Yellowhead Tribal College

Healthier communities need educated people who understand them.

YTC's Indigenous Health Support Worker and First Nation Health Administration programs train graduates to serve their communities with both professional skills and cultural understanding.

Apply at ytced.ab.ca

Proudly serving Alexander First Nation | Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation | O'Chiese First Nation | Sunchild First Nation : Treaty 6 Territory

Culture is not a course. It is how we teach everything.

Cultural programming is an integral part of Yellowhead Tribal College. It furthers students' understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture while affirming individual self-identity.

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Proudly serving Alexander First Nation | Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation | O'Chiese First Nation | Sunchild First Nation : Treaty 6 Territory

Save the Date! YTC Student Orientation will be from Tuesday, September 1 to Friday, September 4, 2026.

For more information, please contact Francine Arcand at [email protected] or call (780) 484-0303

Students please complete the link to the Orientation 2026 Google Form below.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/zKUYxeQf8XyuBZiD8

Forty years of graduates building stronger Nations.

Every year, Yellowhead Tribal College graduates return to their communities as teachers, social workers, environmental stewards, language keepers, and leaders. This is what forty years looks like.

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Proudly serving Alexander First Nation | Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation | O'Chiese First Nation | Sunchild First Nation : Treaty 6 Territory

Protect the land. Use the latest tools to do it.

Yellowhead Tribal College's Environmental Monitoring and Drone Technician program combines Indigenous environmental stewardship with hands-on drone and monitoring technology training. The land needs people who understand both worlds.

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Proudly serving Alexander First Nation | Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation | O'Chiese First Nation | Sunchild First Nation : Treaty 6 Territory

Please be advised that the Yellowhead Tribal Council offices will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, in observance of the Civic Holiday – Heritage Day.

Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, August 4 at 8:30 AM.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
📞 For our full staff directory, please visit:
www.ytced.ab.ca/ytc-staff

Start your day with smudge.

At Yellowhead Tribal College, students are encouraged to visit, talk, and smudge with Elders as part of their education. Ceremony grounds every day of learning in something deeper than a textbook.

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Proudly serving Alexander First Nation | Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation | O'Chiese First Nation | Sunchild First Nation : Treaty 6 Territory

Four Nations. One College. Forty years of purpose.

Alexander First Nation. Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. O'Chiese First Nation. Sunchild First Nation. In 1986 they created a College that would serve their people on their terms. That commitment has never wavered.

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Proudly serving Alexander First Nation | Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation | O'Chiese First Nation | Sunchild First Nation : Treaty 6 Territory

Are you ready to make a difference in our community? 💜

We are excited to announce that the application deadline for the Indigenous Health Support Worker (IHSW) Diploma has been extended to August 15, 2026!

This 2-year, in-person program at our Edmonton campus offers a unique learning experience that combines Indigenous healing practices with Western health perspectives. Whether you're looking to become a Health Liaison, Wellness Worker, or Indigenous Mental Health Support Worker, this program provides the foundation for a meaningful career.

Admission Requirements:
- English 30-1 (55%) or English 30-2 (65%)
- Mature Status (21+) also considered

Graduates also have the opportunity to enter Year 2 of the First Nations Health Administration (FNHA) degree. Join us in nurturing Indigenous cultures and traditions through education!

Apply here: https://ytc.orbundsis.com/einstein-freshair/application/online_application_form.jsp?id=82&aid=65

For more information, contact Normie Carlson at [email protected].

📍 10045 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 2P7
📞 (780) 484-0303
🌐 https://www.ytced.ab.ca/