Aboriginal Services

Welcome to BCIT on the Coast Salish Territory

Here is the place to nourish your mind, body and inner self. Here is the place to fulfil your goals through the guidance and the instruction of qualified trainers. The advantage of being a graduate from BCIT is you are recognized and accepted around the world.

Aboriginal Services has an open door policy, we greet you with an open mind and open heart, ready to help each student with the hurdles that life may throw your way. We encourage you to explore possibilities in advancing your skills in the field of your choice or wishes.

- Rose Point, Aboriginal Services Elder

BCIT is committed to increasing success and retention for all Aboriginal students – Status, Non-Status, Métis, Inuit, and Treaty ancestry. We hope you enjoy the stories of some of our proud BCIT Aboriginal graduates.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Territories

Aboriginal Services acknowledges the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Squamish, Sto:lo, and Tsawwassen on which our BCIT main campuses are located.


Welcome! Take a moment to watch our introduction to Aboriginal Services at BCIT.

Look Here for Whats New!

  • Aboriginal Services Gathering Place! We are back in the SW1 building, room 1521, Burnaby Campus. Come by and check it out!
  • Please note that the Aboriginal Student Success deadlines are:
  • Trades: March 19th, 2012
  • Technology: April 30, 2012
  • Apprenticeship completion-inquire at Aboriginal Services
  • BCIT Spring 2012 Bursaries Deadline-June 30th, 2012
  • Any questions about awards please inquire at our office.
  • We are now accepting applications for the Peer to Peer Mentorship program 2012. Please contact Derik Joseph if interested - 778-331-1323
  • The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society is offering awards of $1,000 - $3,500 for Aboriginal learners. Go to their website to apply or for more information about this award. Deadline is April 10, 2012


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