Daryl Allenby

The NAIT Applied Research Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability is committed to advancing energy and environmental sustainability by crafting implementable solutions for Alberta's energy industries. The center focuses on pioneering solutions to major challenges, such as sustainable water treatment and tailings management, through collaborative efforts with industry, academia, and government. It serves as a hub for knowledge and training, providing technical services and empowering professionals to shape a sustainable future.

The document details the NAIT Convocation 2024, specifically the Wednesday, June 26, 2 p.m. ceremony. Key segments included welcoming guests, instructions for photography and live streaming, the procession of graduates and platform party, the singing of the national anthem, and acknowledgments of the land (Treaty 6 territory). Remarks were provided by the Vice President Academic, Peter Laclair, and the Chair of the Board of Governors, Yasmin Jivraj, celebrating the graduates' perseverance and future potential. The process for officially admitting graduates and conferring their credentials was conducted by the Board Chair and the CEO and President. A traditional indigenous honor song was performed by sacred drum singers. The session recognized graduates from the School of Applied Sciences and Technology, including specific degree and diploma programs, listing numerous graduates by name.

The document pertains to the NAIT Convocation 2025 ceremony held on Tuesday, June 24. Key segments included opening remarks, acknowledgments of Treaty 6 territory, a performance of O Canada, a welcoming address by the Vice President of Academic, Peter Lair, remarks from the Chair of the Board of Governors, Yasmin Jivraj, a video message from the Minister of Advanced Education, Miles McDougall, and a performance of a traditional indigenous honor song by sacred drum singers. The core of the event involved the formal admission and presentation of graduates from the J.R. Shaw School of Business, specifically management programs, by the Board Chair and President.

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's (NAIT) Master Energy Strategy (MES) provides a strategic framework for transforming campus operations with a focus on sustainability. The plan aims to achieve a 72% reduction in energy usage intensity per square foot by 2050 and a 30% GHG emissions reduction by 2025 from a 2009 baseline. Key strategic actions involve measuring energy profiles, assessing existing systems, identifying opportunities for energy performance improvement, analyzing impacts of power generation through electrification, and applying learnings to curriculum and industry training programs, reinforcing NAIT's commitment as a Corporate Climate Leader.

NAIT's Aboriginal Strategy, guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings, aims to integrate Aboriginal ways of living and knowing into the institution's promises. It focuses on creating an inclusive community, empowering the NAIT community with available tools, and honoring traditional ways of knowing and teaching. The strategy seeks to strengthen NAIT by incorporating Aboriginal knowledge and drawing strength from Aboriginal communities, with the goal of being a world-leading polytechnic.