To operate vehicles equipped with air brakes on a highway (other than a vehicle defined as a construction vehicle), you must have a BC Driver's licence with an air brake endorsement.
Connect with Us Connect with us in person at the Learning Resource Centres on Castlegar, Tenth Street and Silver King campuses. We are also available online via Zoom or by phone. We provide one-to-one learning support, offer workshops and facilitate peer tutoring. If you are looking for academic support or helpful resources, we are happy to help.
There are many ways to support student endeavours. Every gift bolsters our commitment to offer students powerful learning experiences that build confident and imaginative citizens, ready to thrive in their community and beyond.
This Giving Day, help make all our students’ aspirations come true. Donate Now Thank You for Your Generous Donations! This year, we raised $28,222 that will directly support student success and allow students to thrive. The 97 individual donations and four fabulous sponsors made Giving Day a tremendous success. The Giving Day Trail Run was a blast with so many families coming out to run the trails
Our Commitment The Selkirk College Foundation is committed to providing equal and accessible higher education across our region. We appreciate your contributions to our work and acknowledge we couldn’t provide the same level of support without your generosity. We will continue to work closely with you to meet our goals and to provide recognition of your support at every opportunity endeavour
Thank you so much for supporting students with an online donation. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about your donation.
You are responsible for maintaining your immigration status and obeying Canadian immigration regulations while studying in Canada. Check your immigration documents (study permit, work permit and/or temporary resident visa) to make sure they are accurate and up to date. Plan to renew them at least two to three months before they expire. A valid permit allows you to remain in Canada while you study
Housing is a growing challenge across communities. This is a complex challenge with multiple overlapping factors, including availability (quantity), quality, appropriateness (type) and affordability. A range of housing types and place-based differences mean that specific housing needs and solutions can vary across rural communities. Generally, five factors impact housing in rural places : Aged
Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation Transit is an important service, with clearly documented economic and social benefits, including access to services like health care and education as well as economic participation. Transit is also recognized as a practical opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Canada the conversation around public transportation has been focused on urban
Food systems around the world face many unprecedented threats and challenges. In the midst of this, alternative agrifood and seafood networks that deliver locally harvested products to communities are emerging. Exploring the Roles of BC's Food Hubs An interdisciplinary research team from across North America is studying the resilience of these emerging alternative networks. As part of this project
Indigenous applied research benefits education, reconciliation and self-determination in the Southern Interior. Selkirk College has memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Okanagan Nation Alliance, Ktunaxa Nation, Colville Confederated Tribes and Metis Nation BC. These MOUs guide all levels of the institution in future steps and defines aspirational goals toward meaningful, authentic and respectful
Photo: Jesse Schpakowski Survey Closed The Subjective Well-being Survey is now closed. Thank you to those who completed the survey. The results of the survey will be published in 2024 at State of the Basin . To get the announcement when the subjective well-being research is released, sign up for the State of Basin's monthly newsletter. The State of the Basin initiative monitors and reports on
Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems Innovation is woven through the fabric of every department, program and initiative at Selkirk College, and Selkirk Innovates is your regional leader of applied research and innovation. We enhance the student learning experience and foster a sustainable and inclusive climate while supporting communities to adapt and thrive in the face of change. Social
Education & Action This content relates to residential schools and other sensitive subject matter you may find traumatic. We encourage you to care for your mental and emotional health and well-being. If you need support, please reach out to the National Residential School Crisis line at 1-866-925-4419 or to Counselling Services . National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 is a day
College can be challenging—we are here to help. Early Alert is an online referral system to our Student Access & Support team. Anyone can use it. Employees can refer students, or students can refer themselves or their peers. Refer a Student to Early Alert If you are referred to Early Alert, a member of the Student Access & Support team will contact you and offer to help you connect with supports
Welcome The Gathering Place is a special place for students to connect with each other, and for the college community to celebrate and learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, traditions and ceremonies. Join us for weekly programming, guest speakers, classes and Elders on Campus. Indigenous students have priority access to the Gathering Place, but the space is open to all students
Building Cultures of Peace The Mir Centre for Peace builds cultures of peace through learning and dialogue. Our lecture series, trainings, workshops, films, research and collaborations with community organizations help advance peace and justice both locally and in our wider world. Mission, vision and values Mission Understanding and building cultures of peace through learning. Vision The Mir
Scholarships celebrate academic excellence. If you're applying to Selkirk College for the first time, find out about Entrance Scholarships. If you're already a student, explore a range of scholarships, which are based on high academic achievement and other criteria.
Register online or call us at one of our seven Community Education & Workplace Training locations throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary regions. If you are an employer registering staff, find out the steps to follow . Find out how to pay for your course and explore opportunities for financial support . Ways to Register Register online Find your course or courses. Go to Register Now and click
Learn about Selkirk College programs and ask your questions at a free virtual information session. Select a school below to sign up. Please check back soon as our info sessions are updated regularly. We recommend visiting individual program pages to find admission requirements, tuition rates and more. Need more information? Email our Student Recruitment Team . School & Program Information Sessions
Create a new satisfying active lifestyle by developing your interests or finding new ones. Browse courses in cake decorating, bike maintenance, owl prowl and winter birding, astrology and mushrooms.
Ceasefire Now The horrifying violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) over the past five weeks has brought deep distress to all who have witnessed or followed the news. For many Jews worldwide, these terrible events have re-triggered the pain and fear of massive collective trauma. For Palestinians, especially those in Gaza, the relentless bombardments and near-complete