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Social Innovation
Thriving Under Rapid Change Social innovation is integrated into every aspect of our lives in the Kootenay region. Our social science-focused research is diverse, including rural economic development, climate change and adaptation, housing, homelessness, regional capacity building, innovations in teaching and learning, Indigenous-led research and 21st-century workforce development. We are
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Register for CEWT Courses
Register online or call us at one of our seven Community Education & Workplace Training locations throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary regions. If you are an employer registering staff, find out the steps to follow . Find out how to pay for your course and explore opportunities for financial support . Ways to Register Register online Find your course or courses. Go to Register Now and click
Information Sessions
Learn about Selkirk College programs and ask your questions at a free virtual information session. Select a school below to sign up. Please check back soon as our info sessions are updated regularly. We recommend visiting individual program pages to find admission requirements, tuition rates and more. Need more information? Email our Student Recruitment Team . School & Program Information Sessions
Statements
Ceasefire Now The horrifying violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) over the past five weeks has brought deep distress to all who have witnessed or followed the news. For many Jews worldwide, these terrible events have re-triggered the pain and fear of massive collective trauma. For Palestinians, especially those in Gaza, the relentless bombardments and near-complete
Bridging Rural Homelessness and Well-being
Bridging Rural Homelessness and Well-being: A Sustainable and Collaborative Regional Response is a three-year social innovation project that started in fall 2022 . The overall goal of the project is to improve the well-being of rural residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness living in and around the rural communities of Nelson, Castlegar and Trail in the West Kootenay region. It is funded
Impact
$541,558 Distributed to students in 2023/24 631 Students supported in 2023/24 415 Donors in 2023/24 $1,544,519 Donations received in 2023/24 $ 9,870,761 Total assets 5 Board members Student Spotlight Every gift has a special story behind it and makes a positive impact. Meet students whose lives were changed when they received support and generous donors who offered a helping hand. Jaime Adams A
Indigenous Services
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
Steps to Success
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
Board Schedule, Documents & Minutes
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
Aimie Chernoff
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
Campaigns
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
Sarah-Patricia Breen
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
Renée Harper
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
Board and Members
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
Open Studies Courses
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
Student Life
Explore Life on Campus Get the most out of your college experience! Browse all the services offered across our campuses and find out ways you can involved! Campus Services Explore the Bookstore, the Library, food options, IT and childcare centres. Athletics & Recreation Find out about drop-in sports, activities and our fitness facilities. Student Clubs Get involved! Find out about student clubs
Jillian McKenna
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
Don Macdonald
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