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Award winner Gala and Honouring Feast 2024 This year we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments  of our alumni and former board members. NEC will honour five people who are making a difference in the lives of Indigenous people. Award winners are highly respected, innovative, dedicated professionals in their career, volunteer or advocacy roles in the community.    00Days 00Hrs 00Min 00Sec Longhouse Award This award is named after Lillian Prince. This award recognizes the unique contributions of an NEC employee that demonstrates love, kindness and longhouse values in their daily practice. These contributions support the safety and wellbeing of the Indigenous learner, and help build a sense of community on campus. Nominate someone Community Service This award is named after Wanda Bolton, a former NEC Program Coordinator who was a passionate advocate and teacher who continuously demonstrated excellence in community service. This award recognizes Indigenous leaders in the community who share their unique and important contributions. Nominate someone Educational Excellence This award is named after George Manuel, the influential Grand Chief who made a significant difference in how Indigenous people are considered at the National and International level. This award recognizes NEC graduates who excelled in successfully achieving higher post-secondary education Nominate someone Academic Achievement This award recognizes the accomplishments achieved by an NEC alumni member who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance from the most recent year of the program Nominate someone Leadership This award is named after Chief Joe Mathias, the former Chief of Squamish Nation worked towards having Indigenous Rights and Title recognized by the federal and provincial governments. This award recognizes NEC graduates who exemplify leadership in their careers and communities. Nominate someone Visionary This award is named after Gertrude Guerin, one of the founding members of NEC that began the organization with a vision to have a place for Indigenous people to begin their learning journey. This award recognizes a former NEC Board Member who strives toward empowering Indigenous people. Nominate someone

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Diploma

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This is where you start planning your studies Congratulations! For looking into  opportunities to upgrade your education. Check out our admissions requirements and the following intake dates. Our student advisors will assist you during your application process and connect you with financial support. 1. Choose a program We invite you to learn about your strengths, skills, interests, values, and preferences, So you can choose the option that best suits you. Choose a program that will provide you with the training, education and credentials you need to reach your career goals.  Learn more 2. Attend an info session You can find out more about your study options by talking with the coordinating program, asking questions, or talking to an educational advisor. We will happy to support you; it’s advised  start planning your studies a few months in advance because registration procedure has deadlines, admission requirements, and financing are contingent upon availability. Learn more 3. Apply now! Explore our products to learn more about your insurance options, and receive a quote within minutes. Learn more Apply here! 4. Contact Financial Aid Explore our products to learn more about your insurance options, and receive a quote within minutes. Learn more Diploma Programs Family and Community Counselling Diploma The Family and Community Counselling Diploma Program offers specialized training for delivering personal counselling and social services within the cultural values and beliefs of Indigenous community. Students are encouraged to understand their history, and to integrate traditional knowledge and skills into their practice. Read More Indigenous Early Childhood Education Diploma In this 8-month certificate program, students prepare for specialization of early childhood education and care, with a focus on working with children with exceptionalities. Read More Apply here! To start your Certificate or Diploma program in Winter 2024 Fill out my online form. Fill out my online form. What the NEC community says “Inspired to further my educational journey. I felt immediately invited and welcome. All staff are very effective, understanding, and supporting.” “You come in here and discover your identity. I faced my fear, shame, guilt, breaking down the impact of residential schools.” “NEC is a place where we can hold our heads up high and be open to learning.”

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Adult Upgrading Grant Funding

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Adult Upgrading Grant Funding Financial Aid and awards The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) provides financial support to low income Indigenous learners enrolled in Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Adult Special Education programs at British Columbia public post-secondary institutions. Financial support received from this grant is non-repayable, meaning students do not have to pay back the funding they receive. Indigenous Adult Basic Education “Not just education. It’s self-discovery. I know myself in a lot of ways I didn’t before.” What is covered under the Adult Upgrading Grant? This grant covers the costs associated with tuition, student fees, books, unsubsidized childcare and transportation for learners most in need of financial assistance. Am I eligible? You may be eligible if you meet all of the following: An adult Attending a public post-secondary institution in B.C. and enrolled in an approved Adult Basic Education, Adult Special Education, or English as a Second Language course  Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, protected person1  or BC resident Able to demonstrate your gross family income is below the level listed in sections six and seven How do I apply? NEC application is available online. The application form is also available in person at the Financial Aid Office.  Should you require further assistance, please contact the Admission  Apply now FAQ We Are Here To Help You With Any Questions You May Have How do I apply? If you filed a tax return, include a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment (NOA) of the current year, for yourself, your spouse, or your parents, whichever applies. If you are unable to produce a CRA NOA, please include an explanation with your application. You will still need to present documentation of your gross income. Acceptable documentation includes, but is not limited to, the following: • T4 Statement of Remuneration Paid • T1 General (LINE 15000) • T5007 Statement of Benefits • ROE Record of Employment • PAY STUB • T5 Statement of Investment Income • Letter from employer(s) confirming income amount. If you are unsure, contact the Financial Aid & Awards office to find out what is acceptable. Then submit your application  Which is the next step after I apply? We ensure that everything is complete. You will receive an email within a week indicating if you were accepted, refused, or missed anything. Admissions will provide next steps. Check your email for details if your  AUG funding is approved, such as how to obtain your textbooks. You will need to purchase your own supplies, such as paper and pens.Do not pay any fees or buy textbooks. Refunds will not be granted.If you add a course, AUG will not automatically finance it. You must contact the Financial Aid & Awards office to include it on your grant application. Is the Adult Upgrade Grant a loan? No. It is a grant, therefore you do not have to pay it back. Can I receive the AUG if I am working or other financial support? Yes. However, students’ gross family income and the total of additional financial aids are required to determine what percentage you can get. Am I eligible to receive the AUG if my gross family income exceed the income? Students whose gross family income and other financial supports exceed the income threshold by up to 10% will be eligible to receive up to 50% of the tuition cost (other costs are not eligible).

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Indigenous Education

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NEC is transforming! Changing our name is part of this work and you are invited! A new name for NEC Names tell us who we are. They tell us who we belong to. NEC and local host nations stand together for our first discussion on choosing our new name.   We want to hear from you! With input from our Elders, community, alumni, students and staff, we uphold cultural authenticity in every step in this transformation. Online naming conversation This Facebook group was created specifically to ask for input regarding our name change discussion. We appreciate your respectful participation and willingness to share some of your experiences, thoughts, or reflections on what NEC has meant to you. Join the conversation Storytelling Open House: Join us on January 24th to hear stories of the NEC and to share your own. Together, we’ll set the table for this engagement moment and cultural work.  Details:    January 24th, Fireside Lounge, NEC     Drop in between 2-7pm.     Cultural work at 4pm.   For our friends unable to attend in person, we’ll be sharing a way to participate online next week. Stay tuned!  Maps Online conversation Why does the NEC have to change its name? Our transition to a public post-secondary institute requires us to remove “College” from our name. This is a requirement set by the provincial government in order to carry out our transition from a local college into an institute with provincial reach.    You may feel uncomfortable about this change and understandably so. Names tell us who we are. They tell us who we belong to. We want to reassure you that our naming process will be carried out in a culturally authentic way, following Longhouse protocols.  join NEC Stories group in Facebook 

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Open Longhouse

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OPEN HOUSE Experience our stunning Longhouse, learn about NEC’s academic offerings, and discover the student resources available to learners. Get your questions answered by our expert faculty and staff.  Register here February 18, 2026 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm Are you interested in learning more about Native Education College? Get a glimpse into student life in NEC Longhouse.  Program advisors will support you in making a well-informed decision about the program that best suits your interest and career aspirations.

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Support Indigenous Education

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Support Culturally Authentic Education Honouring Feast & gala Leading the pathway towards Truth and Reconciliation By donating to NEC, you are helping Indigenous learners fulfill their educational goals while honouring their heritage and preserving culture for future generations. Enter to support All fundraising efforts proceeds will contribute to our fundraising goal, which will directly support our student food program, workshops, and resources while encouraging and supporting Indigenous peoples in British Columbia to find a path to a meaningful career based on Indigenous teachings & values. NEC Certificates & Diploma are the core of reconciliation, economic success, and a sustainable future for all Nations For additional information, please contact: mharkey@necvancouver.org We acknowledge the traditional lands where NEC is situated, as the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations ways to help! Student Resources Contribute to the free services and resources NEC can give to students so they can achieve their educational goals in a supportive and flexible setting. Education Provide a supportive and safe space, where students build their skills, develop their gifts, and gain experience in the classroom, industry and community needed for success now and in the future. Food program Contribute to the food program, which creates balance in the lives of students in order to meet their goals Knowledge and Culture Support cultural activities for students to participate in with a sense of belonging, connection to traditions, and reconnection with their roots Wellness Warriors Donate money to recreational activities and sports leagues for Indigenous young peoples to keep a balance in their student life. Outreach Communities Build relationships with all Nations to bring knowledge and strong communities

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Feast & Gala RSVP

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Honouring Feast & gala We are very excited to welcome you again at our annual Feast & Gala. Fill out my online form. Ticket revenue, monetary donations, and silent auction proceeds will contribute to our fundraising goal, which will directly support our student food program, workshops, and resources while encouraging and supporting Indigenous peoples in British Columbia to find a path to a meaningful career based on Indigenous teachings & values. NEC Certificates & Diploma are the core of reconciliation, economic success, and a sustainable future for all Nations. September 14th 2023! Help us raise critical funds by participating in our on-site silent auction which will take place during the Honouring Feast Gala event, or by making a donation directly on our page. Donate online We acknowledge the traditional lands where NEC is situated, as the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations ways to help! Student Resources Contribute to the free services and resources NEC can give to students so they can achieve their educational goals in a supportive and flexible setting. Education Provide a supportive and safe space, where students build their skills, develop their gifts, and gain experience in the classroom, industry and community needed for success now and in the future. Food program Contribute to the food program, which creates balance in the lives of students in order to meet their goals Knowledge and Culture Support cultural activities for students to participate in with a sense of belonging, connection to traditions, and reconnection with their roots Wellness Warriors Donate money to recreational activities and sports leagues for Indigenous young peoples to keep a balance in their student life. Outreach Communities Build relationships with all Nations to bring knowledge and strong communities

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VIP GUEST

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Honouring Feast & gala We are very excited to welcome you again at our annual Feast & Gala. Fill out my online form. Ticket revenue, monetary donations, and silent auction proceeds will contribute to our fundraising goal, which will directly support our student food program, workshops, and resources while encouraging and supporting Indigenous peoples in British Columbia to find a path to a meaningful career based on Indigenous teachings & values. NEC Certificates & Diploma are the core of reconciliation, economic success, and a sustainable future for all Nations. September 14th 2023! Help us raise critical funds by participating in our on-site silent auction which will take place during the Honouring Feast Gala event, or by making a donation directly on our page. Donate online We acknowledge the traditional lands where NEC is situated, as the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations ways to help! Student Resources Contribute to the free services and resources NEC can give to students so they can achieve their educational goals in a supportive and flexible setting. Education Provide a supportive and safe space, where students build their skills, develop their gifts, and gain experience in the classroom, industry and community needed for success now and in the future. Food program Contribute to the food program, which creates balance in the lives of students in order to meet their goals Knowledge and Culture Support cultural activities for students to participate in with a sense of belonging, connection to traditions, and reconnection with their roots Wellness Warriors Donate money to recreational activities and sports leagues for Indigenous young peoples to keep a balance in their student life. Outreach Communities Build relationships with all Nations to bring knowledge and strong communities

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NEC SCHOLARSHIPS

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Post-secondary education scholarships For Indigenous Peoples NEC offers scholarships for all post-secondary programs, excluding provincially funded ones, to help you acquire the skills and qualifications needed to confidently pursue your professional goals. Scholarships are available to new incoming students, while bursaries are offered to current students. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded and they do not need to be paid back. You can read about the eligibility requirements on the application form below. To stay informed about availability and deadlines, please subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. NEC Scholarships  NEC Bursaries The application requirements are as follows: 1. Applicant must self-declare as Indigenous (Status or Non-Status). 2. A funding denial letter from your band or sponsor is required. 3. Complete all required fields on the application form and await the assessment. oTHER FUNDINGS

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