This program provides funds to support Kitsumkalum registered academic-stream College and University students.  Applications are available from Kitsumkalum Education Department or can be downloaded here.

Applications to start Post Secondary in September must be submitted by MARCH 30^th  of same year or earlier.  This allows us to prepare to apply for additional funding from ISC, if required. Successful applicants will have their sponsorship confirmed in July-August.

INAC funding is limited to 14 students so please submit your application early between January 1^st  – March 30^th .

If you are thinking about long-term or short-term post-secondary school or training, please contact the Kitsumkalum Education Department as soon as possible, to begin planning. Your application is not a presumptive guaranteed approval. This is a step-by-step process and can take time.

Student Eligibility:

• Must be a REGISTERED Kitsumkalum member, with a STATUS CARD.
• Must complete Kitsumkalum’s Post-Secondary application in full by March 30th. Applications after this date will be received and considered if funding is still available
• Must possess Canadian citizenship
• Applicant must be accepted into an eligible program at an eligible institution
• Must include transcripts of high school and/or prior academic program standing
• Applicants who require additional supports should get in touch with the educational settings Support Services for advising

BC Ministry of Education link for eligible schools.

Eligible programs must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least one academic year in length (as per institute standards) and/or
• Lead to a degree, certificate or University College Entrance Preparatory (UCEP) program

Please note: If you are thinking of going to post-secondary, contact us immediately, as funds are distributed from INAC (Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada) based on previous year reporting.

Kitsumkalum’s Education Department Post-Secondary Appeal Process

In the event a post-secondary applicant wishes to appeal a decision made by the Education Department, please contact the Kitsumkalum Band Manager with a written appeal within 30 days of the department’s decision by email, mail, or drop-off.

Mail to: Kitsumkalum Band Manager, PO Box 544, Terrace, BC V8G 4B5 or call: 250-635-6177 for more assistance.

T’oyaxsut’nüüsm/ Thank-you all!

Marian

Marian Kotowich-Laval, Kitsumkalum Education Coordinator

Email: education@kitsumkalum.com

Phone: 250-635-6177 EXT 104 | Toll-Free: 1-877-635-6177 | Fax: 250-635-4622

Street: 3514 W Kalum Rd, Terrace, BC V8G 0C8

Mailing: PO Box 544, Terrace, BC V8G 4B5

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KitsumkalumEducation/

Website: https://kitsumkalum.com/departments/education/

Office hours: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm  on Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thu (Off Fridays)