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Published on Feb 22, 2023
NIC Flags flown at half-mast

NIC’s flags will be flown at half-mast until further notice to honour those who suffered trauma and harm at the former residential school in Alberni and their families and communities who shared the first phase of their findings Feb. 21.

Published on Feb 22, 2023
NIC Flags flown at half-mast
Published on Jan 12, 2023
Learning Our Way means listening to Indigenous communities
Published on Nov 23, 2022
NIC in the News: Port Alberni tiny homes to arrive next week for new village housing at-risk people
Published on Nov 22, 2022
NIC in the News: Watyaqit Tiny Home Village awaits first tiny homes
Published on Nov 18, 2022
NIC in the News: Pod project begins
Published on Nov 16, 2022
NIC in the News: A Real Canadian Exchange
Published on Nov 8, 2022
International & Indigenous: NIC launches innovative global learning plan
Published on Oct 3, 2022
NIC in the News: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is much more than a holiday says Comox Valley elder
Published on Sep 14, 2022
2022 Orange Shirt Day & the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
When: Sep 26, 2022
Published on Jul 5, 2022
NIC in the News: Reviving Indigenous cultures and renewing ancient connections
Published on Jun 16, 2022
Agreements connect Hawaiʻi colleges and NIC
Published on Jun 6, 2022
BHP supports Indigenous land-based learning at NIC
Published on Apr 22, 2022
New gathering place supports Indigenous culture on campus
Published on Apr 1, 2022
NIC in the News: What’s behind the growing interest in Indigenous-led tourism in Canada?
Published on Mar 31, 2022
Field School: Indigenous Language Fluency
When: May 21, 2022
Published on Mar 24, 2022
North Island College and Indigenous Education Council joint statement in memory of Fran Prince
Published on Mar 8, 2022
NIC in the News: Students eye careers in high-demand trades, as Port Alberni sees a ‘building boom’
Published on Feb 8, 2022
Indigenous Education Newsletter February 2022
Published on Jan 13, 2022
NIC in the News: Trades program brings smokehouses to Tseshaht community
Published on Jan 13, 2022
NIC in the News: Research team is revitalizing Indigenous language with a first-of-its-kind blueprint
Published on Jan 7, 2022
Truth and Reconciliation Dialogue Series
When: Jan 12, 2022
Published on Jan 7, 2022
Truth and Reconciliation Dialogue: Reconciliation
When: Jan 12, 2022
Published on Jan 7, 2022
Truth and Reconciliation Dialogue: Indigenization
When: Feb 17, 2022
Published on Jan 7, 2022
Truth and Reconciliation Dialogue: Healing Practices and Pedagogy
When: Apr 21, 2022
Published on Jan 7, 2022
Truth and Reconciliation Dialogue: Decolonization
When: Mar 16, 2022
Published on Aug 17, 2021
NIC Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
When: Sep 30, 2021
Published on Jul 14, 2021
RBC gives $80,000 to support Indigenous students at NIC
Published on Jun 28, 2021
Actions, Resources and Support for Indigenous community members
Published on Jun 21, 2021
NIC launches first Indigenization Plan
Published on Mar 8, 2021
NIC Indigenous Education launches Digital Student Lounge
When: Mar 9, 2021
Published on Feb 10, 2021
Moose Hide Campaign
When: Feb 11, 2021
Published on Dec 10, 2020
NIC in the News: NIC instructor Carla Voyageur's work on language revitalization
Published on Dec 1, 2020
Indigenous Education Newsletter November 2020
Published on Nov 25, 2020
Your voice matters: Indigenous Education Student Survey
Published on Nov 18, 2020
Late Night Indigenous Advising Appointment
When: Nov 24, 2020
Published on Nov 18, 2020
Late Night Indigenous Advising Appointment
When: Dec 8, 2020
Published on Oct 5, 2020
Virtual Indigenous Student Lounge
When: Oct 6, 2020
Published on Sep 23, 2020
Introduction to Nuu-Chah-Nulth Language offered digitally
Published on Sep 21, 2020
NIC Orange Shirt Day
When: Sep 30, 2020
Published on Aug 24, 2020
NIC Kwak’wala students building online community
Published on Aug 20, 2020
NIC in the News: Indigenous language learning a right central to reconciliation
Published on Jul 23, 2020
NIC in the News: Young Ucluelet local earns Indigenous Language Revitalization Diploma
Published on Jul 10, 2020
NIC launches new Indigenous Language courses online
Published on Jul 10, 2020
Indigenous Language courses: online info session
When: Jul 15, 2020
Published on Mar 9, 2020
NIC developing Indigenous Language Fluency certificate
Published on Feb 26, 2020
Aboriginal Education Newsletter February 2020
Published on Feb 5, 2020
Campagnolo Lecture returns with Senator Murray Sinclair
When: Mar 5, 2020
Published on Jan 30, 2020
CV Open House Session - Aboriginal Education
When: Feb 20, 2020
Published on Jan 1, 2020
NIC Indigenous language courses return to Campbell River & Comox Valley
Published on Dec 12, 2019
Aboriginal Education Newsletter December 2019
Published on Dec 5, 2019
NIC celebrates Aboriginal scholars
Published on Nov 21, 2019
NIC in the News: Trailblazing First Nations artist passing on trade to students at NIC
Published on Nov 13, 2019
Awi'nakola tuition-free land-based learning returns to NIC
Published on Sep 18, 2019
Aboriginal Education Newsletter Fall 2019
Published on May 27, 2019
NIC in the News: NIC Elder in Residence named Local Hero
Published on May 24, 2019
Aboriginal Education Newsletter Spring 2019
Published on Apr 26, 2019
NIC names Port Hardy campus Mix̱alakwila
Published on Feb 6, 2019
Weekly writing support for Aboriginal students
When: Dec 12, 2018
Published on Feb 4, 2019
Devil's Club Necklace Workshop & Lunch Feb. 5 in Campbell River
When: Feb 5, 2019
Published on Jan 31, 2019
NIC in the News: Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations earn carpentry certification
Published on Jan 2, 2019
NIC brings Likʷala/Kwak’wala and Nuu-chah-nulth language courses to Campbell River and the Comox Valley
Published on Nov 28, 2018
NIC adds Indigenous focus to English courses this January
Published on Nov 22, 2018
RBC gives $50,000 to support Aboriginal students at NIC
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Tla-o-qui-aht and NIC bring early childhood care and education to the West Coast
Published on Oct 31, 2018
NIC’s Artist Talk Series greets Leo-winner Skeena Reece
When: Nov 8, 2018
Published on Sep 28, 2018
NIC in the News: Like the raven, education brings light to life
Published on Sep 28, 2018
NIC in the News: Community connects over On the Table potluck
Published on Sep 11, 2018
Nanwakolas Council raises $34,000 for NIC students
Published on Sep 6, 2018
NIC in the News: CBC interview on Nuu-chah-nulth language courses
Published on Aug 20, 2018
NIC’s new Aboriginal Leadership certificate starts this fall
Published on Aug 3, 2018
NIC launches Aboriginal College Pathway in Port Alberni
Published on Aug 1, 2018
NIC launches Nuu-chah-nulth language courses
Published on Jul 30, 2018
From struggle to triumph for NIC grad
Published on Jun 26, 2018
NIC in the News: NIC celebrates 2018 graduates in Port Hardy
Published on Jun 21, 2018
NIC celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Published on Jun 8, 2018
Dr. Evelyn Voyageur receives honorary doctorate
Published on Jun 7, 2018
2018 Golf Challenge supports First Nations students at NIC
When: Jul 13, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
NIC launches online Aboriginal leadership certificate
Published on May 14, 2018
Tla-o-qui-aht build container housing on the West Coast
Published on May 8, 2018
NIC research focuses on Indigenous language, leadership and youth
Published on Apr 16, 2018
More NIC awards available in the Comox Valley this year
Published on Apr 6, 2018
Dr. Evelyn Voyageur receives prestigious Indspire Health Award
Published on Apr 3, 2018
NIC student named Ch'nook Scholar
Published on Jan 18, 2018
NIC celebrates more accessible campus at Thunderbird Mall in Port Hardy
Published on Nov 21, 2017
NIC faculty share research on Indigenous Leadership
When: Nov 24, 2017
Published on Nov 6, 2017
NIC Opens Aboriginal Student Lounge in the Comox Valley
Published on Mar 3, 2017
Indigenous Economies and Reconciliation
When: Mar 14, 2017