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 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
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
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
College can be challenging—we are here to help. Early Alert is an online referral system to our Student Access & Support team. Anyone can use it. Employees can refer students, or students can refer themselves or their peers. Refer a Student to Early Alert If you are referred to Early Alert, a member of the Student Access & Support team will contact you and offer to help you connect with supports
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
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.
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
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
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