BCIT’s Indigenous Team is here to support you and help keep you informed. We recognize that staying up-to-date on Indigenous Initiatives and issues both on and off campus and in the classroom can be challenging. Further, we acknowledge the role that faculty and staff play in supporting students, Indigenization and Reconciliation thus any time you have a question, need our support, want to learn more or participate in our events please contact us at indigenous@bcit.ca.
From BCIT to community builder: Troy Macbeth Abromaitis’ inspiring path
Troy Macbeth Abromaitis is a community builder, proud member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation, and a two-time BCIT grad in Marketing...
National Indigenous Peoples Day: What is the meaning of the day
National Indigenous Peoples Day, occurring on June 21, is a day to celebrate culture, hear traditional songs from different Nations,...
BCIT Forestry Students awarded at BC First Nations Forestry Conference
Picture: (From left to right) Student Tanya Steinauer, Faculty Justin Perry, Student Heather Clark. BCIT Forest and Natural Areas Management...
Computing students help to preserve Inuit language
BCIT grad David Leitch wanted to build an app to help preserve the Inuinnaqtun language of the small Inuit hamlet...
BCIT Indigenous Youth Gathering: Inspiring futures through education and connection
BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships along with Coquitlam and Burnaby School Districts, as well as numerous BCIT faculty and staff, hosted...