The Round Dance is a traditional celebratory event including singing, drumming, and dancing. This traditional Indigenous event is carried out across Canada and involves protocols, traditional roles, and various types of songs. Master of Ceremonies for many Round Dances, Stan Isadore, shares his knowledge and experience about the Round Dance.

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The Round Dance Explained with Stan Isadore

Indigenous speaker, entrepreneur, business coach, and author Kendal Netmaker talks about what it takes to make it in the world of business. Kendal is the founder and CEO of Saskatoon-based Neechie Gear and author of Driven to Succeed. Learn the key characteristics Kendal lives daily in order to continue with his drive to succeed.

Episode 23 - Choose to Succeed with Kendal Netmaker

In part two of our Round the World (RTW) Travel series, Rachel Ouellette shares her experiences and recommendations after ten months of travel to 25 countries. From how to plan, staying open to opportunities, and being safe, Rachel shares with us what she and her husband learned.

Episode 22- Round the World Travel Part 2 – Epic Adventures

Do you dream of packing a bag and jet-setting around the world? That dream may be more realistic than you realize. Round the World (RTW) traveller Rachel Ouellette walks us through the financial and logistical decision points she and her husband made to make that dream a reality. This is part one of a two-part series.

Episode 21- Round the World Travel Part 1 – Making the Dream a Reality

OnCourse with NLC chats with Indigenous actor, dancer, and activist Stan Isadore. He shares his experiences working in theatre and movies, his involvement with Powwows and Round Dances, and the causes closes to his heart.

Episode 20- A Conversation with Actor, Dancer, and Activist Stan Isadore

Are you a post-secondary student? Are you the parent of a post-secondary student? Are you aware of how post-secondary enrolment affects your taxes? Lyla Smith from Mutch More Accounting and Bookkeeping in Slave Lake helps you to understand the taxation advantages and benefits associated with being a student.

Episode 19- Taxation Tips for Students

Once a career predominantly geared towards males, there is now a growing trend of women entering the trades. We talk to Chris Montgomery-Hewett, Journeyman Welder and Chair of Trades and Resource Technology at Northern Lakes College, about this changing landscape.

Episode 18 - Women in the Trades

In part two of our Financial Tips & Tricks for Students series, Amanda McKay, Branch Manager and Mutual Funds Representative with Scotiabank in Slave Lake, talks about the type of financial assistance banks can provide to students, the benefits and perils of credit cards, and practical money-saving tips.

Episode 17 Financial Tips & Tricks for Students Part 2 – Financial Assistance and Credit Cards

Living on a student budget in not an easy proposition, even more so if you have children. Amanda McKay, Branch Manager and Mutual Funds Representative with Scotiabank in Slave Lake, provides financial tips and tricks to help students make the most of their money AND to ensure they protect their credit rating. This is part one of a two-part series.

Episode 16 – Financial Tips & Tricks for Students Part 1 – Budgets and Your Credit Rating

When it comes to saving and investing, it can be intimating to navigate the terminology. Get a primer on the Registered Retirement Savings Account (RRSP). Amanda McKay, Branch Manager and Mutual Funds Representative with Scotiabank in Slave Lake, explains the ins and outs of the RRSP in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.

Episode 15 – Making Sense of the Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) Synopsis

When it comes to saving and investing, it can be intimating to navigate the terminology. Get a primer on the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Amanda McKay, Branch Manager and Mutual Funds Representative with Scotiabank in Slave Lake, explains the ins and outs of the TFSA in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.

Episode 14 – Making Sense of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

NLC alumni Katie Bickell shares her story of becoming a published author amidst the hectic life of her young family. She shares her best, practical advice for anyone interested in becoming published.

Episode 13 – Becoming a Published Author with Alumni Katie Bickell

If you haven’t checked out a library recently, it might be time. The modern day library provides way more than books! Today’s library collections include digital resources, databases, eBooks, video streaming, and online library support. NLC Library Technical Support Specialist Rachel Martins chats about the library of today. 

Episode 12 - NLC Library Services

Scholarships. Bursaries. Prizes. What is the difference and are you eligible? NLC Student Awards Administrator Cleo Carifelle breaks it down into bit size pieces so you can submit a successful student awards application.

Episode 11 - Navigating NLC Student Awards

Join NLC Alumni, Jamie Green, who is sharing her tips and tricks to writing successful awards applications. Learn more about how she put good use to the awards she received. Jamie successfully applied for student awards throughout her time at Northern Lakes College and wants to share her experience with you.Student AwardsManaging student lifeGiving back to the communityTake the 30 minutes!Writing essaysThe support is out there!

Episode 10 – Awards Tips and Tricks from an Alumni

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