Schools near Kispiox BC (75 Result(s))

Northwest Community College (NWCC), founded in 1975, is a provincially funded post-secondary institution in northwest British Columbia, situated within a rural and remote context. This region is home to more than 72,000 people, of whom 30 - 32 per cent are First Nations or Métis. According to British Columbia government statistics 2006 census data, this is by far the largest number of Indigenous people as a percentage of total population of all college regions in British Columbia. More than 35 different communities, ranging in size from a few hundred to 20,000, are located in the Northwest. To enhance access to post-secondary opportunities, NWCC has established nine campuses in the following communities: Houston, Smithers, Hazelton, Kitimat, Terrace, Prince Rupert, Village of Queen Charlotte, Kaay Llnagaay and Masset. Through partnerships and federated agreements with First Nations communities and organizations, the College also provides community-based programming in many First Nations villages and consistently in the Nass Valley with Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a. The northwest region is home to seven (7) First Nations. The Haida reside to the west on Haida Gwaii, the Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan to the east, the Tahltan and Nisga'a to the north, and the combined First Nations of the Haisla and Henaaksiala to the south. Much of the land stretching from the coast to the central interior of this region (following the banks of the Skeena River) is the traditional home of the Tsimshian people. Many Métis people have moved into the northwest region in past decades and are part of the recently organized BC Métis Nation. For more than five years, the College has embarked on a journey of transformational change to enhance access and success of First Nation and Métis learners. Initiated with the raising of an all Nations totem pole in the winter of 2004, NWCC seeks to become a bicultural institution in which both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal worldviews may respectfully co-exist. This is a significant change for NWCC and one the entire College-not just a department or service area within it-has been challenged to embrace. NWCC is unique among colleges in Canada as it seeks to redress colonization and the barriers First Nations and Métis students face in traditional educational systems.

TESTIMONIALSWhat a great course you and your crew put on for us at Crimson Lake – as a greenhorn, I expected to learn a lot, and I did. Your instructors did an excellent job catering to every skill level, were extremely knowledgeable, and I walked away with a lot more confidence!Stefanie van Huystee, Biologist, Alberta Conservation AssociationPerfect blend of humour and earnest instruction to drive home key points. Great teaching style!David Roche, SRT Burnaby

Children are our future Quality child care supports the healthy development of children, and Quality, accessible and affordable child care supports families in their ability to take advantage of training and work opportunities The Child Care Resource and Referral Program of BC is committed to working in partnership with community and government to enhance the availability and accessibility of a range of flexible , responsive and inclusive quality child care options and service that support the needs of children, families and child care providers. (Adopted at the 1996 Child Care Resource and Referral Program Symposium) In the province of BC, 40 CCRR programs are funded by the Government of BC, Ministry for Children and Family Development. CCRR programs are managed and maintained through non-profit organization throughout BC.