672-1760000400-1760112000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Multi-Day / Online
DESCRIPTION:C.O.R.E De-EscalationCreating Opportunities with Respect & Empathy \n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nTraditional lecture vs. skill based learning\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Overview\n\n\n\nGoals of the course\n\n\n\n\nPart I: Realizing Expectations \n\n\n\n\nBeing a professional brings expectations from:\n\nThe organization\, the public\, the media and the courts\n\n\n\n\n\nNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze\n\nExceptions are those who benefited from: great parents\, great mentors\, the Anvil of Experience (making mistakes) or effective training Experience Alone is No Guarantee of Success – Ericsson’s 10\,000 hr. principle\n\n\n\n\n\nIntergenerational Communication\n\nFor the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication\n\nVideo Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational\n\nPeople under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational\n\n\n\nTheir attacks can be very personal and offensive\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople Don’t Mean What They Say …\n\nWords and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different\n\n\n\nWe need to ignore the words and search for the correct meanings\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction\n\n\n\nEGO Is the Enemy\n\nUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!\n\n\n\n\n\nCompliance vs. Cooperation – Separating attitude from behavior\n\n\n\nThe Unanswered Question – the appropriate response to verbal resistance\n\n\n\n\nPart III: The Learned Response Confidence In Conflict – Confidence comes from skill acquisition and skill development Aristotle – ‘Audiences Are Made\, Not Found’ and the 3 Appeals Emotional Intelligence:Knowing who we are and what our role is (moral compass) Recognizing our emotions (and only perform the positive ones) Recognizing the emotions of others (empathy) Using this awareness to start building a relationship THE 93% RULE – It’s not what you say\, it’s how you say it! \n\n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. Philosophy\n\nBy recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathy\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT\n\nPerformed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY\n\nEssential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\n\nActive Listening Revisited – Finding the meanings behind the words\n\n\n\nThe Power of Paraphrasing – the ultimate communication tool\n\n\n\nDigging Deeper – asking the appropriate questions at the appropriate time\n\n\n\nProviding Real Options – The essence of persuasion\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness\n\nImminent Jeopardy\n\n\n\nProxemics\n\n\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nClarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question\n\n\n\nEstablish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility\n\n\n\nProceed OR Persuade – Verify\n\n\n\nConclude\n\n\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application\n\nSkill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases\n\n\n\nSkill building – Clarifying Sequence\n\n\n\nSkill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance\n\n\n\nSkill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion\n\n\n\nSkill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nDate:October 9 & 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$550.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Darcy Pennock \n\n\n\nLocation:Online via Zoom
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation-multi-day-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T154432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154434Z
UID:10000729-1759219200-1759251600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T154131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154133Z
UID:10000726-1759132800-1759165200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Course Withdrawal 1/3 of Course
DESCRIPTION:50% refund to student & no academic penalty
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/course-withdrawal-1-3-of-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250605T224643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T225625Z
UID:10000743-1758013200-1758042000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Northern Leadership Development Program (NLDP) – Level 1 – Open Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you an employer interested in supporting emerging leaders on your team? Are there talented Northerners in your organization who have the potential to take on management\, supervisory or leadership positions? Are there individuals on your team new to supervisory or managerial roles? Are you looking for a cost-effective way to provide these individuals with the skills and knowledge to advance within your organization? If so\, Aurora College has the program for you. \n\n\n\nAurora College is pleased to offer the Northern Leadership Development Program (NLDP). Over the past 14 years\, the NLDP has provided leadership education to more than 150 leaders across the Northwest Territories. \n\n\n\nNLDP consists of nine modules. Each module is 21 hours in length. The modules will be offered as a combination of in-person and online settings. \n\n\n\n\nPre-Entry Workshop (ONLINE) September 16\, 2025\n\n\n\nPersonal Development (in person) September 22\, 23\, 24\, & 25\, 2025\n\n\n\nCommunication Skills/ Coach Mentoring (in person) October 20\, 21\, 22 & 23\, 2025\n\n\n\nEffective Personal Leadership (ONLINE) November 24\, 25\, 26 & 27\, 2025\n\n\n\nEffective Team Leadership (in person) January 12\, 13\, 14 & 15\, 2026\n\n\n\nConflict Management (in person) February 9\, 10\, 11 & 12\, 2026\n\n\n\nLeading While Managing (ONLINE) March 9\, 10\, 11 & 12\, 2026\n\n\n\nProblem Solving and Decision Making (in person) April 13\, 14\, 15 & 16\, 2026\n\n\n\nDiversity-Conscious Leadership (ONLINE) May 4\, 5\, 6 & 7\, 2026\n\n\n\nLeadership in Action / Coach Mentoring (in person) June 15\, 16\, 17 & 18\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nNLDP is more than just a conventional leadership program; it is designed to fundamentally change how participants view leadership\, themselves\, and their communities. The program fosters deep self-awareness\, challenges existing beliefs\, and encourages participants to develop a vision that aligns with the unique cultural\, social\, and economic contexts of the North. By emphasizing transformation\, the NLDP aims to create leaders who can drive sustainable change in their communities. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \n\n\n\nKaren Horn\, Coordinator\, Continuing Education ProgramsAurora College\, Yellowknife/North Slave Campus867-920-8802khorn@auroracollege.ca \n\n\n\nWanda Roberts\, BN\, RN\, M. Ed\, Instructor\, Northern Leadership Development ProgramAurora College\, Yellowknife/North Slave Campus867-767-8205wroberts@auroracollege.ca
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/northern-leadership-development-program-nldp-level-1-open-series/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154045Z
UID:10000725-1757059200-1757091600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Add/Drop Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Also the last day for tuition to be paid or for a student to be setup with a payment plan through Finance
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/add-drop-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T153956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T153959Z
UID:10000724-1757059200-1757091600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Registration Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/registration-ends/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T154403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154406Z
UID:10000728-1756713600-1756746000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/labour-day/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T153706Z
UID:10000720-1756368000-1756400400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Term Starts
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/fall-term-starts/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250822T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250822T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20241113T185236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T185239Z
UID:10000663-1755820800-1755907199@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Summer term ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/summer-term-ends-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Summer Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20250731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T074231
CREATED:20250602T153835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T153838Z
UID:10000722-1753948800-1753981200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Last Day to Accept Applications
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/last-day-to-accept-applications/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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