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Gardening
Browse courses in gardening how-tos on pruning, attracting pollinators and horticulture principles to help advance your green spaces.
College Welcomes Leaders from Caribbean Post-Secondaries
Participants in international development educational project visit Tenth Street Campus and Selkirk Technology Access Centre.
Apr 29, 2024
Students Fundraising to Bring Ultrasound Machine to Uganda
Their goal is to purchase a portable machine and train staff at the Sunrise Centre, where around 1,000 mothers access prenatal care each year.
Apr 23, 2024
Laura Nessman
Laura Nessman has been with Selkirk College since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and an Advanced Diploma in GIS from Selkirk College. Laura has previously spent time teaching piano lessons and working in local government settings. After travelling throughout Europe and living abroad in the Czech Republic, Laura relocated to
Skattebo Education Forest Hosts Forestry Intelligence Projects
The forest is a living lab for hands-on learning where students collect forest, fisheries and ecosystem data and learn to interpret it.
Apr 25, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week: Using Technology in Emergency Management
Know what to do in an emergency and make sure you are ready to react quickly to protect yourself, your family and your community.
May 05, 2024
Fine Woodworking Shop Buzzes with New Tools
The detail and beauty arising from student creativity in the Fine Woodworking Program shop has been bolstered by new tools.
May 03, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week
Know what to do in an emergency and make sure you are ready to react quickly to protect yourself, your family and your community.
May 01, 2024
Lena Sherstobitoff
Lena was born and raised in the Kootenays, and living away taught her that there is no better place to be. She was thrilled to work at Selkirk College. "I am a Selkirk College alum and know how special the college experience can be," she says. "I am happy to be a part of an organization that provides so many positive experiences for the people who live here." Lena loves teaching and is always
Arts, Culture & Music
Join us as a beginner or explore your existing interest to discover new techniques. Tap into your creativity with some of the best instructors in our region through courses in clay, drawing, writing, music, painting, fibre arts and mixed media.
Brad McVittie
"Technology is (finally) transforming education, making it accessible and affordable to people everywhere." — Brad McVittie I have an insatiable curiosity about the world that is nurtured every day at Selkirk College. I trained in evolutionary anthropology and went on to study primates in Central America and Africa, before finding my passion in education. I've worked in post-secondary education
Jennie Barron
Chair, Mir Centre for Peace; Instructor, Peace & Justice Studies “I am constantly impressed by the sensitivity, intelligence and passion for positive social change that I see in our students." —Jennie Barron Jennie has always had a passionate intellectual interest in social justice, community, and connection. These themes are a constant thread throughout Jennie's academic explorations, activism
Leesa Dean
Instructor, Creative Writing, English, Business Administrative, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management “I am so pleased to be back in my home region, contributing to the creative, cultural and educational development of Selkirk's diverse student population.” – Leesa Dean, Instructor Creative Writing, English Originally from Cranbrook, BC, Leesa Dean is a graduate of the
James Nicol
Instructor, Biology "Selkirk College has offered me a wonderful opportunity to pursue both my passion for teaching human biology while continuing to adventure in the mountains. I can also think of no better place in which to raise a family." - James Nicol, Instructor, Biology James describes himself as "a most fortunate member of the Selkirk College family." He strives to accommodate learners from