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Land Acknowledgement

NSCC is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory and traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq Nation. Our relationship is based on a series of peace and friendship treaties between the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Crown, dating back to 1725.

As Treaty beneficiaries, we recognize that we are all Treaty People.

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Info session: Become a student

Join us for an online info session to discover all NSCC has to offer. Explore our wide range of programs and campuses, and see how our unique, hands-on learning environment prepares you for success in the workforce. We’ll cover details about tuition and program costs, scholarships, bursaries and awards, what it’s like to be an NSCC student, and we’ll walk you through the application process. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.
Dec 10, 20252 - 3 pm
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NSCC in the News

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Purple Ribbon Campaign shines light on gender-based violence

Juniper House’s annual Purple Ribbon Campaign honours lives lost to gender-based violence and raises awareness through community activities. NSCC Libraries and Learning Commons has partnered with them to share a curated library collection featuring resources for each day of action.
Nov 26, 2025•The Tri-County Vanguard

$10k fellowship opportunity for Black and Indigenous journalists

A new $10,000 fellowship prioritizes Black and Indigenous emerging journalists and local, long-form reporting. The fellowship is available for King’s and NSCC journalism students and grads to apply to.
Nov 20, 2025•University of King's College
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