Camosun College’s campuses are OPEN, Wednesday, Feb. 5

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 a.m. — Camosun’s campuses are OPEN today. Classes and services are scheduled to run as planned.

Grounds crew have been working at Lansdowne and Interurban to spread salt and sand on parking lots, roadways and main walkways as conditions are icy. Please allow extra time when commuting, dress warmly and stay on cleared paths.

Camosun will continue to provide further updates in the event that the weather changes. Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

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Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

First Nations Health Authority – Island Health Partners in Wellness Scholarship

For an Indigenous student in the Unit Clerk, Health Care Assistant, Community Mental Health Worker, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Medical Radiography, Medical Laboratory Assistant, or Interprofessional Mental Health & Addictions program.

Award at a glance

Value

Varies

Type

Award

Open Date

December 1, 2024

Deadline

February 1, 2025

Eligibility

Indigenous students

Donor

First Nations Health Authority

Number of Awards

Varies

Award description

The B.C. First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada. The FNHA is responsible for planning, management, service delivery and funding of health programs, in partnership with First Nations communities in B.C.

Island Health provides health care and support services to more than 765,000 people on Vancouver Island, the Islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and the mainland communities north of Powell River.

Criteria

You must:

  • be currently registered as a student at Camosun College in one of the following programs: Unit Clerk, Health Care Assistant, Community Mental Health Worker, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Medical Radiography, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Interprofessional Mental Health & Addictions
  • have Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Native American) ancestry
  • have a GPA of 4.0 or equivalent
  • submit a self-written letter attesting to your goals and dreams about working as a health care professional.
  • complete the application form

First consideration will be given to Indigenous students from Vancouver Island, second from within B.C. and third within Canada. Preference will be given to Indigenous students from Vancouver Island. If none apply, then Indigenous students from across B.C. and then Canada will be considered. You will be asked to attend an awards ceremony. Financial need will be strongly taken into consideration.

Application process

You can apply for more than one award using the Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen (IECC) awards application form. 

Please note: If the deadline occurs on a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4pm on the Monday.

Applications for this period closed February 1, 2025.

Questions

Review the Awards Guide to learn how to put together a great application package or contact indigenousadvising@camosun.ca.

Thank you to our donor

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

First Nations Health Authority