Module 1 Post #5
When researching indigenous communities educational goals I came across the Native Education College (NEC).
I had never heard of the NEC before but learnt that they opened their doors in 1967 and are BC largest private Aboriginal College. To quote the site, NEC’s focus “is to meet the needs of Aboriginal adult students requiring developmental, vocational, and applied academic programs to access employment or further post-secondary education.” On the website they state that their “philosophy is founded on the principles upheld by the Elders of our respective nations. The values of our people are contained in the teachings of our Elders – to protect our spirituality, our culture and our land.”
Aboriginal students can take part in many different programs from studying towards their Graduation Diploma to studying business, health and cultural landscapes with a focus on aboriginal culture beliefs and philosophies.
Regards,
Greg Campbell