FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 17, 2012 BURNABY, BC:On Thursday, February 16, National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was recognized with an Honorary Doctor of Technology at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) winter convocation ceremony. This degree is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged...
BCIT awards honorary degree to Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
Dr. Irving K. Barber announces $250,000 donation to JIBC
January 20, 2012 JIBC to develop Aboriginal Justice Worker Certificate with donation Learn More
UFV students receive $100,000 to study abroad
UFV Today
By Ashley Wray on January 5, 2012
UFV students will have the opportunity to study in France, Ireland, Australia and Korea this year thanks to a combination of recently awarded scholarships. This fall, 28 students will be studying in seven different countries. Their international experiences are being made...
IN THE NEWS: Couple creates micro-finance program to aid most vulnerable
By Matthew Gauk, Nanaimo Daily News December 28, 2011 The co-ordinator of a microfinance program in eastern Congo aimed at some of the poorest and most vulnerable people on Earth said it all started at Vancouver Island University. Nanaimoite and VIU... Sunday, January 01, 2012 | full story …
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Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Donates $40,000 to VIU’s Aboriginal Construction Program
From the VIU Foundation: As part of RBC’s commitment to building relationships and creating opportunities for Canada’s Aboriginal peoples, Moira Jenkins and Mark Lovick of RBC, were on hand at the recent Christmas celebration at Shq’apthut, VIU’s Aboriginal... Monday, December 12, 2011 | full story …
The Government of BC invests in training programs
BCIT UPDATE From software systems development and auto refinishing, to underground mining, shellfish aquaculture and a host of other programs, the B ... Read more →
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University town: Two new projects bring town and gown together in Abbotsford
UFV Today
By Anne Russell on December 7, 2011
Craig Toews sees Abbotsford as a university town. And he’s looking forward to a future when the connection between town and gown is even closer. “We want to bring the city to the university and the university to the city,” says UFV’s director of campus planning....
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Cap U students win B.C. Aboriginal student award
Dec 8, 2011 Capilano News Congratulations to three Cap student recipients of an Irving K. Barber Aboriginal Student Award. The Cap recipients are: Sage Birley from Baldonnel in the Peace River District, Sheila Hantan from North Vancouver, and an unnamed recipient from Langley. More...
Regional partnership enhances business career opportunities for First Nations students
There was added reason to celebrate at the First Nations Christmas feast Dec. 7 at Vancouver Island University. The lunch-hour event at Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place marks the beginning of a new partnership between Vancouver Island University and Ch’nook... Wednesday, December 07, 2011 | full story …
Four BCIT student researchers honoured with USRA awards
BCIT UPDATE Whether it’s a play on BCIT’s latest marketing campaign or purely a coincidence, the bottom line is BCIT student research works ... Read more →
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