Reading and discussing stories can help us further our collective understanding of the harms of colonization and inform the actions we can all take together to lead us toward reconciliation. Highlighting Indigenous Voices Selkirk Reads! aims to highlight Indigenous authors, voices and stories to help lead us toward greater understanding, truth and reconciliation. Browse the long list and choose a
"'Knowledge is power!' my mom always told me. I want to support and inspire others just as I have been supported and inspired throughout my own educational journey." — Jenn Lucke Jenn has been a passionate learner since her dad first inspired her love of nature and science as a wee lass. She has lived a life full of adventures, living in various locations around BC and Alaska. Initially getting a
Course Description This online course has open admission, but experience reveals that applicants who hope to complete courses successfully should have solid verbal and written skills. Students are required to have computer access, with sound, and high-speed Internet, Microsoft Office 2003 software or newer, Adobe Reader and Shockwave Player. As a prerequisite to taking this course you must: be
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