DestiNAITion Global

Join us for a week of global learning at NAIT from November 19-21, 2024.

In January 2023, NAIT launched our new Global Engagement Strategy, where we commit to creating a truly global environment at NAIT: creating an inclusive and welcoming campus, fostering intercultural competence among everyone at NAIT and nurturing partnerships with like-minded institutions around the world. 

At DestiNAITion Global, we will come together for workshops, panel discussions and events to: 

  • Celebrate our cultural diversity  
  • Build our intercultural competence  
  • Discover NAIT’s international contributions  
  • Nurture our global community  

Take a look at this year’s schedule below. 

Ready to learn? Watch our We Create NAIT! video series below and join NAIT students and staff as we explore culture, identity, challenges, competence & more.

Tuesday, November 19

Heritage Fest

Tuesday, November 19 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | CAT Crossing

 

Celebrate NAIT’s cultural diversity at Heritage Fest, put on in collaboration by NAITSA and the NAIT International and Intercultural Community Centre. 

Immerse yourself in a global experience by visiting booths curated and hosted by NAIT students and staff showcasing their cultures. Visit our main stage between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm for a variety of students and staff cultural performances. Join us in embracing diversity and celebrating the beautiful mosaic of cultures that make our campus' unique! 

This event is for NAIT staff and students. 

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Category: Celebrate  our cultural diversity

Wednesday, November 20

NAIT in the World: Tales from Going Abroad 

Wednesday, November 20th | 10 - 11 a.m. | W101, International and Intercultural Community Centre

Presented by: Mila Sokolyanskaya - Global Engagement Coordinator, with a panel of NAIT students 

Hear from our exciting panel of NAIT students as they share stories of their unique and exciting overseas experiences in Peru, the Philippines, Guatemala and Denmark this year. Share in their learning and explore the possibilities of going abroad or setting up a global learning experience for your class! 

This session is for NAIT staff and students. 

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Category: Discover NAIT's global contributions

Global Café - Bannock: Unveiling its Origin

Wednesday, November 20 I  12 - 1 p.m. | W101, International and Intercultural Community Centre 

Presented by: Camille Louis - Manager, Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre

Ever wondered about the profound history of Bannock? 🤔  

Prepare to delve into the rich history of Bannock, a beloved bread with ancient origins deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions. Let us take you on a cultural journey, shedding light on the significance of Bannock in the lives of Indigenous communities.  

Indulge in the mouthwatering bite-sized portions of Bannock and tea—available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. 

Global Café is a series of cross-cultural learning through culture, customs, and traditions organized by the International and Intercultural Community Centre. Our aim is to create a conversational learning space for intercultural learning.  

This event is for NAIT staff and students. 

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Category: Celebrate our cultural diversity

Try this in your Global Classroom! 

Wednesday, November 20 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Dow Theatre & Virtual 

Hosted by: Leslie Weigl – Intercultural Specialist 

Join NAIT champs and learn each person's top strategy - you can try - for creating an inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.

With:

Matt Bouchard (Learning Design Lead - Learning Experience Design)

Drew Wolsey (Chair Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

Gilles Prefontaine (Instructor, Business Administration - Marketing)

Greggory Gulash (Program Specialist, Business Information Centre)

Annemarieke Hoekstra (Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction Services)

Eleonora Mannarino (ESL Program Lead, Corporate & Continuing Education Foundational Learning)

Thomas Varghese (Chair, Business Administration - Finance)

And You!

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Category: Build intercultural competence

Thursday, November 21

Linguistic Discrimination: What is it and Why does it Matter? 

Thursday, November 21 | 10 - 11 a.m | Dow Theatre & Virtual 

Presented by: Natasha Pinterics - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist 

This session will introduce and explain concepts of linguistic racism, stereotyping and discrimination, and examine how this can impact International Students (and staff not born in Canada). 

You will explore ways to cultivate learning and working environments that encourage cross-cultural and support multi-lingual communication and modes of expression. 

This event is for NAIT staff and students. 

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Category: Build intercultural competence

Global Café: Discover the Refreshing Tradition of Chabeel 

Thursday, November 21 I  12 - 1 p.m. | W101, International and Intercultural Community Centre 

Presented by: Punjab at NAIT 

Want to know the secret behind Chabeel’s refreshing charm? Join us to find out why this summer drink is a beloved staple during the hot summer months in South Asia! Learn about Chabeel’s cultural importance, its refreshing qualities, and how it brings communities together during hot days. 

Don't miss the chance to enjoy Chabeel in sample-sized portions—available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. 

Global Café is a series of cross-cultural learning through culture, customs, and traditions organized by the International and Intercultural Community Centre. Our aim is to create a conversational learning space for intercultural learning.  

This event is for NAIT staff and students. 

Register

Category:  Celebrate our cultural diversity

We Create NAIT! Video Series

Join NAIT students and staff as we explore culture and identity, challenges and competence, and how we all fulfill NAIT's vision.
 

What is culture?

What makes up your cultural identity?

Have you heard of intercultural competence?

How do you get really good at relating with people from different cultures?

Resources

Want to learn more about NAIT's commitment to intercultural and internationalization? We've compiled some recommended resources and reading here:

NAIT student project brings WiFi to remote Peruvian community

Designed in Edmonton, system draws on global satellite internet network

NAIT Class of ’23: How Carlos Rojas traded life in Chile for a new start in Canada

Former mechanical engineer excited for a career in welding

Why a West-African nation chose NAIT to boost its burgeoning oil-and-gas sector

Nine post-secondary instructors from Ghana spent nine months at the polytechnic

What it took for a NAIT Baking grad to earn a spot at WorldSkills 2024

Judy Lan brings home a medal from Lyon, France

Taking flight: Is Fly and Fetch the next major shared-economy disruptor?

NAIT grads reimagine international shipping, one suitcase at a time

NAIT students help bring solar power to school in remote Peruvian village

Alternative Energy Technology partnership with Light up the World changes lives in North and South America

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