Keyano College and Selkirk College have both shared updates on their new Indigenous student spaces. Keyano is constructing an Indigenous Student Centre on its Clearwater Campus that will feature a ceremonial area, a learning common space for study and group activities, a communal kitchen, and a space for the Aunty or Elder-in-residence program. The new centre recently received a $250K donation from the Bouchier Family Charitable Trust. Selkirk has officially opened the Tenth Street Indigenous Gathering Space, which supports learning and reconnection. The space is constructed of timber and tin and features a central fire pit for sacred fires. “The voices, songs and dances shared in the space are healing and demonstrate reconciliation through authentic partnerships,” said Selkirk Director of Indigenous Education & Engagement Dianne Biin.
