Nuxalk College Mission Statement
Opportunity, Community, Culturally, Academic Excellence
Fostering opportunities for the community to culturally achieve academic excellence.
What is happening at Nuxalk College?
April 14 to April 19
April 21 to April 25 - Online
This course is a cross-cultural study, from a multidisciplinary perspective regarding the history and philosophy of the women's activism on a global scale. It offers an introduction to the lives and achievements of women in a range of cultural milieu whose theorizing and activism has changed the position of women in those societies and thus our own. It will cover a wide range of issues related to the lives of the women and cultures featured. The course will cover the conditions and circumstances affecting the lives of women in various historical and social contexts. It will include discussion of issues such as female bonding, leadership, and women's goals and strategies to achieving them within local, national, and global contexts. Students are recommended to take FNWS 100 prior to enrolling in this course.
May 5 – 10
May 12 - 16 online
This course is an introduction to the Aboriginal people's philosophies, belief systems, spiritual and cultural traditions of Aboriginal peoples within Canada. Assimilation policies and practices that have impacted Aboriginal people's identities will be examined.
June 2-7,
June 9-14 online
This course will survey indigenous literature and oral traditions of First Nations writers and orators in Canada.
July 7 – 12
July 14 – July 18 Online
This course will introduce students to the knowledge, skills and values that provide a basis for generalist social work practice, from a dual perspective: First Nations and non-First Nations. The course will examine the various levels and settings of social work practice, including individual, family and community systems, and informal helping with particular emphasis on practice in rural communities. The course will assist students to evaluate their interests and capacities for entering the profession of social work.
Aug 11-16
Aug 18-22 Online
An introduction to and analysis of major social policies and programs in Canada. Emphasis will be given to policies in income security, corrections, health, family and children, and housing and will include an examination of the role of the social worker in formulating policy.
Tuesday April 8th to Thursday 10th.
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Lyle Dixon will be at Nuxalk College, offering his counselling services to the community this week,
Tuesday April 8th, 2025: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Wednesday April 9th, 2025: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
and
Thursday April 10th, 2025: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Departs on Friday April 11th.
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Friday April 11, 2025
Starting in the morning, when our knowledge keeper arrives.
Thursday April 17, 2025
Starting in the morning, when our knowledge keeper arrives.
Friday April 25, 2025
Starting in the morning, when our knowledge keeper arrives.