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Selkirk College acknowledges our respect for and deep gratitude to the First Nations of the West Kootenay and Boundary regions: the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx (Okanagan), the Ktunaxa and the Secwepemc (Shuswap) peoples on whose traditional territories we are honoured to operate. An Ecosystem for Education The Skattebo Education Forest has a fascinating pre- and post-colonial history. Doukhobors

Education Explore the diversity of terrain, ecosystems and wildlife in the forest through field labs, integrated projects and research, Integrated projects Students in Forestry Technology are tasked with assessing all timber and non-timber values in the forest. Other student work in the forest involves data collection, analysis, mapping and prescription writing. ​ Field labs Students get hands-on

Recreation The area is often used for hiking, biking, wildcrafting, mushroom picking and wildlife viewing. The Skattebo Education Forest connects to the Skattebo Reach Trail. The 12-kilometre non-motorized trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail. It is maintained by the Castlegar Parks and Trails Society. The forest is open to the public, but motorized vehicles are not allowed off the main road

Woodlot 400 is a provincial forest tenure held by the college that offers enriching educational experiences. It is managed as a working forest, meeting the obligations of the provincial licence, including: Development and Harvesting of a government mandated Annual Allowable Cut volume. Silvicultural obligations for reforestation. Learn more about provincial directives for Woodlot Licence

December 4, 2020, marked the passing of Dr. Myler Wilkinson, former instructor of Peace Studies and English at Selkirk College. Born April 5, 1953, in Vancouver BC, Myler was a lifelong athlete and friend, with an infectious smile, ready jokes and glowing interest in every person he met. Myler's life took him throughout the world as an accomplished scholar and a visionary educator as he shared a

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank You, Peace Builders! Haleluya Hailu Peace & Human Rights Award Hayley Sluyter Myler Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Alex P. Relkoff Scholarship Mir Centre for Peace Grant Michelle Durning Maurilia Coc Macs Memorial Scholarship

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

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

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