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:

• Facebook: facebook.com/CamosunCollege/
• Instagram: instagram.com/camosun/
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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 Unitarian Church of Victoria Fund for Indigenous Students in Trades or Health & Human Services

To recognize and honour Indigenous students who have overcome great obstacles to begin the process of achieving their dreams.

Award at a glance

Value

Varies

Type

Award

Open Date

December 1, 2024

Deadline

February 1, 2025

Eligibility

Indigenous students

Donor

First Unitarian Church of Victoria

Number of Awards

Varies

Award description

First Unitarian Church of Victoria is a welcoming community, energized by the diversity of beliefs, identity, and experience that each person brings. They encourage their children’s curiosity and nurture their open and loving nature.

This award has been established to recognize and honour Indigenous students who have overcome great obstacles to begin the process of achieving their dreams.

Criteria

You must:

  • be currently registered as a student at Camosun College
  • have Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Native American) ancestry
  • have a GPA of 2.5 or equivalent
  • submit a self-written letter outlining how you changed your life for the better and how you are going to use education to keep moving towards the better
  • submit a letter of reference from a community member or instructor attesting to your life changes and commitment to education
  • complete the application form

You will be asked to attend an awards ceremony. Financial need will be considered.

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 Unitarian Church of Victoria

First Unitarian Church of Victoria