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Sustainability Plan
As grounds for knowledge development and innovation, colleges and universities have an important role in shaping our future. From training tomorrow’s workforce to conducting important research, we are influencing change and development within communities near and far. Selkirk College recognizes our great responsibility to ensure our campus communities are equipped with skills and resources to take
How to Prepare for Wildfire in College Region
The wildfire risk in the Selkirk College region is currently high to extreme. Please be prepared for an emergency situation should it arise.
Aug 21, 2023
Off-Campus Housing Vital Part of Mix
With the buzz of learning returning to campuses across the region, the community is being asked to help make the academic year a success.
Aug 24, 2023
Mir Lecture Turns Focus to Wildfire
The disastrous outcomes of Mother Nature’s wrath will be discussed by award-winning author John Vaillant in a Mir Centre for Peace Lecture.
Aug 30, 2023
Risk Protection
If you are enrolling in a course or program with off-campus activities, you are required to complete a participation agreement before you start the course or program. Sample Participation Agreement Frequently Asked Questions Why do I have to sign a participation agreement? There may be unique risks involved in the off-campus activities of some courses and programs. The participation agreement
Pat Henman’s Courageous Battle Brought to the Stage
See the gripping story of a courageous battle to overcome life-threatening injuries sustained in a collision with a drunk driver.
Mar 30, 2023
External Exam Services
External exam services are available to anyone attending an institution or professional organization other than Selkirk College. In-Person Services In-person services are available at the Castlegar Campus in Room A-41 and the Silver King Campus in Nelson in Room C-220. Most exams must be booked three weeks in advance. Students with academic accommodations must request their exam sitting at least
50 Years of Nursing
Celebrating Half a Century of Regional Impact We are proud to have been educating and training health care professionals for half a century! Over the past 50 years, Selkirk College has earned a reputation for excellence in nursing education in both the classroom and clinical settings. Our graduates are highly sought after by health care facilities throughout the country, and they are known for
Exploring the Impacts of Generative AI
Selkirk College is taking an investigative approach to generative AI, with the aim of acknowledging potential benefits and challenges.
Jun 01, 2023
Selkirk Reads! Announces Short List
Selkirk Reads! announces the short list and book champions. Join a book club and take part in a guided discussion.
Jun 14, 2023
Craig Andrews Community Education Bursary
The Craig Andrews Community Education (CACE) Bursary is presented to students in Community Education & Workplace Training (CEWT) courses who show financial need and a commitment to: Improving their employability Making a difference in their lives Achieving a life goal Steps to Apply Contact your local CEWT coordinator to: Find out if your course is covered. Only select CEWT courses/programs are
Statement on Violence at University of Waterloo
The horrible act of violence at the University of Waterloo has shaken the post-secondary sector across Canada.
Jun 30, 2023
Headlines & History
Course Description: Headlines and History, Now and Then, Flowers and Roots . . . the past that underlines our present politics, economics, societies and cultures. All we elders know the past in our own lifetimes. Charles wants you to feel the importance of a perspective only we can bring to the present because we have the weight of years on us. Discussion topics will be chosen by the class members
Learn To Use Facebook Marketplace For Buying & Selling
Course Description: By the end of this course participants will ahve the Facebook app and a Facebook Account and will be able to post Facebook marketplace ads as well as respon to ads that are offering goods and services. We will practise posting photos to ads and writing descriptions that will sell your items! Participants will feel confident that they are using Facebook Marketplace safely. Meet
Why Art? Why Not!
Course Description: An exciting visual journey through human creativity from Stone Age cave paintings to 21st century Canadian art, from "primitive" South Sea islands to the Northwest Coast to the Arctic, from "domestic arts" to post-modern architecture and industrial design. This course aims to foster enjoyment from our visual world, trying to understand some of the reasons and historical context
How To Obtain A Medical Cannabis Prescription
Course Description: Medical cannabis patients may now receive a prescription for medical cannabis through a doctor or nurse practitioner. But how do I find a doctor who will prescribe it? How do I approach my doctor? What is the process to obtain my prescriptions? Is a prescription even necessary? How do I purchase medical cannabis? What are the benefits and drawbacks? let's clear the smoke and
Family Memento: Get Your Life's Adventure On The Page
Course Description: A 90-minute session in guided memoir where writers will begin to record all the adventures of their lives, all the details they haven't managed to preserve yet. A first step in creating a beautiful memoir for posterity, a treasure to be handed down. Roz is an internationally award-winning bestselling writer of three thrillers, OUR LITTLE SECRET (2017), HURRY HOME (2020), and
Climate Crisis And Us: Creating A Better Future
Course Description: The sessions will cover the following topics: Climate Crisis and its Future, Envisioning a Better Future, Clean Energy Revolution, Interconnections (food, water, land), Policy and Economics, and Working Toward Change. Meet Your Instructor: Ron has been an active member of Citizens' Climate Lobby since 2014 and part of the organizing group for the recently formed West Kootenay
Holistic Nutrition And Senior Health
Course Description: Session 1: Introduction to Stephanie and her work. Defining health, determinants of health, holistic nutrition. Disucssion of healthy eating and healthy eating habits. Session 2: Theories of aging, the physiological and psychological aspects of aging, and senior specific health challenges. Session 3: Discussion of common nutrient deficiencies in seniors. The longevity plan
Successful Aging And Why It Matters
Course Description: "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?" In this 3-week course we will take a closer look at aging and elderhood and what the current science shoes us about how our language, our mindset, and our wisdom can impact how we navigate the second half of life. Join Becky, won't you? Note: Please bring writing materials to the classes. Meet Your Instructors: Becky
LiR's Got Talent!
Course Description: No doubt about it, LiR members are a tremendous reservoir of experience and expertise. Every one of us has a few things we know how to do or talk about. Would you be willing to teach other LiR membes something you love to do? We'd love to learn from you! If teaching is new to you, this seminar is for you! Bring yoru ideas to this planning and brainstorming session where we'll
Cultivating Rich Relationships - Secrets Of The Dance
Course Description: A relationship is like a dance. Often toes get stepped on....and crushed. Are you taking responsibility for your role in your relationship? This workshop will examine your attachment style, your self-defeating behaviours, and how best to build a life around the people you want to be around. Whether you are happily married, searching for a soul mate, or just wanting to make new