Governance of NVIT

NVIT believes in the right of Aboriginal people to determine their own future. NVIT is committed to ensuring Aboriginal people have access to an education that is recognized in the mainstream and relevant to our communities. The Governance processes at NVIT are determined both by our identity as an Aboriginal institute and by the College and Institute Act. At NVIT the Elders provide cultural guidance and support across the institution.

The Board of Governors

The Board consists of eight or more members appointed by the Province of British Columbia from nominations submitted by the Board of Governors, and four elected positions, two from the students and two from faculty and the staff at NVIT. NVIT’s President and its Education Council Chair are both non-voting members of the Board. The Board sets our Mission, Values, and Vision, provides overall direction, and is a key link with communities. The Board has authorities and responsibilities determined by provincial legislation.

For more information regarding the Board of Governors please call Pat Brown at (250) 378-3306.

Board of Governors Appointments

Effective Fall 2012

Ministry Appointed Members:
Angela Wesley (Chair) Nuu-chah-nulth Nation	BC Aboriginal member-at-large	term ends July 2015
Shane Coutlee (Vice Chair) Lower Nicola Band	NVIT‘s 5 founding communities	term ends November 2014
Harold Calla Squamish Nation	BC Aboriginal member-at-large	term ends July 2013
Lyndale George Skidegate First Nation	BC Aboriginal member-at-large	term ends July 2014
Michele Guerin Musqueam First Nation	BC Aboriginal member-at-large	term ends July 2014
Yvonne Mensies Coldwater Band	NVIT’s 5 founding communities	term ends July 2015
Harry Nyce, Jr. Nisga’a First Nation	BC Aboriginal member-at-large	term ends July 2014
Gabrielle Ollinger Cowessess First Nation	BC Aboriginal member-at-large	term ends July 2015
Charlene Taylor Heiltsuk Nation	BC Aboriginal member-at-large	term ends July 2015
Elected Members:
Stefan Zabek	NVIT Faculty Representative	term ends December 2013
Sandra Tiessen	NVIT Support Staff Representative	term ends December 2014
Sandra Morris	NVIT Student Representative	term ends July 2013
VACANT	NVIT Student Representative	term ends July 2013
Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members:
Ken Tourand	NVIT President
Al Fukushima	NVIT Education Council Chair

Board Vacancy

Board Member Biographies:

http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/BRDO/boardView.asp?boardNum=127639