After 17 years as the Member of Parliament for the Churchill-Keewatinook-Aski riding, Niki Ashton has returned to her home base in Thompson for a new opportunity.
Ashton has been appointed as the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Business and Science at the University College of the North.
She talks here about her long-time relationship with UCN.
“UCN has a special place in my heart. Before being elected as MP, I worked for UCN, I taught here in Thompson and I was involved in some curriculum development work at the time and I also worked for UCN for Fox Lake at the Gillam campus.”
Ashton was chosen as the successful candidate after a nation-wide competition for the position.
She says from when she first began with UCN the programs being offered to students has grown with the demands of the labour market and industry who are looking for a northern work force.
Catch the full interview with Ashton this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.
