Online Zoom Information session for UBC's Indigenous Teacher program set for Thursday

For those thinking of a teaching career, the UBC Indigenous Teacher program is preparing for its next intake of students and an online Zoom session set for Thursday will provide more background on the 14 month program.

The features of the program include:

Bachelor of Education Degree with an Indigenous specialization 

Holistic support that nurtures identity, belonging, and wellbeing. 

A cohort model that creates community and support amongst NITEP students 

Courses and curricula enhanced through Indigenous perspectives including local Elders & knowledge keepers 

Support from Indigenous mentors and educators 

A traditional program with contemporary values that exemplifies how Indigeneity can be interwoven within mainstream post-secondary education

Thursday's Information session from 4 to 5:30 will be hosted by Dr. Jan Hare and Angela Wolfe, MEd who will provide background on the program and the requirements needed to qualify for participation in it.

A video from NITEP helps share more background with an overview of the program and what the participants have gained from their studies and applied in their work in education.

Further details related to the program, as well as some thoughts from current and past students can be reviewed from the UBC website.

To participate in Thursdays Zoom conference use the code and passwords noted below:

For notes on Post secondary education in the Northwest see our archive page here.