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20905 Wicklund Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC
T. 604.466.6265

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Upcoming Events

First Annual Aboriginal Leadership Conference

Monday, March 1st, 2021

Please see your Aboriginal Support Worker if you are interested in attending.  More Information to come.

Douglas College Virtual Tour

Monday, February 8th at 1pm via Zoom

Click Here to Register

Youth on the Land

Click Here to Register

SD 42 Trades Information Sessions

The trades program of SD42 is hosting information sessions for students interested in learning a trade as part of their graduation program.

https://apprenticeship.sd42.ca/

You will need to register for these sessions by completing the following form:

https://apprenticeship.sd42.ca/2021-2022-virtual-trades-information-session

  Here are the sessions with dates/times:

Tuesday February 9

6:00pm – Residential Carpentry
7:00pm – Automotive Service Technician

Wednesday February 10

6:00 pm – Professional Cook 1 (Culinary Arts)
7:00 pm – Metal Fabrication

Thursday February 11

6:00 pm – Plumbing / Pipe Fitting
7:00 pm – Construction Electrician

Week of February 15th, 2021

Wednesday February 17

6:00pm – Masonry / Brick Laying
7:00 pm – Landscape Horticulture

Thursday February 18

6:00pm – Hairstylist

YMCA Virtual Indigenous Mentorship Program

Together with other self-identified Indigenous *girls and mentors you will be able to:

  • Make new friends and join a welcoming community, where you can chat about anything from movies, to music, to personal and life experiences and issues
  • Connect, and gain support and advice from other self-identified Indigenous *girls (mentees) and *women role models (mentors)
  • Celebrate our Indigenous cultures and explore social and gender issues together
  • Take part in a variety of fun cultural activities, games, talking circles, and discussions, and explore Indigenous media, current events, music, and art
  • Gain leadership skills, self-esteem, and opportunities to reflect on your life goals and personal experiences

When:

  • Tuesdays, weekly starting January 26th
  • 3:30 – 5:30pm
  • New Session begins in the New Year.

Where:

  • On Zoom. Link will be provided after registration

Click Here to Register

SD42 Post-Secondary Virtual Tours

The secondary team has been working with post-secondary institutions throughout the Lower Mainland to set up small virtual information sessions for students within our department.  Please see the attached poster for dates and times.

Click here to register.

 Simon Fraser University Virtual Tours

SFU is offering a variety of virtual tours– both guided and self-guided, along with information sessions hosted by:

  • Beedie School of Business
  • Faculty of Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences

 Click here to register

Simon Fraser University Indigenous Preview Days

Indigenous Preview Day is an opportunity for students to explore what the student experience at SFU is all about. Students will learn about SFU’s academic programs, hear from current Indigenous Students, engage in cultural programming, and connect with us to learn about exciting projects in our faculties. The following dates are available to register:

  • Thursday, January 14 – 10:00 to 12:00PM
  • Tuesday, January 26 – 10:00 to 12:00PM
  • Tuesday, January 26 – 1:00 to 3:00PM

 Click here to register

Thompson River University Information Sessions

Thompson River University is hosting information sessions for the future students in the coming weeks. Click on the hyperlink to register:

How to Apply—Your first steps to becoming a TRU Student
  • December 14, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Money Matters: Funding your TRU Education (Online Information Session)
  • December 16, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Money Matters: Funding your TRU Education (Online Information Session)
  • January 13, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Post-Secondary and Careers Information Night

We invite all Grade 10-12 students and their guardians to an information session with Aboriginal Education. Students will learn about what we offer in terms of volunteer and work experience opportunities, leadership, as well as how to access post-secondary scholarships and bursaries.

  • Date: January 21st, 2020
  • Time: 5:00-7:00
  • Location: Zoom (information on the attached poster)

Click here to register

 

Métis Youth (MY) Career Journey

Métis Youth (MY) Career Journey is a two-part event hosted by Métis Nation British Columbia’s Ministry of Youth in collaboration with Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia. This free event was created for Métis Youth ages 15 – 30 who have just graduated, are getting ready to enter the professional world, or who just need a refresher. Attendees will learn valuable information to kick start them down their prospective career paths.

Métis Youth are invited to join us both evenings or whichever meets their current needs best. Both nights, attendees have the opportunity to win fun prizes and interview portfolios to help them along their career path.

We’ll cover career planning, resume and cover letter writing, application self-identification, certifications, job searching, mock interviews, first job, and your rights as an employee.

Registration is found on and required through Eventbrite. The Zoom code will be emailed out the day prior.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/my-career-journey-tickets-121270626709 

Dates:

  • Monday Nov 2  5:30-7:00pm
  • Tuesday Nov 3 5:30-7:00 pm

Strengthening Connections – Virtual Fair

November 20, 2020 – 10:00am-4:00pm

A virtual event designed to connect Indigenous students from the Lower Mainland with local post-secondary institutions. Students will have time to connect with the Indigenous education coordinators and recruitment teams, participate in individual institution breakout sessions, and explore their options.

Post-Secondary Information Sessions:

Upcoming Events: https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/for-students/ check this website for different universities’ events.

University of Alberta: We have gone virtual for 2020-2021 and there are many new ways for the students to engage with the U of A. Please visit uab.ca/recruitmentevents to check out our offerings.

SFU Online Information Sessions for prospective Undergraduate Students: We are offering online information sessions for prospective undergraduate students.  Campus Tours: We have moved our Campus Tours online and are currently hosting virtual tours of SFU. Students can learn more and register to attend by visiting: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/campus-tours.html

Langara College Information Sessions ongoing for all Programs:http://langara.ca/news-and-events/information-sessions/

UNBC (University of Northern B.C.): Student for a Day is a day to spend at the campus, sit in some classes, receive a personal tour, visit residence, chat with a recruitment officer, and enjoy lunch free. Some travel cost will be reimbursed up to $500 for students in B.C. For more information please visit: https://www.unbc.ca/future-students/student-day

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