Northern Compass | Northern Youth Abroad

Support for Northerners

Right now the Northern Compass team is working with students and youth from across the territories (Nunavut, NWT, and Yukon) to get the resources, guidance, and support they need to be successful in their next transitions.

Anyone from the three territories can access any of our services.

Virtual event for Fall 2025 Students – May 28th, 11am MT

Open to any students who might be attending post-secondary this fall. We’ll focus on things like cultural shock, city life, getting set-up with courses, orientation and accessing support.

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Use the button below to access Northern Compass support. We will reach out to everyone who signs up to set up next steps.

How Northern Compass can help you

Offer you individual support to make decisions about school, career, or next steps,
Help you understand academic requirements that match your goals,
Cover the costs of school application fees,
Connect you to resources like textbooks, supplies, and tech,
Host fun events and activities throughout the school year that are free to join,
Find you tutors and academic support,
Connect you with scholarships and bursaries,
Help you navigate your funding,
Invite you to a network of other northerners in your shoes – be part of our community supporting northern success!

Application Fees

We don’t want application fees to post-secondary to be a barrier to students. Northern Compass can cover the costs of applications to college, university, or trades (up to a certain amount). Get in contact at northerncompass@nya.ca for more details.

School supplies

Having the right school supplies can help you succeed. Request a pack of school supplies and you will receive a notebook, pencil case, pens, pencils, highlighters, etc. If you need something specific, please let us know.

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Peer Mentorship

This is for upper year students who would like to support others, and lower year students who would like to be paired with a mentor. Open to any students from Nunavut, the NWT and Yukon! For more information email northerncompass@nya.ca.

Tutoring

Anyone from Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, or Yukon can access virtual tutors through Northern Compass. A tutor can help with school work, assignments, getting ready for tests, better understanding of learning materials, essay writing – and anything else that can help you succeed!

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Socials and Events

We run virtual and in-person events and activities for Northern students – no matter where you are studying. If you are signed up with Northern Compass, check your inbox, we send out regular emails with upcoming events and activities. All are free to join.

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