Education and Training

Aboriginal Agricultural Education Society of British Columbia

To support Aboriginal agriculture by building agricultural capacity within the First Nations.

Aboriginal Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AAIT)

Designed with the goal of creating a skilled trades & technology workforce and to increase Aboriginal employment and improve First Nations housing in the province.

Source: Secwepemc Nation

Aboriginal Best

Aboriginal Best offers free training sessions to Aboriginal and Métis youth between the ages of 18 and 35 who are interested in becoming self-employed or starting their own business.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

Aboriginal Education

This website can assist both Aboriginal students and educators by providing links to a broad range of information, advice and resources.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Advanced Education

Aboriginal Education

Offers support to students of School District 52 in a variety of ways, under the direction of the Aboriginal Education Council.

Source: School Discrict No. 52 Prince Rupert BC

Aboriginal Education

This site contains useful information for everyone interested or involved in Aboriginal education.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Education

Aboriginal Education

The BCTF's Aboriginal education initiatives to improve education for Aboriginal students include workshops for teachers, curriculum, communication with Aboriginal parents and communities, and employment equity.

Source: British Columbia Teachers' Federation

Aboriginal Education Program

Brief description of various Aboriginal programs offered in the School District # 43 (Coquitlam) and contact information for the Central Elementary School.

Source: School District no. 43 (Coqhitlam)

Aboriginal Education Program

Aboriginal Education programs within the Vernon School District #22 are intended to improve school success for Aboriginal students and increase the Aboriginal voice in the public education system.

Source: School District No. 22

Aboriginal Nations Education

The Aboriginal Nations Education Division operates its programs on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

Source: Greater Victoria School District No. 61

Aboriginal Program Office

Provides academic, technical and cultural support to students of First Nations ancestry, as well as assistance with grants, bursaries and scholarship applications, etc.

Source: Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design

Aboriginal Programs and Services

Committed to culturally responsive training and ensuring that all trainers involved with the delivery of Aboriginal education and training have a sensitivity to the complex issues facing Aboriginal students.

Source: Justice Institute of British Columbia

Aboriginal Services

Works closely with BCIT staff, students, and communities to enhance Aboriginal learner's participation and success rate in polytechnic training.

Source: British Columbia Institute of Technology

BC First Nations Studies 12 – Integrated Resource Package 2006 (PDF)

Functional overview document that provides some of the basic information that teachers will require in order to implement BC First Nations Studies 12, beginning in September, 2000.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Education

British Columbia First Nations Coordinators Handbook

Contains useful information for Aboriginal Coordinators on providing transitional, cultural and personal support to Aboriginal students, and provides information on funding and other resources and services that are available to Aboriginal students.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Advanced Education

Cariboo-Chilcotin Weekend University

The Weekend University offers post-secondary educational opportunities to the adults of the Carrier, Northern Shuswap and Tsilhqot'in Bands in the Cariboo Chilcotin region.

Chemainus Native College

Chemainus Native College offers post-secondary programs with a vision to strengthen the Hul’qumi’num culture and promote the Hul’qumi’num language.

Coast Salish Employment and Training Society

This page provides information about the employment and training programs offered by Coast Salish, which main office is located in Duncan, BC.

Coqualeetza Cultural Education Centre

Through various programs, the Coqualeetza Cultural Education Centre strives to promote, preserve and interpret Sto:lo lifestyle, language, traditions, and heritage.

En'owkin Centre

En'owkin provides students with a strong cultural and academic foundation for success in further post-secondary studies.

First Nations Adult Education Programs

The program provides students with basic reading, writing, and numbers skills necessary to gain access to further education or employment.

Source: Secwepemc Nation

First Nations Education Centre

Provides students and District Staff the opportunity to increase their knowledge, understanding and fluency of First Nations language and culture.

Source: Coast Mountains School District No. 82

First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)

Facilitates discussion about education matters affecting First Nations in BC by disseminating information and soliciting input from First Nations.

First Nations Program

Enhances each First Nations student's understanding of their heritage, their sense of belonging, and the personal belief that they can be successful in BC's public education system.

Source: School District 69 (Qualicum)

First Nations Schools Association

Non-partisan organization committed to promoting First Nations control of education, and to improving and supporting the development of quality and culturally appropriate education for First Nations students.

First Nations Technology Council

The First Nations Technology Council supports the full integration of technologies to improve the quality of life for all First Nations in British Columbia.

Forestry – Environment Certifications

This page provides an overview of the measures taken by Carrier Lumber in its commitment to responsible stewardship of the environment in its forest practices.

Source: Carrier Lumber

Gitksan Wet'suwet'en Education Society

The Education Society strives to promote the availability of high quality education and educational training facilities for the people in the Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en areas.

Gitwangak Education Society

GES offers various programs and services that promote greater unity in the community and provide the opportunity for life-long learning that supports traditional and cultural values.

Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.

ICT is a global consulting and training services company committed to working collaboratively with regional, national and international clients to provide a broad range of performance improvement consulting services.

LYNX: Aboriginal Student Career and Employment Program

LYNX is a job site where Aboriginal job seekers and employers connect. The site also includes information about upcoming events and scholarships for Aboriginal students.

Métis Skills and Employment Centre

The Métis Skills and Employment Centre’s page lists training and job opportunities that are offered to Aboriginal individuals.

Source: Métis Nation BC

Native Education College

The Native Education Centre is BC's largest private Aboriginal College. It offers Aboriginal Adult Basic Education (AABE), skills training certificates and diplomas.

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

NVIT addresses the need within First Nations communities for individuals who work to preserve traditional culture, and who nurture a connection between these communities and future development and education.

North East Native Advancing Society

Creates opportunities for First Nation and Inuit people to realize their full potential while supporting the unity and cohesiveness of First Nations in Northeast British Columbia.

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Post Secondary Education

The NTC Post-Secondary Education Department is committed to aiding students in achieving their educational goals.

Source: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

Programs and Resources for Aboriginal Peoples

This page provides short overviews of various programs and services that are offered to Aboriginals by the Justice Education Society in BC.

Source: Justice Education Society of BC

Seventh Generation (BC First Nations Students)

The Club features programs designed to inspire students to think about their future opportunities, make healthy life choices, broaden their knowledge, and meet new people.

Tillicum Haus Native Friendship Centre (Nanaimo)

Tillicum Haus Native Friendship Centre promotes justice, fairness and equality for Aboriginal people through a holistic approach to programming and services.

Tsleil-Waututh Skills Development Centre

The Centre was created to provide quality educational and individual assessment programs as well as employment skills development programs for First Nations of the North Shore and Vancouver.

Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a Institute

The Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a Institute is a student focused aboriginal post-secondary institute located in the picturesque Nass Valley of Northern BC.

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