Aboriginal Education & Community Connections
Welcome to our community!
We offer services and programs for Aboriginal students, we support all Indigenous programs and courses at the college, and we help provide linkages between Camosun College, Aboriginal students, and the local First Nations community. Our Aboriginal staff are committed to helping students move forward with their career and personal goals.
Indigenous Speaker Series 2009–2010
Thursday, November 19, 6-8pm
Eden Robinson, (Haisla/Heiltsuk), critically acclaimed author, will read from her novel, Monkey Beach, shortlisted in 2000 for The Giller Prize and the Governor General’s Literary Award. She will also read from her most recent novel, Blood Sports and from other new material.
Location: University of Victoria, First Peoples House, Spirit Room (maps)
For information, contact Addie.
Distinguished Alumni Award Winner, November 2009—Nella Nelson
Teacher, counsellor, advisor and our Aboriginal Advisory Council Chair, Nella Nelson is a 1972 graduate of Camosun’s University Transfer program, and is the deserving recipient of this fall’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more
We provide:
- a warm welcome and a safe cultural environment (read about Celina's experience)
- academic and cultural support and financial support services
- programs with Indigenous perspectives, including
- Aboriginal Academic Upgrading
- Archaeological Field Assistant
- First Nations College Prep
- Indigenous Business Leadership
- Indigenous Family Support (formerly First Nations Family Support Worker)
- Indigenous Health Care Assistant (formerly First Nations Home Support/Resident Care Assistant)
- Indigenous Human Services Access New
- Indigenous Studies (formerly First Nations Community Studies)
- courses that contain significant Indigenous content
- experienced and dedicated Aboriginal instructors and staff
- opportunities for Aboriginal communities to partner with us and develop new programs to suit their unique needs