Okanagan College Aboriginal Education Perspectives Series
The Aboriginal Education Perspectives series in Penticton is designed for anyone working in the education field to gain greater knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal people’s issues from a local perspective. The series will be of particular value to educational assistants, teachers, and others who work with students of Aboriginal ancestry. The series is open to anyone with an interest in the field. Note: This series was scheduled to align with the SD67 professional development days.
For: All staff
On going series – Register separately for each course
Facilitators: Okanagan College
1. Aboriginal Education: Historical and Contemporary Perspective: Develop an understanding of histories, cultures, traditional values, knowledge, and contemporary perspectives of Aboriginal people in BC and Canada.
Course Code: BAED 083
Monday, Sept. 28, 9‐3 and Sat. Oct. 24, Sat. 9‐3 CRN: 70271
$160.00 (+GST)
2. Local First Nations & Metis Culture, History and Issues: The culture, history, and modern‐day issues of local First Nations groups and Metis people will be explored in the workshop.
Course Code: BAED 084
Thurs., Feb. 25, 8:30‐3:00; Fri. Feb. 26, 9‐11:30 (Professional Development Days) CRN:80081 $120 (+GST)
3. Advocating and Supporting Aboriginal Students and Families: Enhancing educational experiences for Aboriginal students requires effective communication and support. Skills and techniques will be explored to help advocate for Aboriginal students with local agencies.
Course Code: BAED 085
Fri. Feb. 26, Fri. 12:30‐3:00 CRN:80082
$40 (+GST)
Location: Okanagan College, Penticton
Register: 1‐888‐638‐0058
For: All staff
On going series – Register separately for each course
Facilitators: Okanagan College
1. Aboriginal Education: Historical and Contemporary Perspective: Develop an understanding of histories, cultures, traditional values, knowledge, and contemporary perspectives of Aboriginal people in BC and Canada.
Course Code: BAED 083
Monday, Sept. 28, 9‐3 and Sat. Oct. 24, Sat. 9‐3 CRN: 70271
$160.00 (+GST)
2. Local First Nations & Metis Culture, History and Issues: The culture, history, and modern‐day issues of local First Nations groups and Metis people will be explored in the workshop.
Course Code: BAED 084
Thurs., Feb. 25, 8:30‐3:00; Fri. Feb. 26, 9‐11:30 (Professional Development Days) CRN:80081 $120 (+GST)
3. Advocating and Supporting Aboriginal Students and Families: Enhancing educational experiences for Aboriginal students requires effective communication and support. Skills and techniques will be explored to help advocate for Aboriginal students with local agencies.
Course Code: BAED 085
Fri. Feb. 26, Fri. 12:30‐3:00 CRN:80082
$40 (+GST)
Location: Okanagan College, Penticton
Register: 1‐888‐638‐0058
