Aboriginal Programs, Courses, and Resources

The College of the Rockies is committed to providing service and support for Aboriginal people seeking further education or training at College of the Rockies.

The Aboriginal Education Coordinator, Aboriginal Students' Association and the Aboriginal Advisory Committee work together to identify and support the development of appropriate, relevant programing which serves Aboriginal communities and provides quality learning opportunities for Aboriginal students.

Recent News

• March 11th - The Bold Eagle Program is a challenging summer employment program that combines military training with Aboriginal culture and customs. Students develop valuable skills such as self-confidnce, self-discipline, teamwork and respect. More information can be found at the Bold Eagle website. The deadline for applications is April 30th
• January 11th - Interested in learning the Ktunaxa language? The College of the Rockies is offering Ktunaxa 101 and Ktunaxa 102 starting on February 1st. These courses are offered in a online format and are 15 weeks long. Contact Jesse Nicholas(jnicholas@cotr.bc.ca) for more information.

Are you an Aboriginal student?*
Please contact us and let us know you're here (by February 1, 2010) so we can include you on our mailing list. You'll receive information about Aboriginal bursaries and scholarships, Aboriginal Student Association information and special events. You can drop by our office, located in Student Services, or send us an email.

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* By definition, the term "Aboriginal" at COTR is inclusive of all Canadians and Americans of Aboriginal ancestry: status Indian; non-status Indian; Métis; and Inuit.