Faculty And Staff
Aboriginal Services values the interest that faculty and staff show in the well-being and the cultural identities of our aboriginal students at BCIT. We recognize the pivotal role that you have in connecting students with our services.
Faculty and staff have also stated their appreciation for the role that Aboriginal Services plays in the persistence and retention of students at BCIT. Anytime you feel it would be useful to refer a student to us or for you to consult with us, please contact us.
Here are just a few of Aboriginal Services’ projects:
- BCIT Aboriginal Advisory Council
- Aboriginal Strategic Plan
- Honorary Doctorate of Technology-National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, February 16, 2012
- Aboriginal Gathering Place Opening Fall 2011
- Aboriginal Peer to Peer Mentorship Program
- Aboriginal Student Success Grants
- Aboriginal Speaker Series 2012
- BCIT Student Association(SA) Aboriginal Representative-new position
- Working Committee to adjudicate aboriginal awards
- Building partnership and networks with industry and community
- Cultural resource for students and staff
- Connecting students to industry and off campus community support services
- Providing BCIT sweat lodge ceremonies for Nicola Valley Institute of Technology students
- Cultural workshops for BCIT PD Days
- Enhancing recruitment and retention at BCIT
- Partnering with other BC post-secondary institutions in Strengthening Connections to recruit Aboriginal students throughout BC
- Facilitating Aboriginal student success with BCIT Departments
- Educating faculty and staff about Aboriginal student concerns
- Aboriginal Graduation and Awards Ceremonies