St'át'imcets Language Fluency Certificate Program

Purpose

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report calls to action for post-secondary institutions to create university and college degree programs in Aboriginal languages. In reaction to this NVIT, as a member of the Indigenous Language Fluency Consortium, designed this curriculum to meet the community demands to retain language fluency in community members.

The Indigenous Language Fluency Degree framework is designed to meet Indigenous community language standards as well as academic standards to ensure that NVIT graduates are successful and effective fluent language speakers in their respective communities.

The program is unique in that it emphasizes the language fluency, knowledge and skills relevant to all the worldview of Indigenous communities.  Developing Indigenous language fluency is at a critical stage with a high need for qualified fluent speakers particularly in the Indigenous communities across the country.

Program Delivery Location

Merritt and Community locations within the Stʼatʼimc language speaking communities. 

Programs 

The St’át’imcets Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma programs are foundational and innovative programs with a focus on St’át’imcets content in the language fluency curriculum. Admission is open to all learners within the respective Indigenous communities, particularly those wishing to enhance their knowledge, understanding and conversation ability of Indigenous languages. The program is designed to be delivered year-long through the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Indigenous Language Fluency programs will be prepared for employment in many different career areas:

The Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma is approved by the local language authorities in their respective communities. Successful completion of the program will allow graduates to work with community members and First Nations organizations.

Admission Requirements for Certificate

• Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status


• English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or English 12 or English 060;


• A letter of intent detailing reasons why one is interested in program.

NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the program coordinator or an NVIT Academic and Financial Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.            

Course and Program Transferability

The Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma programs are articulated through BC Council on Admissions and Transfer. For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca

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