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History

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

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 Great Trail (formerly 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

Frequently Asked Questions: Skattebo Education Forest

Is the SEF public land? No. Selkirk College has owned the property since 1999. 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

Accessibility Resources

Funding Funding is available for students with disabilities. Resources Accessibility Programs User Guide Brochure: Programs for Students with Disabilities Repayment Assistance Plan—Disability Assistance Resource Directory of Accessibility Programs and Services Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with Disabilities StudentAid BC Policy Manual

Selkirk College Selects New President

The Selkirk College community will welcome its tenth president on May 30, 2022 when Dr. Maggie Matear takes over from President Angus Graeme and begins a new chapter for regional post-secondary.
Feb 01, 2022

Selkirk College Moving Up the National Research Rankings

One of only three British Columbia schools to make it, Selkirk College is climbing up Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges' list thanks to the excellent work being done by the team at Selkirk Innovates. With a student-centered approach, the opportunities for students to get involved in work integrated learning continues to enhance program offerings.
Feb 09, 2022

Selkirk College Offers Liftoff for Drone Education

Designed to provide learners an opportunity to enhance skills with a vital technology now applied in a myriad of industries, Selkirk College is offering a comprehensive drone micro-credential program that dives deep into the application and operations of a tool that is transforming the way we work.
Feb 27, 2022

Selkirk College Community Remembers ‘Doc’ Jack Colbert

A dedicated community-builder who spent seven decades helping make the West Kootenay region a better place to live, Dr. Jack Colbert's legacy of support for post-secondary learners continues through a new endowment fund for those pursuing a career in health care.
Mar 28, 2022

Connecting Salmo Secondary Students to Exploration in Trades

Creating a pathway that provides high school students the opportunity to grow into post-secondary trades training prior to Grade 12 graduation is the focus of a partnership between Selkirk College and School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).
Mar 24, 2022

Recognizing Excellence in Arts and Sciences

A foundational program that has thrived at Selkirk College since the doors first swung open on regional post-secondary in 1966, faculty in the School of University Arts & Sciences recognized outstanding student achievement at the annual UAS Excellence Awards.
Apr 04, 2022

Valedictorian Focuses on Success for All

Selkirk Convocation 2022 takes place on the Castlegar Campus on April 26. One of two Class of 2022 valedictorians, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program student James Besa personifies this year’s graduating class with his energy, warm heart and exciting road ahead.
Apr 24, 2022

Giving Day Provides Hope and Motivation for Learners

A supportive learning environment is foundational at Selkirk College and on May 12 the broader community is being invited to participate in Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising campaign that provides a lifetime of difference for students.
May 06, 2022

NISOD Award Winners Fundamental in Learner Outcomes

Remarkable post-secondary happens because of the knowledge, skills, innovation and passion of those committed to emboldening learners to strive for what they need to become successful contributors in their careers and to their community. The annual NISOD Excellence Awards recognize outstanding individuals at Selkirk College who make a difference.
May 17, 2022

Trail Campus Purchase Bolsters Legacy of Learning in Silver City

Through partnerships with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the Provincial Government, Selkirk College has taken ownership of the Greater Trail Community Centre that will enable post-secondary to flourish in a beautiful historic downtown building.
Jun 14, 2022

Selkirk College Statement Regarding Student Death in Motor Vehicle Accident

Selkirk College students and staff were involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 3A between Castlegar and Nelson on Thursday afternoon, June 30. Eighteen Selkirk College students and staff members, primarily from the Explore Program, were on the BC Transit bus that was involved in the collision. One student suffered serious injury in the crash and was transferred to Kelowna
Jul 04, 2022

New President Primed for Arrival of Fall Semester

The quiet of summer will soon be broken at Selkirk College with the arrival of students for the fall semester, bringing a new air of post-secondary excitement to campuses and learning centres across the region.
Aug 19, 2022