Community-based programs with the Native Education College
The Native Education College collaborates with First Nations, Métis, and Indigenous community agencies to offer accredited post-secondary and adult upgrading programs across British Columbia.
Our outreach initiatives are guided by our partner community’s vision and needs to ensure meaningful program delivery.
This provides students with the opportunity to continue their learning journey right in their communities without needing to relocate.
Partnership and Collaboration
Our work with communities begins with understanding their vision and the students we serve. When planning and delivering programs in partnership, we want to make sure we respect the traditions and culture of the Host Nation(s) and the Land the work is being done on. During the joint planning process, we consider seasonal activities, cultural events as well as available local services to support students’ community connections and success in the program.
Our Program features
At the Native Education College, we are intentional in creating a space for education, learning, and well-being by acknowledging and welcoming the whole person. We provide academic and cultural supports, counseling, and respect for cultural values. Our curriculum is guided by Indigenous knowledge and value systems and supports an understanding of the reality of colonization and the renewal of strong Indigenous cultures and communities through decolonization.
NEC provides Adult Upgrading, Certificate and Diploma programs, as well as an Associate Degree of Arts in Indigenous Studies, which can be delivered in a variety of ways ranging from in-person, blended to online learning formats. All programs can be delivered in community. These programs prepare students for life after college with practical, hands-on learning opportunities and real-life job skills and experiences. Students can also use their credentials to pursue further studies at the NEC or other colleges and universities.
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Accreditation
Since 1979, the Native Education College has been operated by a nonprofit society under the leadership of an all Indigenous board of directors. Post-secondary programs are designated through the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and students are eligible for StudentAidBC. The NEC is a member of the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association of BC.