There are many ways to support student endeavours. Every gift bolsters our commitment to offer students powerful learning experiences that build confident and imaginative citizens, ready to thrive in their community and beyond.
This Giving Day, help make all our students’ aspirations come true. Donate Now Thank You for Your Generous Donations! This year, we raised $28,222 that will directly support student success and allow students to thrive. The 97 individual donations and four fabulous sponsors made Giving Day a tremendous success. The Giving Day Trail Run was a blast with so many families coming out to run the trails
Every gift has a special story behind it and makes a positive impact. Meet students whose lives were changed when they received support and generous donors who offered a helping hand. Student Spotlight Jaime Adams A University Arts & Sciences student finds her way back to education. Haleluya Hailu A Contemporary Music & Technology student steps into the spotlight. Andrea Trischuk An Integrated
Our Commitment The Selkirk College Foundation is committed to providing equal and accessible higher education across our region. We appreciate your contributions to our work and acknowledge we couldn’t provide the same level of support without your generosity. We will continue to work closely with you to meet our goals and to provide recognition of your support at every opportunity endeavour
Thank You! Gala 2023 was a fantastic night of celebration. It was wonderful to see the community come together to empower students through their exciting educational journeys. Together, We Raised $15,705! The funds raised will go directly toward supporting Selkirk College student-focused programs, awards and innovative projects. Gala 2023 is part of the Remarkable Together appeal. With your
Thank you so much for supporting students with an online donation. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about your donation.
You are responsible for maintaining your immigration status and obeying Canadian immigration regulations while studying in Canada. Check your immigration documents (study permit, work permit and/or temporary resident visa) to make sure they are accurate and up to date. Plan to renew them at least two to three months before they expire. A valid permit allows you to remain in Canada while you study
Health care, nationwide and particularly in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions, has faced significant challenges. In BC, nearly one million residents are without a family doctor and face significant challenges to accessing primary care. Strengthening Rural Health Care in Our Communities We have been addressing these challenges through the training and education we provide to learners to
Meet the team at the Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC). Aaynta Fahrenbruch Department Head (Interim) Tyler Ballam Education Developer Chris Hillary Education Developer, Micro-Credentials Matty Hillman Education Developer, Mental Health Justin Ible E- Learning Instructional Designer Jessica Morin Indigenous Education Developer Kris Olsson Learning Management System (LMS) Instructional Designer Ian
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
Food systems around the world face many unprecedented threats and challenges. In the midst of this, alternative agrifood and seafood networks that deliver locally harvested products to communities are emerging. Exploring the Roles of BC's Food Hubs An interdisciplinary research team from across North America is studying the resilience of these emerging alternative networks. As part of this project
Housing is a growing challenge across communities. This is a complex challenge with multiple overlapping factors, including availability (quantity), quality, appropriateness (type) and affordability. A range of housing types and place-based differences mean that specific housing needs and solutions can vary across rural communities. Generally, five factors impact housing in rural places : Aged
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
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