Indigenous Students

North Island College is honoured to acknowledge the traditional territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish traditions, on whose traditional and unceded territories the College’s campuses are situated.

I feel a strong sense of community at NIC. There is a lot of support available. The Elders in Residence are a real encouragement, keeping me on track and helping me look at the world in a new way.
Alanna Mitchell
Associate of Arts Degree (University Transfer), K’ómoks First Nation

Indigenous Support Services

Elders in Residence

Indigenous role models who can provide cultural guidance and traditional knowledge

Indigenous Education Navigators

Available to help you explore programs, create an educational plan and secure financial support

Indigenous Programs and Courses

Learn about programs, courses and research opportunities informed by Indigenous ways of knowing and being

Student Services

Learn about the wide range of resources available to help you reach your goals

Priority Admission

Students with Indigenous ancestry may be eligible for a priority seat

Financial Support

Explore options to help fund your education including scholarships, bursaries and band funding

Indigenous Student Lounges

Spaces where Indigenous students can connect with each other, Elders and advisors

Q̓ə pix ʔidaʔas

Learn about the Indigenous gathering place in Campbell River

Get Involved

Connect with other students and participate in activities, councils and student-led events

Aboriginal Scholars

Learn about this holistic and culturally-relevant program to support Indigenous students

Indigenous Education Handbook

A PDF guide to Indigenous programs, supports and services at NIC

Indigenous Territories Map

View the traditional territories in which NIC is honoured to operate

Indigenous Education News

The latest Indigenous news and events in one place

Reconciliation, Indigenization, Decolonization

Learn about NIC’s commitment to reconciliation, Indigenization, decolonization

Research

Keep in touch

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Indigneous Student Newsletter

Indigenous Resources

In-community Programming

Indigenous Alumni