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Lisa Young

Instructor, Academic Upgrading, Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness (SOAR) Lisa qualified from Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland almost 20 years ago as a social care/service worker and subsequently worked in homeless services as a frontline case worker for people living with substance abuse, mental health and physical health issues. During a year spent in South America, Lisa

Karen Shoniker

Karen Shoniker brings extensive experience and passion to her role as an instructor in the School of Academic Upgrading & Development at Selkirk College. While teaching and serving as the Math Department Head at a high school in Whistler, Karen developed an understanding of the British Columbia curriculum and the challenges faced by high school students. This background equips her to effectively

Nathaniel Howard

Nathaniel graduated with a degree in Viticulture from Charles Sturt University, in Wagga Wagga, Australia, in the early-2000s. After a few years making wine and pruning grapevines, he made a career change to teaching high school science. He has taught in schools in both Australia and Canada, and has been employed by Selkirk College's School of Academic Upgrading & Development since 2009. Nathaniel

Andrea Kosling

Andrea has been at Selkirk College since 1999 and has been working as an Adult Upgrading instructor at the Nakusp Learning Centre since 2008. Andrea grew up in Germany, and after finishing high school went to study at Selkirk College, where she completed a Liberal Arts and Science Diploma in 1996. She went on to the University of British Columbia and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English

Our Team

Dianne Binn Director, Indigenous Education & Engagement Melissa Dorey Indigenous Projects Lead Jessica Morin Indigenous Education Developer Rodney Noskiye Indigenous Student Navigator Ann-Marie Smith Elders Program and Cultural Activities Coordinator Danica Weager Counsellor for Indigenous Students

Rural Transit

Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation Transit is an important service, with clearly documented economic and social benefits, including access to services like health care and education as well as economic participation. Transit is also recognized as a practical opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Canada the conversation around public transportation has been focused on urban

Indigenous Perspectives & Sustainability

Indigenous applied research benefits education, reconciliation and self-determination in the Southern Interior. Selkirk College has memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Okanagan Nation Alliance, Ktunaxa Nation, Colville Confederated Tribes and Metis Nation BC. These MOUs guide all levels of the institution in future steps and defines aspirational goals toward meaningful, authentic and respectful

Subjective Well-being Survey

Photo: Jesse Schpakowski Survey Closed The Subjective Well-being Survey is now closed. Thank you to those who completed the survey. The results of the survey will be published in 2024 at State of the Basin . To get the announcement when the subjective well-being research is released, sign up for the State of Basin's monthly newsletter. The State of the Basin initiative monitors and reports on

Selkirk Innovates

Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems Innovation is woven through the fabric of every department, program and initiative at Selkirk College, and Selkirk Innovates is your regional leader of applied research and innovation. We enhance the student learning experience and foster a sustainable and inclusive climate while supporting communities to adapt and thrive in the face of change. Social

The Gathering Place, Castlegar

Welcome The Gathering Place is a special place for students to connect with each other, and for the college community to celebrate and learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, traditions and ceremonies. Join us for weekly programming, guest speakers, classes and Elders on Campus. Indigenous students have priority access to the Gathering Place, but the space is open to all students

Entrance Scholarships & Scholarships

Scholarships celebrate academic excellence. If you're applying to Selkirk College for the first time, find out about Entrance Scholarships. If you're already a student, explore a range of scholarships, which are based on high academic achievement and other criteria.

Student Life Workshops

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 10:30am - 1pm
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Castlegar, The Pit

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

Research Project Receives Green Light to Explore Regional Response to Homelessness

Researchers, faculty and students at Selkirk College are embarking on an extensive three-year project to address rural homelessness that brings together diverse community partners with the aim to improve the well-being of those experiencing homelessness across the West Kootenay. Spurred by the recently announced $360,000 grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Oct 19, 2022