The space will be available for ceremony, events, celebrations and learning related to Indigenous history, education, truth, justice and reconciliation.
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
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
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
Instructor: Guitar, Guitar Labs, Ensemble, Harmony III & IV “When people ask me what my 'job' is I say, ‘Job? What job?’ I get to hang out with 100 other musicians all eager to learn, play, share and talk about music all day!" —Darren Mahe, School of the Arts Program Coordinator I received my Bachelors of Music and Education from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and have studied
Instructor: Guitar, Ear Training, Improv, Ensemble Mike Rud has lived all over Canada, teaching and performing as a guitarist and songwriter. He studied in Montreal, Edmonton and New York City, has released six CDs. He won a Juno Award in 2014 for his album Notes on Montreal .
Rural Pre-Medicine Program Coordinator, Instructor, Philosophy “One of the great joys of teaching is supporting students who feel an intellectual restlessness, students who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. As instructors, we can equip students with tools that enable greater exploration. We can help them to find the questions, concepts, and arguments that open
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing I started teaching at Selkirk College in the Fall of 2015. I've been enjoying sharing my enthusiasm for nursing with my students and have been amazed by the supportive and passionate staff at Selkirk! My journey in the post-secondary education system started with a degree in Biology at UVIC. After working with fish for a short while I realized how much I
Jenna graduated in 2016 from Sheridan College in Ontario as a nurse and worked in a variety of clinical and teaching roles in Toronto and across BC. She has enjoyed working as a hospital coordinator, charge nurse and staff nurse. Some of the areas that Jenna worked in are cardiology, respirology, emergency medicine, LTC, wound care, withdrawal management and event medicine. Jenna enjoyed teaching
Overlooking the rugged beauty of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, the community came together to officially open the Tenth Street Indigenous Gathering Space.