VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ Celebrates 50 years of post-secondary education and training
The 2024 to 2025 academic year marks the 50th anniversary of post-secondary education and training delivery in the qathet region.
We began in 1974 as Malaspina College offering evening classes out of a small office space on Marine Avenue. Over the course of 5 decades, we have outgrown several spaces and since 1983 we have been located at our current address (which was once Gordon Park Elementary). This location also has seen growth with additional classrooms, offices and, in the past few months, a brand new, state-of-the-art nursing lab.
We have seen many changes over the years, from our physical location to the programs we offer and the communities we serve. But one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to providing personalized learning opportunities to help students reach their educational and professional goals.
Beginning with our community birthday party on campus on Saturday, October 5, 2024, we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a variety of events and initiatives over the coming months. We hope you will join us in this celebration.
tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus celebrates student success
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus welcomed students, faculty, staff and guests from the community to celebrate and recognize student success. Guest speakers included our campus Elder in Residence, Eugene Louie and VIU Provost and Vice President Academic, Michael Quinn. The Tla'amin Nation drummers performed a welcome song and honour song. Guests enjoyed carnival games, a vintage car show and a tasty lunch provided by the Three Chicken Farm food truck.
tiwšɛmawtxʷ Students win big at Skills Canada Regionals
On February 23, 2024 several of our students participated in the annual Skills Canada regional technology and trades competition held at North Island College in Campbell River. Our students scored three medals including a silver in Carpentry and a bronze and gold in Automotive. Congratulations to all the students who participated. Learn more about our Automotive program and Carpentry program.
Who was Israel Wood Powell?
In this special talk, guest speaker, Dr. Sean Carleton, settler scholar of History and Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, examines the origins of settler colonial rule in British Columbia. The event took place at Powell River Public Library on February 10, 2024. Watch the recorded livestream.
qʷeqʷayʔawt̓xʷ - "Place where one comes to talk"
Visit our qʷeqʷayʔawt̓xʷ! The qʷeqʷayʔawt̓xʷ on the tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus welcomes all campus community members. It is a place where one comes to talk and home-away-from-home for First Nations, Status, Non-Status, Metis, and Inuit students where an Elder in Residence is available to assist with matters that arise at each stage of the student experience.
tiwšɛmawtxʷ Writing Centre and Learning Hub is open
Struggling with an assignment? Lost down a rabbit hole of research for an essay? The Writing Centre Learning Hub offers free support to all students throughout the semester! In-person and online support is available.
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