A Commitment to Indigenization
In October 2015, Selkirk College signed the Colleges and Institutes Canada Indigenous Education Protocol along with members of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Ktunaxa Nation, Colville Confederated Tribes and Métis Nation of BC.
This signing ceremony was celebrated in the Gathering Place at Selkirk College and affirms our institution’s responsibility and obligation to Indigenous education.
By signing the protocol, Selkirk College agreed to:
- Commit to making Indigenous education a priority.
- Ensure governance structures recognize and respect Indigenous peoples.
- Implement intellectual and cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples through curriculum and learning approaches are relevant to learners and communities.
- Support students and employees to increase understanding and reciprocity among Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
- Commit to increasing the number of Indigenous employees with ongoing appointments, throughout the institution, including Indigenous senior administrators.
- Build relationships and be accountable to Indigenous communities in support of self-determination through education, training and applied research.
- Establish Indigenous-centered holistic services and learning environments for learner success.
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Colleges and institutes respect and recognize that Indigenous people include First Nation, Métis and Inuit people, having distinct cultures, languages, histories and contemporary perspectives.
Indigenous education emanates from the intellectual and cultural traditions of Indigenous people in Canada.
Indigenous education will strengthen colleges’ and institutes’ contribution to improving the lives of learners and communities.