The space will be available for ceremony, events, celebrations and learning related to Indigenous history, education, truth, justice and reconciliation.
waý • ki’su’k kyukyit • weyt-kp • tawnshi • greetings We help all prospective and current Indigenous students by providing financial aid and sponsor advice, counselling support and shared cultural teachings and activities. Getting Started Take the first steps to pursuing what matters to you. Welcome President Maggie Matear shares words of welcome. Programs & Learning Explore culturally relevant
Canadians, particularly in rural communities such as the West Kootenay and Boundary regions, face significant challenges accessing primary health care. Many of these challenges are connected to a shortage of health care professionals. In BC, nearly one million residents are without a family doctor. Strengthening Rural Health Care in Our Communities We have been addressing this shortage through the
For additional resources, documents and information, please contact Catherine Harder , Executive Assistant to the Board of Governors. New Board Member Orientation Manual Tuition Fee Bylaw effective August 1, 2023 Tuition Fee Bylaw effective August 1, 2024 Government Mandate Letter 2023/24 Mandate Letter 2023/24 Board Meeting Schedule All regular meetings begin at 4:30 pm Date Location Meeting Type
I was born and raised in the beautiful Kootenays. After pursing my passion for traveling and completing my Business degree, I wanted to come back and be immersed in the Kootenay's mountain culture. Now that I’m back, I can’t imagine being anywhere else and I take every opportunity to continue to travel, play and explore the area. As a student recruiter, I’ve spent many years supporting prospective
Join us in supporting students. Let's come together and watch our impact grow. Steps to Success Support students on their route to becoming rural health care professionals. Giving Day Take part in a 24-hour challenge to support students and create a long-lasting impact in our community. Gala Join us at our yearly gala, an elegant evening offering gourmet food and live musical entertainment
Dr. Sarah-Patricia Breen is the BC Regional Innovation Chair (RIC) in Rural Economic Development at Selkirk Innovates, the applied research department of Selkirk College. Dr. Breen’s goal is to inform and support our rural region to thrive under conditions of rapid change. She works at every level, from community projects to national projects. Dr. Sarah-Patricia Breen’s work is guided by regional
Instructor, English & Creative Writing Renée Harper is a writer, artist, and English and Creative Writing instructor. She studied mixed media arts and creative writing at the Kootenay School of the Arts and holds a Ph.D. in Canadian Literature from York University. Renée's academic research is rooted in ecocriticism, focusing on the ongoing settler-colonial making and unmaking of place on unceded
Membership Are you a community leader, business professional or strategic thinker who is passionate about supporting Selkirk College’s mission? Become a member of the Selkirk College Foundation. Members support our work to: Advance post-secondary in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions Promote and foster interest in the programs and activities of Selkirk College Create a thriving community of
Explore a selection of courses you can take through Open Studies—without having to meet program admission requirements. Fall 2024 *Fall 2024 courses are subject to change. Online Courses ADD 384: Addictions Theory and Practice CWRT 200: Manuscript Development ECCE 186: Child Health and Safety FREN 102: Beginner's French 1 GERO 200: Contemporary Issues in Gerontology OTEC 110: Keyboarding I OTEC
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Instructor: Bass (Electric and Upright), Contemporary Harmony I & II, History of Jazz, Stage Performance Techniques Always a cup of coffee in hand, Jill McKenna finds as much joy in bringing other artists’ music to life as she does her own. Jill is a professional bass player originally from Hamilton, Ontario. She moved to New York City to study jazz performance on the upright bass at the New
Instructor: Violin, Composition, Film-scoring, Improvisation, Ear Training "My varied musical background includes experience as a performer, conductor, educator, and composer." Performing Don studied violin and saxophone at the University of Victoria. He has performed on saxophone alongside artists such as Dee Daniels and Mike Stern, and on violin for a wide range of performing ensembles as well
Instructor: Drums, Recording Techniques, Computer Applications to Music, Survey of Recording Techniques "I’m very excited to join the Selkirk College music faculty here in beautiful Nelson, BC. My goal is to help nurture and enrich the student music community in whatever way I can." —Joel Fountain Joel Fountain has maintained a diverse career as a musician. He has toured the world with jazz legend
Program Coordinator/Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program I joined Selkirk College in January 2015 as a Pharmacology Instructor in the National Pharmacy Technician Program. Later that year, I began teaching Pharmacology in the Pharmacy Technician program as well. I graduated from Dalhousie University in 2005 with a BSc in Pharmacy and have been working in practice since then. I am a community
Instructor: Voice, Songwriting, The Business of Music, Fundamentals of Private Studio Teaching “I am passionate about musical expression as a path toward discovery and connection. I believe that songs can move mountains.” —Emily Millard Emily Millard is a Canadian composer, recording artist, producer, vocalist and music educator. Drawing from pop, jazz, folk and classical traditions, she creates
Curriculum, Policy & Governance With consistent and sincere efforts, we will continue to implement systematic change. We aim to deepen all learning by incorporating Indigenous perspectives. Indigenization Plan Our Journey Together: Land, Life, Learning: Indigenization Plan 2019–2024 provides a framework for improving participation and success in post-secondary education for Indigenous students
Instructor: Piano/Keyboards, Arranging, Rudiments of Music, History of Rock, Basic Keyboard (for non-keyboard majors) “... Simply one of the most exceptional jazz pianists of his generation that Canada can boast of ...” (Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal ) David Restivo is an award-winning pianist and composer. Born in Lansing, Michigan, moulded by the mountains and coasts of New England, and based