Each student’s experience of post-secondary is unique, but there is one vital tool that everyone needs to navigate the education system and truly thrive: support. For Selkirk College Nursing Program student Melissa Markin, one of this year’s recipients of the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charrette Bursary, that pivotal helping hand was extended when she
The pathway of Indigenous reconciliation is long, but Rodney Noskiye is helping Selkirk College navigate the road to better understanding through building stronger connections. An alumnus in the School of Health & Human Services, Noskiye returned to the Selkirk College community late last year after working in Northern Alberta as a family support worker. Hired as the college’s first Indigenous
At the heart of educational outcomes and achievement at Selkirk College stands the dedicated faculty who nurture the quest for knowledge and provide students with skills for success. Four outstanding educators were recognized earlier this month as the 2022 SCOPE Award recipients. Hosted by the Selkirk College Faculty Association at the Mir Centre for Peace on the Castlegar Campus, the annual SCOPE
A new biomass boiler on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus is diverting wood waste with a significant bonus to the bottom line. A load of wood chips from Salmo’s Porcupine Wood Products was delivered in mid-October, ushering in a new sustainable heat source era for the Nelson-based campus that was first opened in 1961. Funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training, the $1.8
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
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
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
Course Description: In this class we will discuss a variety of herbal medicines and strategies to support those experiencing pain whether it's a chronic condition or an acute injury. We will focus on herbs that grow wild in the Kootenays as well as plants that can be easily grown in your garden. Throughout we will try a number of the herbs discussed. By the end of the course you will know a number
Course Description: This course will provide an historical background to human migration and world's exploration, including biographies of selected explorers, their lives, travels, and contributions to history and science. The content of the course will include four women and four men. Class format is instructor introduction followed by class member round table discussion with suggested outline
Course Description: This offering of chair yoga is based on the teachings of Kristine Webber from Subtle Yoga. It involves slow mindful movement, structural breathing, interoceptive awareness, and cross-crawl patterns to improve brain function and nervous system awareness with a combination of seated and standing postures/movements. Deb also includes Qi Gong, poetry, and humor in her classes with
Course Description: This course is meant for people who have participated in at least one Brain Games course and are crying out for the next challenge. We will play with puzzles heretofore unseen in our LIR courses, some on-line and some using pencil and paper. Susan taught post-secondary mathematics in BC for 29 years. She volunteers for Science World, taking math and logic games into K-12
Review the current Cannabis Laws in Canada and describe the different license categories. Find all the information you need to help explain the application process in one place.
Course Description: This course will review micro and macro nutrients specific to each trimester, provide learners with beneficial foods and herbs lists, as well as discuss sleep rhythms, stress management, and common pregnancy-related conditions that can be managed with holistic nutrition. Taught by a registered nurse with a diploma in Holistic Nutrition, specializing in food habits and pre-post
This course is designed to meet the practical lab exercise requirements to meet the practical qualifying experience as described in the B.C. Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation (TSBC).
This course is designed to provide information and to introduce you to many aspects of refrigeration metering devices, refrigeration accessories, system controls, refrigeration system startup and operation, maintenance of systems, humidification, coils, air conditioning systems and operation, design drawing and safety.
This course is designed to provide information and to introduce you to valves, lubrication, air compression, first aid, safety, fire extinguishers, commonly used refrigerants, impacts of certain refrigerants on the environment, refrigeration systems and refrigeration system components.
This course is designed to provide information and to introduce you to many aspects of legislation, refrigeration principals, terminology, psychrometric principals of refrigeration, construction trades and fluid pumps.