student Activities Get involved in Health & Wellness activities Being a student also means working on your well-being and modifying parts of your life that will help you become more focused on your goals and lead to healthier physical, emotional and spiritual outcomes. Developing and practicing these changes looks and feels different to everyone. Finding wellness is about figuring out what’s best for you. We invite you to be part of the NEC community and self-care practices to support your well-being. NEC is recognized as a strong community that has welcomed all Nations for over 55 years. Community care gives us opportunities to create connections and we can learn from each other. Physical At NEC our Wellness Warriors program is focused in creating and maintaining an inclusive and healthy environment that encourages you to be physically active, make positive life choices, and develop your leadership skills. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or new to physical activity, we invite you to come out and take part in our free, accessible activities. A coach will help you by making recommendations and referring you to additional resources and programs. The coach instructs classes, provides fitness and nutrition advice, leads workshops, and activities. Get active Spiritual Our spiritual space will encourage and assist you in finding solutions to problems before they become crises; Mediation allows you to meet face to face in a safe and neutral setting. The spiritual room at NEC was created for meditation, connection, smudging, drumming, and counselling apprentices. Talk to us Emotional NEC provides a variety of workshops and spiritual activities developed by counsellors and Elders for all students to feel mentally, emotionally, and spiritually supportive.Our safe and supportive space ensures that you are non-judgmental in coming together and exploring your identities and what that means to you. Get involved Wellness Warrior Teamwork, competitiveness, and support are what our players can expect when joining the Wellness Warriors – NEC’s sports programs and activities.  The Wellness Warriors Nighthawks community athletics program was started in early 2012 by a group of committed volunteer Native Education College staff and students who saw a great demand for more opportunities for both structured and informal sport, physical activity and wellness programming Indigenous People.  Nighthawks Athletics Teamwork, competitiveness, and support are what our players can expect when joining the Wellness Warriors – NEC’s sports programs and activities. Our students participate in a number of events throughout the year. Indigenous Culture At NEC, our strength is having a welcoming environment where our students feel comfortable and can connect or reconnect with their roots, culture, and traditions. We have a number of cultural activities for students to participate in throughout the year. Follow Us On Instagram @NEC_Vancouver

Our Story . NEC History The Native Education College (NEC) was established in 1967 and founded by Ray Collins who worked at the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. The College, then called the Native Education Centre, began as a project to meet the educational needs of Indigenous people who relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia from their rural First Nation communities. The overall objective was to provide Indigenous adult learners with the academic and life skills to secure employment and improve their quality of life. By 1979, NEC became a private college, operated and controlled by BC First Nations. Join us in celebrating Our 55 Anniversary 1967 NEC was established and founded by Ray Collins. The college, was then called Native Education Centre 1979Native Education Centre becomes a society NEC moved toour current longhouse buildingAdd Description Here In 2007 The name was changed to Native Education College. 2022NEC continues to grow and expand its programs NEC NOW Today the College provides a supportive learning environment, including cultural activities, which creates a connection to the Indigenous community of Metro Vancouver. We strive to meet workforce demands by delivering a variety of academic programs that are pathways to careers. Indigenous learners can start their learning journey by choosing one of the 14 transferrable certificate or diploma programs. Academic Programming At Native Education College, we offer various programs in Academic Upgrading, Business, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities & Fine Arts. Most of our certificate and diploma programs are transferrable to other post-secondary schools in British Columbia. Every year, NEC delivers project specific programming. In 2017, we added The Essential: Skills, Culture, & Knowledge, a funded program designed for individuals facing barriers, who are planning to enter into the workforce for the first time, return after an absence, or those changing careers.  In 2018, we added Justice and Public Safety Career Preparatory Certificate which will prepare Indigenous learners for options working in paramedicine, firefighting, corrections, policing and law enforcement

General Admission Requirements NEC aims to provide education to all First Nations in Canada. However, we open our doors to Non-Indigenous Citizens and Permanent Residents. Admission requirements vary by program but, at a minimum, most NEC certificates and diplomas require a successful completion of:  High School Graduates B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (64%) calculated on English studies 12 or English First People 12 and Math 10. Mature Applicants If you are 18+, and did not graduate from high school, you are considered a Mature Applicant and should complete the following assessments at NEC admissions department:  IABE – You may need an English and Math Assessment. Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) Literacy Assessment for all college-level programs If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However, at this time we do not accept international students. Please contact NEC’s admissions department if you require any additional information. Obtain information about the admission requirements and the specific fees according to the program Adult Upgrading Adult Graduation Diploma Requirements Tuition and Fees Mature Applicants Tuition: $0 – Paid by the Province Fees: $150.00 Books: $0 – Depends on the course(s) taken UPass: $186.00 Total Cost: $336.00 18 years old or older High school transcript Completed CAAT assessment. If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. Certificates Office Administration and Employment Training Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants To learn more about it, please contact: tritchie@necvancouver.org B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). English 12 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or Communications 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade Math 10 with a minimum ‘C’ grade  If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. 19 years or older CAAT demonstrating grade 10 in Math Literacy assessment demonstrating 60% in English If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. Indigenous Early Childhood Education Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $6,820.00  Registration:  $75.00  Graduation:  $30.00  Student Association:  $30.00  Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00  Transportation – Upass  $506.00  ECE Lab Fee  $200.00  Food Safe  $110.00  First Aid  $110.00  *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $1,687.35  *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00  TOTAL:  $9,583.35  TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $10,633.35  B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). 2 letters of reference Criminal Record Check TB Test Doctor’s note of good health COVID immunization Passport 18 years old or older NEC English Literacy Assessment with “C-” grade or higher If you do not have your High school transcript, and CAAT assessment documents, you can do  the exams at NEC  Family & Community Counselling Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $5,950.00  Registration:  $75.00  Graduation:  $30.00  Student Association:  $30.00  Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00  Transportation – Upass  $506.00  *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $1,200.00  *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00  *Backpack (w/tax – optional)  $85.05  TOTAL:  $7,806.00  TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $8,941.05  B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). C+ in English 12 2 letters of reference Personal Interest Statement NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However, at this time we do not accept international students. If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or requires Writing Assessment. C+ in English 12 2 letters of reference Personal Interest Statement If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. Indigenous Land Stewardship Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $5,800.00 Registration:  $75.00 Graduation:  $30.00 Student Association:  $30.00 Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00 Transportation – Upass  $414.00 *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $776.00 *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00 TOTAL:  $7,140.00 TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $8,190.00 B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). English 12 “C” grade or higher Letter of Intent  NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However, at this time we do not accept international students. If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. 18 years old or older Completed written assessment with “C” grade or higher If you do not have your High school transcript, and CAAT assessment documents, you can do  the exams at NEC  Indigenous Justice Studies Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $6,700.00  Registration:  $75.00  Graduation:  $30.00  Student Association:  $30.00  Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00  Transportation – Upass  $506.00  *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $1,620.00  *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00  TOTAL:  $8,976.00  TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $10,026.00  B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). Minimum “C” grade in English 12 or “C” grade in Literacy Assessment Letter of Intent  NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However,