North Island College Student Life

🏳️‍🌈 Help us raise the flag at the Comox Valley Campus! Gathering space and colourful snacks provided. 🌈

🦍🌺 It's World Nature Conservation Day! 🌳 🐟

Want to get involved?

♻️ Cut down on plastic use. Switch to plastics that are made of degradable and natural components instead

♻️ Check e-waste. With the fast-changing pace of technology, most e-waste is improperly disposed of. Aim to reduce your e-waste and look for recycling options before buying new products.

♻️ Save water. Simple steps like turning off water taps when not in use can save thousands of liters of water per year

🍁 Happy Canada Day! 🎉

Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day!

Today we honour and celebrate the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society! Let's celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm our commitments to equity, inclusion and mutual respect. 🤝🍁

🌈Campbell River Pride is happening this weekend!🌈

🎻Friday, June 23 - Country Music Night at the Campbell River Art Gallery at 7:30pm (tickets $5 - $25 on a sliding scale)

🎉Saturday, June 24 - Campbell River Pride Festival & Paws for Pride Dog Costume Contest at Spirit Square 2pm-5pm

Check out North Island Pride to learn more!

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!

NIC staff & faculty and the North Island Students' Union had a blast at the K'ómoks Festival today, celebrating Indigenous peoples, cultures and traditions.

The Festival continues until 7 pm tonight at the Puntledge RV Campground.

👏 Thanks to the wonderful work of the K'ómoks First Nation.

The visual for National Indigenous Peoples Day includes some of the same elements as the National Indigenous History Month design. The sun, represented by the date "June 21", remains in the centre to demonstrate its importance in the festivities. First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as the four elements of nature (earth, water, fire and air) are represented by different symbols and colours. The visual is supported by a multicoloured smoke* reminding us of Indigenous spirituality but also the colours of the rainbow, symbol of inclusion and diversity of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and their members.

*Smoke is used in different ways by all three Indigenous groups in Canada. Whether it is to smoke fish and meat, to burn sage and to***co or for sacred ceremonies or celebrations, it is a significant symbol in Indigenous culture.

Description of the three icons
The eagle represents First Nations
The narwhal represents Inuit
The violin represents Métis

Tomorrow is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.

An update is available about the campus fire that took place early this morning.
Visit nic.bc.ca for more info.

We are grateful that only a few small buildings in the Village Annex were damaged & no injuries have been reported.

👏Thank you to the firefighters who prevented further damage.

🚗 The parking lots near the Village Annex will remain closed until further notice.

Due to an early morning fire, part of NIC's campus is closed today, June 15.

Students taking classes in the Village should contact their instructor.

✔️Classes in all other buildings continue as scheduled.
🚗 Please use Lots A or B in front of the campus today until the area reopens.

Updates will be shared when more information is available: https://ow.ly/JL1k50OPw6M

👀 Looking for something to watch?

The National Film Board of Canada has an online screening room with over 5000 productions that you can see for free! Head over to their website to check out some great collections, including one on the transmission of Indigenous knowledge and another on Indigenous-made animation films! 🎥