Mar 24 2022
Creating a pathway that provides high school students the opportunity to grow into post-secondary trades training prior to Grade 12 graduation is the focus of a partnership between Selkirk College and School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).
Mar 23 2022
One of the leading voices on the trauma caused by Canada’s forced removal of Indigenous children during the Sixties Scoop will spend a thought-provoking evening at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus on April 7. Dr. Raven Sinclair will be featured at the in-person Truth & Justice Speaker Series and will present on “Dislocation and Disruption: Reconciling the forced removal of children during the Sixties Scoop.”
Mar 09 2022
Building off excellence in teaching and the growing demand by learners for enhanced skills, Selkirk College will offer a new eight-month Blacksmithing & Metal Art Program starting in September 2022.
Mar 08 2022
Mark your calendars and hold onto your toques. The 11th annual SROAMazing Race will be back at Whitewater Ski Resort on March 25 with the theme “Blast from the Past.”
Mar 06 2022
A rousing tradition of live music returns to the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall for eight nights of captivating performances by students in the Contemporary Music & Technology Program.
Mar 03 2022
Post-secondary institutions across the country are coming together to help make campuses more inclusive with the new Reducing Barriers to Education digital platform—and Selkirk College has been instrumental in facilitating this collaboration.
Mar 02 2022
Selkirk College is amped to be once again sharing live music with the community when it welcomes The Slocan Ramblers on March 22 for the first full concert at the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall in more than two years.
Mar 01 2022
The Mir Centre for Peace strongly condemns Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. It is a dangerous and blatant violation of the UN Charter. We stand with the people of Ukraine who have already suffered great losses and are demonstrating even greater courage as they endure violence and resist occupation.
Feb 27 2022
Designed to provide learners an opportunity to enhance skills with a vital technology now applied in a myriad of industries, Selkirk College is offering a comprehensive drone micro-credential program that dives deep into the application and operations of a tool that is transforming the way we work.
Feb 24 2022
The recent news coming out of Ukraine is alarming. It is a normal response to feel a sense of stress, anxiety or worry about these events. For those who have friends, family or connections to the Ukraine or Russia, we understand that this may be a difficult or upsetting time. Please take good care of yourself and feel free to reach out for support.
Feb 23 2022
A bustling jobsite along the Nelson shoreline features several Selkirk College graduates who are helping build the new Kootenay Lake ferry. Youth Train In Trades alumna Yana Woods is one of the recent grads now working on apprenticeship hours and gaining valuable experience with Western Pacific Marine.
Feb 22 2022
The Mir Centre for Peace is hosting a free film series dedicated to inspiring stories about the power of non-violent action to stop wars and transform conflict.
Join us on Thursdays in March at 4 pm in SEN 113 for a free screening and free popcorn! If you can’t make it in person, check out the movies online.
March 3: Soldiers without Guns
Feb 21 2022
Coming together to repel bullying and harassment, Pink Shirt Day is an important date across Canada. For international students in the Selkirk College Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Program, it’s an opportunity to dive deeper into how their new home fosters kindness.
Feb 09 2022
One of only three British Columbia schools to make it, Selkirk College is climbing up "Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges" list thanks to the excellent work being done by the team at Selkirk Innovates. With a student-cenetred approach, the opportunities for students to get involved in work integrated learning continues to enhance program offerings.
Feb 08 2022
Treating others with dignity and respect is fundamental for post-secondary success at Selkirk College. As the nation focuses attention to combating bullying and harassment on February 23’s Pink Shirt Day, the college community is doing its part to promote an inclusive and accepting learning environment.