Help us shape the future of post-secondary education
What do you want for your children's future education in our region? What learning opportunities do you wish you had access to locally? We are creating a sustainable development plan for post-secondary education and training in qathet and we want you to be part of the conversation. Take our survey and automatically be entered in the Prize Draw!
“tiwšɛmawtxʷ where community and learning connect.
On September 20, 2022 the Tla’amin Nation Executive Council gifted our qathet region campus with the name tiwšɛmawtxʷ which means House of Learning, a name that reflects our place in the community. We honour this name each and every day through inclusion and accessibility for all who wish to expand their knowledge and experience.
Take your first-year of university right here at home
Complete 6 credits in English and Indigenous Studies plus 18 elective credits to earn our brand new Arts One Certificate! All of our courses count toward your first year of university and are transferrable to most institutions. Take our classes remotely or in-person. Start your university journey right here at home.
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