Ministry of Advanced Education
Student Resources | Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training
Are you an Aboriginal student planning your post-secondary education? These resources can help you get the most out of your experience.
Planning
Wondering what jobs are in demand, and what institutions offer the courses you need? Check out these sites:
- WorkBC - information on choosing a career and finding a job.
- Work Futures - research future job opportunities in B.C.
- Find an Institution - lists public and private institutions in B.C.
- Education Planner - explore your post-secondary options in B.C.
- Graduate Student Stories - read about student experiences.
Financial Assistance
You'll find information about financial assistance through these sites:
- StudentAid BC - offers programs including bursaries, loans, loan reduction, and loan forgiveness.
- BC Aboriginal Student Award - provides $1,000 to $3,500 awards to Aboriginal students in their 1st or 2nd year of a post-secondary program.
- Aboriginal Learning Links - provides information on scholarships, bursaries and loans from national, provincial, regional and private sources.
- Aboriginal Scholarship and Bursary Guide - lists scholarships and bursaries available to Aboriginal students throughout Canada.
- Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada - provides information on bursaries for Aboriginal students.
Student Support
While you're in school, explore the following support services and resources.
Aboriginal Gathering Places have been built on almost all public post-secondary institution campuses in B.C. with the financial support of the Ministry of Advanced Education.
They are unique spaces that reflect the culture and traditions, of Aboriginal students. You can use these spaces to meditate, hang out, study, celebrate, and hold ceremonies.
Gathering Places Locations (click on a marker for more details).
Aboriginal student services at post-secondary institutions can help you with your education goals and career planning. Here is a list of links to institution pages.
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- College of New Caledonia
- College of the Rockies
- Camosun College
- Capilano University
- Douglas College
- Emily Carr University of Art and Design
- Justice Institute of British Columbia
- Kwantlen Polytechnic
- Langara College
- Northern Lights College
- North Island College
- Northwest Community College
- Okanagan College
- Royal Roads University
- Selkirk College
- Simon Fraser University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of British Columbia - Vancouver
- University of British Columbia - Okanagan
- University of the Fraser Valley
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Community College
- Vancouver Island University
This downloadable student handbook [PDF] was created to help answer some of your questions and to prepare you for the next step in your journey.
Topics include:
- finding suitable childcare in an urban setting
- accessing affordable housing
- meeting new people in an unfamiliar city
Information is current as of May 2010 and through your own exploration, you may find new related links or resources that will be beneficial throughout your journey.
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