March Student Newsletter
March 1, 2021 | Issue No.6
Upcoming Events
See whats happening at NIC this month;
Indigenous Education Advisor Sarah Lawrence is taking late night advising appointments until 8:00 pm on March 2nd, 16th, and 30th. You can book an appointment online or email her directly.
Important Notes:
Make sure you watch your myNIC email for updates regarding admission, registration, and class information!

Graduating this year? Make sure you
Welcome
Hi Everyone!
Now that we have passed some major key dates- we want to know how the semester is treating you. What do you have left to do? How does the mid-point of the semester feel? Do you need any additional support? Please reach out to our team anytime!
Make sure you are staying on top of and understanding NIC's key dates here.
If you see something missing let us know!
Connect anytime regarding ideas you would like to share regarding the newsletter.
Our Indigenous Education team wants to provide this newsletter to best support you!
Indigenous Education Lounges:

The Indigenous Education Lounges are now Tuesdays from 11-12, with every other week having a theme!

March Themes:
March 9th, Join Sarah and Fernanda to discuss Traditional Food Gathering

March 23rd, Join Sandra and Maggie to discuss Button Blankets: the why & the how.

If you are interested in attending, or would like to know more please email our Indigenous Advising team.

From the Indigenous Education Team;
Knowledge Keeper Teaching
This past month at NIC, we celebrated our Healthy Relationships Week. Indigenous Education Advisor, Rylee LaTrace, recently listened to a lecture where Sarah Hunt, Indigenous Author, Researcher, and Professor, shared some of her work.
Food for Thought
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FAQ's
Each moth we will keep you up to date with some of the Frequently asked questions at this time of year, and provide some insight to them:
This month Sandra, the Port Hardy Advisor, has put a twist on our FAQ's:

FIRST A FACT AND THEN A QUESTION FOR YOU!

A survey was done with all stakeholders (students, staff, community, etc.) of the College for the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. One question was about the vision statement for the College, and what the most important aspects of it should be. The number one answer, over 80%, was for the college to embrace and reflect diversity/inclusion/multiculturalism.

My question is -what does that actually look like to you? How do we action that from your perspective? With the College in the process of selecting a new President, with COVID, things are changing here at NIC and it’s a perfect time/opportunity to speak your truth and share YOUR vision. Email us with your thoughts, and we promise to bring them forward!
Funding Opportunities
Here we will provide funding supports and upcoming opportunities for your educational journey as well as contact information for outside agencies that may be able to help!
Emergency Funding
Available to students who are registered in North Island College Classes. For more information connect with your Indigenous Advisor or email us at indigenousadvising@nic.bc.ca
Are you studying at NIC in September 2021?
Watch your myNIC page for the NIC Foundation Awards. Coming Soon!
Bursaries & Scholarships
  • BCANDS' Indigenous Support for Student Learning Program (SSLP);
Eligible students can connect with British Columbia Aboriginal Network of Disability Society directly, email your advisor, or connect with indigenousadvising@nic.bc.ca for an application.

Job & Opportunity Postings


Did you know that NIC has Student Employment Advisors who are here to help you? Learn more HERE
A Note About Mental Health
Our counselling team will be back on January 4th when classes start. The counselling team can help with a variety of stressors and strategies that you might want to address in the New Year!
After a year of learning about how to live with the impacts of COVID, we want to know how you are doing?
Global News and Stats Canada shared that 60% of Indigenous Peoples said that their mental health had worsened significantly due to COVID. We want to know how you are doing and what services you might want to access.
Aboriginal Educational Advisors are available to assist students in developing educational plans, liaise with instructors, support financial aid inquiries, and refer you to other services.
Advising
Meet our advisors and read up on who they are and where they come from!
Book an Advising Appointment; Our Indigenous Advisors are available to all students! You can book with us using the options "Indigenous Student Advising" or "Indigenous Programs"
You can book a "Future Student" Appointment with one of our Indigenous Advisors by selecting the "Future Indigenous NIC Student " option.