International Education Week 2024

Published on Nov 1, 2024

Join NIC’s Office of Global Engagement for a week of activities highlighting the benefits of international education and cultural sharing. This is also a chance to reflect on your own culture and customs, and the Indigenous ways of knowing that have guided life and education on Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish territories since time immemorial.

Date: Nov 18, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024
Cost: Free

Port Alberni

Monday, November 18

Indigenous Language & Culture Session 

Local Indigenous Elders will lead a language lesson and cultural sharing geared towards ECCE international students. All NIC students, faculty and staff welcome to join. Free snacks and drinks provided.
When: 12 – 1 pm
Location: Port Alberni Roger Street Campus – Room S108

Campbell River

Tuesday, November 19

International Gallery Walk

Learn about different countries and local Indigenous customs as you walk around the Student Commons to view displays and meet students and NIC staff from different cultural backgrounds.
When: 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: Campbell River Campus – Student Commons 

Thursday, November 21

Indigenous Language & Culture Session

Local Indigenous Elders will lead a language lesson and cultural sharing geared towards ECCE international students. All NIC students, faculty and staff welcome to join. Free snacks and drinks provided. 
When: 1 – 2 pm
Location: Campbell River Campus –  Q̓ə pix ʔidaʔas (The Gathering Place)

November 18-22

Culinary Tour of the World

Tasty food must be one of the absolute highlights of experiencing different countries and cultures! Drop by the cafeteria to sample special menu items from around the world. 
When: 12 – 1 pm
Location: Campbell River Campus – Cafeteria 

Comox Valley

Wednesday, November 20

International Gallery Walk

Learn about different countries and local Indigenous customs as you walk around Tyee Hall to view displays and meet students and NIC staff from different cultural backgrounds.
When: 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: Comox Valley Campus – Tyee Hall Student Lounge 

Wednesday, November 20

Indigenous Language & Culture Session

Local Indigenous Elders will lead a language lesson and cultural sharing geared towards ECCE international students. All NIC students, faculty and staff welcome to join. Free snacks and drinks provided. 
When: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Location: Comox Valley Campus – Puntledge 104

November 18-22

Culinary Tour of the World

Tasty food must be one of the absolute highlights of experiencing different countries and cultures! Drop by the cafeteria to sample special menu items from around the world.
When: 12 – 1 pm
Location: Comox Valley Campus – Tyee Hall Cafeteria