Committed to Aboriginal Learners...
Building on a strong, province-wide reputation, we design, develop, and deliver a wide variety of off-site educational and community services in partnership with First Nations. Vancouver Island University has campuses located in Duncan, on the traditional territories of Quw’utsun’ Tribe; in Nanaimo, territorial home of the Snuneymuxw; and in Powell River, territorial home of the Sliammon people.
Anticipate...
- A strong commitment to Aboriginal education, embracing culture and tradition
- A welcoming and encouraging atmosphere, where we value Aboriginal ways of knowing and being
- A Student Affairs team that includes Elders-In-Residence who support Aboriginal learners
- An easily accessible, friendly and supportive environment
Imagine...
- A place that provides a necessary starting point for Aboriginal learners, at any level
- A place where Aboriginal student success is our priority
- A place where Aboriginal students represent a significant part of the total student population
- A Gathering Place, built for VIU’s Aboriginal students and community partners, and influenced by the traditional Coast Salish pre-European contact structures
- A place where Chief Shawn Atleo, our Chancellor and National Chief to the Assembly of First Nations, focuses his efforts on the empowerment of the people and their communities towards self-determination and building hope for the future
Achieve your community goals!
Contact us to discover how we can help.
Kim Tooby, Program Coordinator
Phone: 250.746.3546
Fax: 250.746.3529
Email: Kim.Tooby@viu.ca
