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Mir Centre for Peace Resources

Historical Resources Being On the Land: Histories at the Confluence, Symposium on the People of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers Closing the Circle: Descendants of Alex Christian—the White Grizzly, Murial Walton & Myler Wilkinson From Our Side We Will be Good Neighbour(s) to Them: Doukhobor-Sinixt Relations at the Confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers in the Early Twentieth Century, Myler

Mir Centre for Peace Donors

Donors to the Establishment of the Mir Centre for Peace Prominent donors BC Heritage Trust Columbia Power USCC Doukhobor community BC Hydro Regional District of Central Kootenay Castlegar Society for Self-Awareness PPWC Local 26 Human Services, Selkirk College International Education, Selkirk College Judith Harroff KMC Foundation Gordon Weese and Lydia West Peter Rezansoff Alex Rilkoff Jack and

Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping

Locally and around the world, new strategies to protect human rights and promote peaceful conflict transformation are in action. Trained Peace Professionals Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping (UCP) involves the use of trained peace professionals who use the principles of nonviolence to provide direct physical protection to civilians in a variety of contexts. Some of the strategies used include

Mir Centre for Peace History

The Mir Centre for Peace vision began in 1966 when the college inherited the buildings and site, but the rich history of this magnificent piece of land and the people who have lived here stretches back for centuries. Building a Mandate for Peace The Mir Centre was established in 1999 with the mandate of understanding and building cultures of peace through education. Mir—an ancient Russian word

Directions & Contact Us

Getting to the Skattebo Education Forest To visit the Skattebo Education Forest (SEF), take the Glade Cable Ferry across the Kootenay River from Highway 3A. When you drive off the ferry, take the first right on Glade Road. The Skattebo Education Forest is approximately 200 metres from the end of the road. Visitors are asked to park at end of the pavement, but not obstruct any driveways. If you are

Frequently Asked Questions: Skattebo Education Forest

Is the SEF public land? No. Selkirk College has owned the property since 2001. Can I cut firewood in the SEF? Firewood cutting is discouraged because it can have an impact on the environmental and educational goals of the property. If a member of the public is found cutting firewood, they will be advised to leave by a college representative. Can I use motorized vehicles on and off the main road

Our Team

Jennie Barron Mir Centre Chair Allison Alder Dean Marya Skrypiczajko Mir Centre for Peace Assistant Laura Nessman School Administrative Assistant Mir Advisory Council Community Members: Majid Bahrevar, Noah Cannon, Morag Carter, Aaron Korbacher, Jos Sharp, JJ Verigin, Peter Wood Internal College Members: Sarah James, Todd Kettner, Michele Morin, Pablo Pastor Student: Bella Palmer Ex-officio

Standing Committees

The Education Council (EdCo) has four standing committees. Together, these committees oversee the educational offerings at Selkirk College and ensure a high degree of quality. To submit an agenda item request for any committee, please include the appropriate forms. For submission due dates, access the governance submission schedule. Education Council Committee Forms Circle for Inclusive Indigenous

Auditions

Auditions & Entrance Tests Applicants may complete the audition and entrance tests either in person at the Tenth Street campus in Nelson, or remotely online. Online auditions and entrance tests open on October 1 for the following year's fall intake. The recommended deadline for completion of audition and entrance tests is May 31 prior to the commencement of the program. In-Person Audition and

Education Council

Education Council (EdCo) is an internal governance body of Selkirk College—required by the College and Institute Act—that considers educational policies about planning, operations, evaluation and standards. EdCo advises the Selkirk College Board of Governors on approving, evaluating, suspending and cancelling programs and courses and implementing new programs and courses. EdCo approves curriculum

Elders on Campus

Monday, September 8, 2025 | 10am - 1pm
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Castlegar, Gathering Place

Academic Upgrading in Nakusp

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 9:30am - 3:30pm
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Nakusp

Immigration Workshop

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Multiple Campuses, Tenth Street Campus, Castlegar Campus