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Countering today’s fast-fashion by reimagining grandma’s handmade quilt is the focus of a project being undertaken by Selkirk College artist-in-residence Sophie Slater. An alumna of the Textile Arts Program and owner of Mother Snake clothing, Slater has spent the last six weeks transforming a decade’s old quilt collection into stunning coats. The talented artist revealed the final results at a community talk at the Bear & Sturgeon last week. “It has a nostalgia to it,” Slater explains. “There are some stats showing that all the clothing we could ever need is already existing in the world and

Jamie Adams is discovering clarity and direction through the generous support and validation of those along for her educational journey.

Focused on meeting the needs of the region’s health care system, we welcomed more than 40 Health Care Assistant Program students in late-January.

Digging deeper into a multitude of rural issues to establish facts and data-driven evidence for decision-makers, Selkirk Innovates is producing results and helping guide the region into a more informed future.

SOAR students join Kootenay-raised Canadian recording artist Shawn Hook for a magical night at the Bailey Theatre.

On tour with Boy Golden as the opening band for The Sheepdogs, alum Austin Parachoniak returned to Nelson for a sold-out concert.

With almost 3,000 students and staff active in the Selkirk College community, the life-and-times of the regional post-secondary is very much a reflection of broader society. Expanding horizons and building tangible futures is the focus, while overcoming challenges and vanquishing obstacles is what ultimately creates exciting outcomes.  After all our society has been through in the last two-plus years, it’s more important than ever to look forward rather than glance in the rearview mirror. The COVID-19 challenges and struggle proved our strength as a community, but it’s completely natural to

In the age of multi-device information access at your fingertips, a freshly renovated computer lab at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus Library is urging students to explore the lifeblood of post-secondary learning. Made possible with funds provided by Columbia Basin Trust through its ongoing support of enhancing student experience, the new $100,000 computer lab has added more work stations, the latest computer technology and a learning space that places emphasis on the role libraries play in higher education. With a focus on access for all students, the resource opened at the beginning of

The new program will address frontline health care needs and providing rewarding career opportunities for learners.

A successful post-secondary journey requires an inspiring beginning. Two women who have assisted learners through early steps at Selkirk College are being recognized with Board of Governors awards for their efforts to help build remarkable futures. Ktunaxa Nation Elder Anne Jimmie and retired Nursing Program instructor Joanne van der Ham are the 2022 recipients of the annual honours. Jimme is the recipient of an Honorary Diploma in Human Services and van der Ham is being recognized as a Distinguished Educator. “At the heart of Selkirk College is an educational community that ensures students