Important Dates for students to remember
April 10, 2013 Student Presentation Day (required attendance)
April 11, 2013 Student Feast and Awards
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EN'OWKIN CENTRE PROGRAM: INDIGENOUS FINE ARTS
The Indigenous Fine Arts Program exists to develop Indigenous writers and artists, and
continues the longstanding partnership with the University of Victoria.
Creative Writing courses focus on contemporary creative writing forms. Indigenous world-view is
explored in traditional and contemporary oratory, storytelling, and performance arts.
The Visual Arts courses nurture and develop visual expression in various disciplines, including
painting, sculpture, and installation art, by actively engaging students in projects,
presentations, and exhibits.
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL PROFESSIONAL ARTS TRAINING
Calling Aboriginal Writers, Visual Artists, Storytellers, Drum makers, Carvers, Weavers,
Traditional performers, Singers, Photographers and Film makers
Professional established Aboriginal artists are provided mentorship and creation space to engage in
projects, marketing and promotion of their works to develop market ready exhibitions. The NAPAT
program was developed to support the learning of how to "revitalize" traditional art form into
contemporary practice. It is a professional training opportunity that assists the artist to
interpret traditional forms of art in today's context.
Tuition and living allowance subsidy scholarships available by portfolio.
NSYILXCEN (OKANAGAN LANGUAGE) & INDIGENOUS STUDIES
The courses at the En'owkin Centre in the Okanagan Language Program are accredited with the Nicola
Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) with transfer to the University of Victoria (UVic) and the University
of British Columbia of the Okanagan (UBCO).
Students who do not wish to take the courses for college/university accreditation purposes but for
personal interest may apply for an En'owkin Centre Certificate upon completion of the program.
2013/ 2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR (PDF)
UBC OKanagan Summer classes at En’owkin Centre:
These courses require application and registration on-line:
*Aboriginal students may contact Aboriginal Student Services at UBCO
INDG 201 001 (Lecture)
Okanagan Indigenous Peoples' Historical Perspectives
Indigenous historiography as demonstrated through Okanagan traditional oral techniques for documentation of knowledge; an indigenous peoples' approach to orality and the maintenance of social, ecological, and land-based practice. Offered in relationship with the En'owkin Centre.
Credits: 3
Location: Okanagan, En’owkin Centre
Term 1: (May 13, 2013 to Jun 21, 2013)
Withdrawal Dates
Last day to withdraw without a W standing: May 17, 2013
Last day to withdraw with a W standing (course cannot be dropped after this date): May 31, 2013
Term Day Start Time End Time Building Room
1 Tue 10:00 17:00 PEN TIC
Instructor: Marlowe Sam
INDG 301 001 (Lecture)
Examining an Indigenous Methodology: En'owkinwixw
Understanding an Indigenous strategy of community discourse as a methodology for inquiry, a technique of examination employing sequential stages of critical analysis in a whole-systems approach. Offered in relationship with the En'owkin Centre.
Credits: 3
Location: Okanagan, En’owkin Centre
Term 1 (May 13, 2013 to Jun 21, 2013)
Withdrawal Dates
Last day to withdraw without a W standing : May 17, 2013
Last day to withdraw with a W standing
(course cannot be dropped after this date) : May 31, 2013
Term Day Start Time End Time Building Room
1 Wed 10:00 17:00 PEN
Instructor: Marlowe Sam
En'owkin Centre Student Services
The student services office at the En'owkin provides long-term and short-term individual academic counseling as well as a 'drop-in' resource centre to help you resolve any problems you may encounter as the school year unfolds. Traditional Aboriginal values and practices are encouraged whenever applicable.
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Student Services, Dawn Russell |
ACADEMIC PLANNING Our student advisor will help you with the information on career and program planning, course requirements and transferability of En'owkin Centre courses as well as those of other educational institutions.
VOCATIONAL COUNSELING
Career advising is available to help you choose a satisfying career goal using individual/ group interest aptitude inventories and assessments as well as personal skills training.
DRUG, ALCOHOL, ABUSE COUNSELING REFERRALS En'owkin will assist students with referrals to Native Drug & Alcohol services within the local community.
TUTORIAL SERVICES
En'owkin offers a variety of tutorial services including; access to computer resources, instructors (and even fellow students) are willing to provide assistance, tutorials and demonstrations. Students may also contact student services for additional assistance.
STUDENT SOCIETY
At the start of the academic year, the student body may, if it chooses to, elect representatives who will work with student services staff to organize athletic, social and awareness events throughout the year.
CULTURAL AWARENESS
En'owkin maintains a close friendship with the larger Aboriginal community. Aboriginal elders and leaders actively participate in events designed to increase our understanding of the history, traditions and values.
FINANCIAL AID
Information regarding student loans is available for those students not eligible for Band funding. Scholarships and bursary information is also made available to students.
NAPAT students, who qualify, are eligible to apply for tuition and living allowance scholarships. Only a limited number of scholarships are available, so apply early.
HOUSING Unfortunately, En'owkin Centre does not have any student residencies; however, assistance is provided to help students find suitable accommodations. Through the support of the local community En'owkin has been successful in locating suitable accommodation for all students.
ADMISSIONS
STEP ONE: Information & Orientation
Contact us for course descriptions, program options, fees, expenses and other program specific application requirements
Submit a completed application form, $75 application fee (non-refundable) and other program specific application requirements
En'owkin will contact students to arrange academic testing or interviews as required.
All successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance stating registration dates. Financial arrangements are the responsibility of the student.
academic policy
COURSE CHANGE DEADLINES:
Full Year: Sept 15th
Fall Semester: Sept 15th
Winter Semester: Jan 15th
Spring Semester: May 15th
Summer Semester: July 15th
Dates in accordance with accrediting institutions will apply and must be done through the Student Services Administrator where students must complete and submit the appropriate forms. Withdraw dates for each dept. may differ.
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. Please note the refund policy is under financial arrangement.
student conduct
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Students are expected to attend the classes in which they are enrolled.
