Search

Displaying 3426 - 3450 of 3835

Recreation & Operations

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

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

Remembering Dr. Myler Wilkinson

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

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

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

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

Student Awards

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

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

Business

Get the knowledge and skills required for a high-paying and dynamic career in business. Take advantage of low tuition, industry-expert instructors and geared-to-success teaching methods. Our courses transfer to a variety of bachelor’s degree programs in BC colleges and universities. Our mission: The School of Business provides personal experiences that build confident and imaginative learners

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

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

Professional Development

The TLC hosts Selkirk Keep Teaching , where instructors can find videos, handouts and forums on instructional topics, the learning management system, educational technology and program-specific teaching information. It also houses links and recordings to the popular Teacher Talks. The TLC also offers, at no cost to Selkirk College instructors, courses that are equivalent to the Provincial

Elders on Campus

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

Academic Upgrading in Nakusp

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

Immigration Workshop

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