SUMMER READ!!
ABORIGINAL BOOK & VIDEO CLUB GATHERING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
This summer read
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” By Sherman Alexie
and then meet at our book club gathering on September 24, 2013
Location TBA
REGISTER: jking@summer.com
For more info. email: atenning@summer.com, nsearcy@summer.com, jking@summer.com
BC HYDRO TRADES & SKILLED TRAINING ABORIGINAL AWARD DEADLINE!
The BC Hydro Trades & Skilled Training Aboriginal Award program is provided by BC Hydro to assist qualifying individuals for payment of tuition and other expenses up to $5,000 in respect of certain programs at Northern Lights College. Additional funding to cover living expenses may be available based on financial need and personal circumstances. This Award program focuses on increasing participation in trades training and supporting the development of skilled workers in northeast British Columbia.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 30, 2013: for students entering a program in September 2013
November 30, 2013: for students entering a program in January/February 2014
CONTACT:
Financial Aid Officer, Fort St. John Campus
Email: fsj_student_services@nlc.bc.ca
Rachel Thompson
Financial Aid Officer Fort Nelson Campus
Telephone: 250-774-2741
Email: rthompson@nlc.bc.ca
Billie-Jo Crandall
Financial Aid Officer Dawson Creek Campus
Telephone: 250-784-7604
Email: bcrandal@nlc.bc.ca
Kathy Hecker
Financial Aid Officer Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge Campuses
Telephone: 250-788-2248
Email:khecker@nlc.bc.ca
Tawnshi Kiyawow to all. This Friday we will celebrate National
Aboriginal Day in Canada. However in every community there will
be events, activities and celebration to share in our culture
and heritage. I encourage you all to attend any event scheduled
in the great Metis Region of Thompson Okanagan and the chartered
communities within; Merritt/Ashcroft, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon,
Kelowna, Penticton, Grand Forks and especially the gathering
June 21-22-23 in Falkland.
Ooknakane Friendship Center 146 Ellis St. Penticton BC
Phone: 250-490-3504
Entertainment
Hoop Dancing
Traditional Food and BBQ
Free family dinner at 6:00
karleedelaurier@gmail.com
June 2013
Métis Community Services Society of BC
#201-2949 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1W1
Ph: 250-868-0351, Fx: 250-868-0359, Toll Free: 1-877-965-6237
Website: http://www.mcsbc.org, Email: admin@mcsbc.org
Saturday June 1 6th ANNUAL ROOTS CELEBRATION Armstrong Fairgrounds
Sunday June 2 6th ANNUAL ROOTS CELEBRATION Armstrong Fairgrounds
Tuesday June 4 Métis Womens’ Circle 2:00-3:30pm
Kelowna Métis Assoc. Open 9:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesday June 11 Kelowna Métis Assoc. Open 9:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesday June 18 Kelowna Métis Assoc. Open 9:30am – 4:00pm
Friday June 21 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY
Stuart Park: 4-8pm
1414 Water St. *pls bring a lawnchair
Saturday June 22 METIS GATHERING
Falkland Rodeo Grounds: June 21-23
For info email: metisgathering@gmail.com
Sudnay June 23 METIS GATHERING
Falkland Rodeo Grounds: June 21-23
For info email: metisgathering@gmail.com
Tuesday June 25
Kelowna Métis Assoc. Open 9:30am – 4:00pm
Adult Drum Circle 5:00-6:30pm
SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN METIS ASSOCIATION – PENTICTON BC
There will be a meeting with Clara Dalcol who is the Metis Nation of BC Provincial Women’s Representative on Thursday June 6. We will meet at the Bufflehead Bistro at the Lakeside Resort at 5:30 pm. I hope you can make it. We will have a chance to find out what other Metis women are doing across BC.
President: Marlene Cox Bishop
