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Aboriginal Programs & Services

The purpose of Aboriginal Student Services is to provide easy-access resources and a friendly environment to assist aboriginal students in reaching their maximum potentials. This involves bridging the gap between cultures and enhancing each aboriginal student's participation and success in Okanagan College programs.

Come to the Aboriginal Student Centre!
  • Sunoka Building PE  C13B - a friendly social environment with computer access. Come to work on your assignments or just socialize and relax!
New Aboriginal Mentor for Penticton Campus:


Gail Smith:
gsmith@okanagan.bc.ca
    Gail Smith             
Hours: Wednesday's and Thursday's - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Local: 492-4305 Ext: 3261Aboriginal Student Mentors

  • Okanagan College aboriginal students providing information and personal support to aboriginal students: Amanda Armstrong and Gary Ben. They can be found in the Aboriginal Student Centre, local 3261.
Aboriginal Students Club  


formed and run by aboriginal students

fundraising events

social events


 

  aboriginal collage 
                              
Aboriginal Council
  • distinguished representatives of aboriginal communities in the Okanagan Valley providing Okanagan College with advice, recommendations, and guidance to enhance the participation and success of aboriginal students in OC programs.

Educational Advisor, John Mott
Office: PL 142A  Local: 3219 E-mail: jmott@okanagan.bc.ca

Aboriginal Access and Services Coordinator, James Coble
My office is at the Kelowna campus, but I make frequent visits to the Penticton campus. Call or e-mail me any time if you need assistance, or if you would like to make an appointment with me. My local is 4322 and my e-mail address is jcoble@okanagan.bc.ca
When in Kelowna, drop in to say "Hello" at my office, S124C, in the rear of the Aboriginal Student Centre in the Student Services building.


For more information please visit the Aboriginal Programs & Services website.


Come join us at the Valentine's Day Potluck Luncheon - Valentine
Feburary 14, 2012 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM  
Everyone Welcome!