Universities and Colleges

Universities

First Nations Student Services

Provides direct services to First Nations students in a variety of ways: assistance with course selection and registration, information concerning University resources, etc.

Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking Program

Aboriginal Film and Television Production Training Program at Capilano University provides students witht eh opportunity to become television and film producers.

Specialty Programs Meeting the Need

This page describes four specialty programs offered at Capilano University, among which three are designed to meet the specific needs of First Nations students.

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Aboriginal Relations

To develop and strengthen relationships between RRU and First Nations communities and to engage in the sharing of knowledge with other post-secondary institutions.

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Aboriginal Pre-Health Program

This program is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge that will ease the transition into a health-related University degree program and encourage successful completion of the degree.

First Nations Research – Women's Studies

This guide lists a few selected print and electronic information sources available to Simon Fraser University faculty, students, and staff who are conducting research on First Nations-related issues.

First Nations Student Association (FNSA)

Their mandate is to personally, academically, and culturally support First Nations students (Inuit, Métis, Status and Non-Status) and to educate the campus community on First Nations issues.

Indigenous First Nations Student Centre

This student center at Simon Fraser University offers culturally-relevant, responsive, holistic student support services and programs to self-identified Aboriginal students (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).

Minor Program in First Nations Studies

Offers courses for students wishing to gain expertise in the study of traditional and contemporary issues involving the aboriginal peoples of North America and of Canada, in particular.

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Aboriginal Studies Certificate

This page provides the list of courses that are offered as part of Thompson Rivers University’s Aboriginal Studies Certificate.

Community Aboriginal College Access Program – University Preparation Program

This University Preparation program provides Adult First Nations learners with the necessary English, reading, math or computing skills to be successful in a wide range of college and university programs.

First Nations Studies – Open Learning Division

At these centres, First Nations students study Adult Basic Education (ABE) upgrading courses and programs, business and other college courses, and some university-level courses.

Services for Aboriginal Students

These services are designed to enhance students post-secondary experience at TRU culturally, socially and academically.

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Aboriginal Health Care Administration Program Certificate – Centre for Intercultural Communication

Provides an overview of this program, designed for people who need to acquire knowledge and skills to provide effective administration for Aboriginal community-based health programs and facilities.

Aboriginal Residency Site – Faculty of Medicine

This site's aim is to have Faculty of Medicine graduates be aware of the needs of the Aboriginal people and to be a resource for anyone working with this community.

Aboriginal Science – Faculty of Science

This University of British Columbia web site contains information for Aboriginal Science students, stories of interest to the Aboriginal community, and an events calendar.

Aboriginal Student Affairs – Faculty of Arts

First Nations Student Services exists to provide support and enhance the success of new and continuing First Nations students in the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts.

Ch'nook Aboriginal Business Education

The purpose of Ch'nook is to provide business education opportunities for Aboriginal participants through various business studies programs.

First Nations Curriculum Concentration in the MAS and MLIS Degrees – School of Library, Archival and Information Studies

Describes the First Nations Curriculum Concentration offered at UBC, which serves the educational needs of information professionals to work effectively in libraries and archives, both within and outside native communities.

First Nations House of Learning

Makes the University's vast resources more accessible to First Peoples, and improves the University's ability to meet the needs of First Nations.

First Nations Initiatives – Faculty of Forestry

Through the First Nations Initiative, the Faculty of Forestry commits itself to achieving such goals as increasing the number of First Nations professionals entering forestry and natural resources sectors.

First Nations Languages Program – Faculty of Arts

Recognizing the rich linguistic heritage of Canada's First Nations, the FNLG program at University of British Columbia conducts research and offers Aboriginal languages courses.

First Nations Legal Studies – Faculty of Law

Provides a wealth of information about the First Nations Legal Studies program offered at UBC, including courses, program highlights, application handbook and more.

First Nations Studies Program

First Nations Studies employs an interdisciplinary and research-oriented academic approach, and offers both major and minor programs in the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts.

Indigenous Studies Program – Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences – Okanagan Campus

Provides information on the interdisciplinary Indigenous Studies program, offered at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus.

Institute for Aboriginal Health – College of Health Disciplines

The IAH was developed through a partnership between the UBC First Nations House of Learning and the UBC College of Health Disciplines.

Native Indian Teacher Education Program (NITEP)

Builds upon Aboriginal identity and cultural heritage while preparing and challenging persons of Aboriginal ancestry to be effective educators for public, band and independent schools in BC.

Xwi7xwa Library

The collections focus on First Nations in British Columbia, including contextual materials on Canadian First Nations, and in addition to issues of national and international interest to First Nations and Indigenous peoples.

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First Nations Centre (Programs)

The First Nations Centre of UNBC offers a peaceful, culturally sensitive environment where students can learn, study, socialize, and relax. Career as well as personal counselling is also available.

First Nations Certificate Programs

To provide students with foundations in First Nations in Canada, cultures and languages, internal and external issues.

Northern Studies Program

This program exposes students to issues facing northern BC and northern regions around the world, allowing them to gain an understanding of the North - its geography, peoples, and issues.

Regional Operations

Regional Operations is the prime agent within UNBC to fulfill the northern, regional and First Nations community mandates

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Aboriginal Language Revitalization Certificate Program – Continuing Studies

This program aims to develop understanding of the complex context of language loss, maintenance, and recovery while providing with strategies that strengthen the ability to preserve and revitalize threatened languages.

Aboriginal Student Services

Describes the services offered to Aboriginal Students at University of Victoria, including counselling and support, a student union and a liaison officer.

Centre for Aboriginal Health Research

First Nations Partnership Programs – School of Child and Youth Care

This site describes a University of Victoria-accredited program of training that strengthens capacity within cultural communities to create and operate services for children, youth, and families.

Indigenous Education

This page provides an overview of education programs designed specifically for Aboriginal students and reflecting the cultural and historical perspectives of Aboriginal people.

Indigenous Governance Programs – Faculty of Human and Social Development

Offers educational programming that provides students with a strong background in the values, perspectives, concepts, and principles of Indigenous political cultures.

Indigenous Studies Program – Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences

The University of Victoria offers an interdisciplinary program in Indigenous Studies intended to provide both indigenous and non-indigenous students with a core program incorporating indigenous world views and knowledge.

LE,NONET Project – Support the Success of Aboriginal Students (also Apprenticeships and Internships)

This project was designed to create a space at the University of Victoria where Aboriginal students feel welcomed, can be successful in the community, and live a beneficial educational experience.

Native Students Union

Works towards empowering students to benefit from the technical and academic learning at UVIC while providing an outlet to maintain strong cultural and spiritual ties between students.

Office of Indigenous Affairs

This page outlines University of Victoria research projects and education programs designed specifically for Aboriginal students and reflecting the cultural and historical perspectives of Aboriginal people.

School of Social Work

Since 1978, the School has provided students with the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate degree and a professional designation as a Social Worker.

Support for Indigenous Students

The homepage for the Office of Registrar and Enrolment Services at the University of Victoria provides First Nations contacts, a listing of awards and bursaries, details on protocol events, and other related links.

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First Nations Programs

Describes various programs offered at Vancouver Island University that have a distinct First Nations focus, and introduces the First Nations Student Services Centre.

First Nations Programs – Cowichan Campus

First Nations Student Services Centre

Supports First Nations students in making a successful transition to Vancouver Island University and enables students to succeed in their academic endeavors by providing direct services and appropriate referrals.

First Nations Studies (Department Page)

The department has been committed to the learning and sharing of knowledge about Indigenous peoples for over the past ten years by offering a multidisciplinary field of study.

Office of Aboriginal Education

The Office works to facilitate an effective communication flow between faculties, regional campuses and service units and aims to improve educational opportunities for Aboriginal peoples in the region.

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University-Colleges

Aboriginal Services

Briefly describes the services offered to Aboriginal students at Kwantlen University College and includes contact information for the Aboriginal Advisory Committee and the Aboriginal Resource Centre.

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Aboriginal Access Services

Aboriginal Access Services provides services such as advocacy, referrals, curriculum development and workshop co-ordination for Metis, Inuit, status, and non-status aboriginal students at the University College of the Fraser Valley.

Certificate in Extended Studies in Social Services – First Nations Option

This page provides an overview of the Certificate Program in Extended Studies in Social Services, First Nations Option, offered at the University College of the Fraser Valley.

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Colleges

Aboriginal Education and Community Connections

Offers services and programs for Aboriginal students; supports other FN programs in the college, and provides linkages between Camosun College, FN students, and the local First Nations community.

Camosun College First Nations Student Association, The

FNSA's mandate is to meet the social, cultural, and recreational needs of First Nations students.

Indigenous Programs and Courses with Indigenous Content

This page provides information about the various First Nations programs and courses offered at Camosun College.

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First Nation Studies

The First Nations Cultural Studies at Chemainus Native College focus on cultural teachings and traditions, and aim to strengthen cultural roots and develop an understanding of First Nations traditional knowledge.

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Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Certificate (AECE)

This page outlines the Aboriginal ECE program, which is designed to train women and men to be skilled, sensitive teachers of young children in early childhood settings.

Aboriginal Forest Resource Technology Diploma Access Program

This program is designed for Aboriginal students who want to work in the natural resource sector or earn a diploma in Forest Resource Technology.

Aboriginal Teacher Assistant Certificate

This accredited program gives students the education and practical work experience needed to work effectively as a teacher assistant in a variety of educational settings, from preschool to post-secondary.

College of New Caledonia

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, CNC offers a wide range of university credit, technical, vocational, and general interest programs.

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Aboriginal Financial Manager Diploma

This diploma program - part of COTR's Business Administration program - is designed for people interested in a career in finance within Aboriginal organizations or communities.

Aboriginal Services

First Nations Services for Aboriginal Students at the College of the Rokies. They provide a wide range of services to help students with your educational, career and personal goals.

Aboriginal Youth, Culture and Language

Provides an overview of this two-year program designed to meet the training requirements for Aboriginal early childhood cultural immersion workers, Aboriginal education support workers, and First Nations language teachers.

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Aboriginal Student Services

This page provides an overview of the services available to Aboriginal students attending Douglas College.

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Aboriginal Studies

This unique and comprehensive program is an integrated university-transferable program that addresses historic and contemporary Aboriginal issues in Canada.

Chinook Business Program

The Chinook Business Program is a two-year business diploma program that will allow Aboriginal students to gain the skills required for a career in business.

Services for Aboriginal Students

Provides college orientation; counselling - educational, personal and career; advocacy and liaison with band/tribal administration, sponsoring agencies, community resources, college programs and/or services, etc.

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Programs

This page briefly outlines each program offered at the NEC Native Education College.

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Programs

This page links to information about all the programs offered at NVIT, BC's Aboriginal public post-secondary institute.

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Aboriginal Education

Aboriginal students are welcome to see all of the college's educational advisors and counsellors. In addition, three Coordinators of Aboriginal Education are available to students of aboriginal descent.

Educational Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus Certificate

Students enrolled in this Human Services Certificate will gain skills needed to work in schools, outreach programs, and community support agencies.

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Aboriginal Services

Provides a shared place for all aboriginal students to socialize, hold special events, receive advocacy and support from the Aboriginal Education Coordinators (and fellow students).

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First Nations Access to Practical Nursing

This 8-month certificate program offered at Northwest Community College is designed to help prepare graduates to give professional care to individuals and families in a variety of settings.

First Nations Home Support / Resident Care Attendant

The FNHSRCA program prepares individuals to provide care, under supervision, to assist clients in meeting their basic needs and achieve the highest possible quality of life.

First Nations Student

Provides consultation regarding personal and educational matters to First Nations students.

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Aboriginal Programs and Services

This webpage is a starting point to access information on all of the culturally specific programs and services that Okanagan College has to offer prospective, new and current Aboriginal learners.

Aboriginal Programs and Services (See Aboriginal Health Worker Certificate)

This page provides information about culturally relevant studies program intended for Aboriginal students of Okanagan College.

Aboriginal Student Services

Aboriginal Student Services are available to students for support, advice and referral to career or personal counseling, and assists in the development of cultural and social activities for Aboriginal students.

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Aboriginal Services

The Aboriginal Advisor provides support to all prospective and current aboriginal students and works closely with staff, students and communities to enhance aboriginal learner's participation and success rate in Selkirk College programs.

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Aboriginal Students

This page from the Vancouver Community College describes the services offered to the Aboriginal students and provides contact information of the Aboriginal Academic Advisor.

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