Community Activities

Learn in your community

In collaboration with local organisations, we occasionally offer mentoring activities and workshops on a variety of topics of general interest such as photography of northern lights, gardening, social media, etc.  It is our way to demonstrate our commitment to the enrichment of our community.

For more information or for suggestions of new workshops, please contact us at info@college-nordique.com or at (867) 920-7017.

CELPIP Webinar : Listening

CELPIP Webinar with Yellowknife Immigration Partnership, Intercultural Centre of NWT, Multicultural Centre of the Yukon and Collège Nordique.

This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about the Listening component of the CELPIP Test.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Intermediate

CELPIP Webinar : Reading

CELPIP Webinar with Yellowknife Immigration Partnership, Intercultural Centre of NWT, Multicultural Centre of the Yukon and Collège Nordique.

This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about the Reading component of the CELPIP Test.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Intermediate

CELPIP Webinar : Writing

CELPIP Webinar with Yellowknife Immigration Partnership, Intercultural Centre of NWT, Multicultural Centre of the Yukon and Collège Nordique.

This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about the Writing component of the CELPIP Test.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Intermediate

CELPIP Webinar : Speaking

CELPIP Webinar with Yellowknife Immigration Partnership, Intercultural Centre of NWT, Multicultural Centre of the Yukon and Collège Nordique.

This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about Speaking component of the CELPIP Test.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Intermediate

CELPIP Webinar : Get the Facts

CELPIP Webinar with Yellowknife Immigration Partnership, Intercultural Centre of NWT, Multicultural Centre of the Yukon and Collège Nordique.

This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about the CELPIP Test.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Intermediate
To sign up, send an email to: info@college-nordique.com.

Tłı̨chǫ Workshop

Introduction to the Tłı̨chǫ language for Francophones and Francophiles

This one-hour workshop is for all Francophones and Francophiles who wish to discover the Tłı̨chǫ language.
Cost:  Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Beginner
To sign up, send an email to: info@college-nordique.com.

Tłı̨chǫ Workshop

Introduction to the Tłı̨chǫ language for Francophones and Francophiles

This one-hour workshop is for all Francophones and Francophiles who wish to discover the Tłı̨chǫ language.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Beginner
To sign up, send an email to: info@college-nordique.com.

Diversity Webinar

Creating Inclusive Environments for the World's Best Talent

Learn how diversity, equity and inclusion help your organization welcome immigrants and some winning practices for creating inclusive environments that will attract and retain the best talent in the world.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Beginner
To sign up, send an email to: info@college-nordique.com.

Workshop Description

More and more people are choosing the Northwest Territories as a place to live and work. This not only creates new needs for housing, services and training, but also offers a range of new opportunities for the development of franco-ténoise and francophone community as a whole. In this presentation, you will learn how diversity, equity and inclusion help your organization welcome immigrants and some winning practices for creating inclusive environments that will attract and retain the best talent in the world.

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Medicinal Plants Discovery Workshop (adults)

Discover medicinal plants!

Learn more about the virtues of medicinal plants during a walk in the heart of Yellowknife. This workshop is offered in English.
Cost: 50$
Date: Not available
Minimum English level required: Beginner
To sign up, please fill out the online registration form.

Workshop Description

This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn more about medicinal plants and Dene culture. Hosted by Lila Fraser Erasmus of Bows and Arrows, this 4-hour workshop will allow you to pick plants and make your own healing salve. Bannock and tea will also be served during the workshop, which will take place both inside and outside.

Workshop Goals
- Knowing medicinal plants and their benefits
- Prepare a healing salve to take home
- Learn more about Dene culture

Governance Training Workshop (adults)

Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of good governance!

Perform your duties on a board of directors with confidence, familiarizing yourself with the principles of good governance specific to non-profit organizations.
Cost : Free
Date : Not available
Minimum French level required: Intermediate/Advanced
To sign up, please send an email to info@college-nordique.com.

Workshop Description

This training is particularly aimed at people with little or no experience on boards of directors, employees of the association network and current members of boards of directors wishing to refresh their knowledge. The training will conclude with a question period to discuss specific issues.

Workshop Goals
- Learn the fundamental principles of good governance
- Become familiar with the functions of a board of directors

Mexican Cooking Workshop (adults)

Spice up your fall! 

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL.
Learn to make easy Mexican recipes and practice your Spanish! This workshop is offered in French.
Instructor: Lucero Hernandez

Cost :  Free
Date :  Not available
Minimum French level required: Beginner
To sign up, please fill out the online registration form.

Workshop Description

This workshop is offered to adults and will focus on the practice of the French language while discovering Mexican food. You will learn to make easy recipes that you can try at home to impress your friends and family!

Workshop Goals
- Discover basic Mexican food as well as eating habits
- Introduce easy and typical Mexican recipes
- Practice techniques and culinary tricks
- Taste dishes

¡Buen provecho!

Build your Own Piñata Workshop (adults and children 3yo and +)

Build your own piñata like in Mexico!

Discover a Mexican Holiday tradition with your family. Come build your own piñata to celebrate a southern tradition. Right here in the North! This workshop is offered in French.
Cost : 35 $ /25$ for students presently enrolled in a course, free for children (3yo and over)
Date : Not available
Minimum English level required: Beginner
To sign up, please fill out the online registration form. Then write to info@college-nordique.com to indicate the number of children accompanying you. 

Workshop Description

A family fun activity!

In this workshop, offered in French, you will learn how to make your own piñata while practicing your French and learning a few Spanish words. Whether you are alone or with your family, you will discover a Mexican Holiday tradition and build a piñata according to your inspiration.

Workshop Goals
- Discover holidays Mexican traditions
- Make your own piñata

Mexican Cooking Workshop (adults)

Warm up your winter! 

Learn to make easy Mexican recipes and practice your French! This workshop is offered in French and Spanish.
Instructor: Lucero Hernandez

Cost :  20$
Date :  Not available
Minimum French level required: Beginner
To sign up, please fill out the online registration form.

Workshop Description

This workshop is offered to adults and will focus on the practice of the French language while discovering Mexican food. You will learn to make easy recipes that you can try at home to impress your friends and family!

Workshop Goals
- Discover basic Mexican food as well as eating habits
- Introduce easy and typical Mexican recipes
- Practice techniques and culinary tricks
- Taste dishes

¡Buen provecho!

Board Games Workshop (adults)

Have fun learning a new language!

With friends or family, play a variety of games, funny or serious, short or long and of all levels. Can you win the game? This workshop is offered in French.
Cost: Free
Date: Not available
Minimum French level required: Beginner 
To sign up, please send us a message at info@college-nordique.com.

Workshop Description

Practice French, English and Spanish while having fun!

This workshop is for Board game enthusiasts (adults) of all skill levels. You will have the chance to practice French, English and Spanish in a fun way, while honing your skills of bluffing and logic! You can take home the rules and knowledge to impress your friends and family during the holidays! May the best win!

Workshop Goals
- Practice French, English or Spanish in a fun way