Native Education College facts for kids
| Motto | Where Learners Become Leaders |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1967 |
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Academic affiliation
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CICan, VCC |
| Chairperson | Edward John |
| President | Tammy Harkey |
| Location |
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49°16′00″N 123°05′57″W / 49.2666°N 123.0993°W |
| Campus | Urban |
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The NEC Native Education College is a special school in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It helps Indigenous people learn and grow. It's a private college, which means it's not run by the government. Instead, a non-profit group manages it. This group makes sure the college helps the community. Its motto is "Where Learners Become Leaders."
Working Together
NEC works with other groups to help students. It is part of the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA). This group started in 2003. IAHLA helps schools in British Columbia that are run by Indigenous communities. They work together to make sure students get the best education.
What They Teach
NEC Native Education College offers many different programs and courses. These programs help students get ready for jobs or for more schooling. Here are some of the things you can learn there:
- Aboriginal Adult Basic Education (helps adults finish high school)
- Health Care Assistant (teaches how to help people in hospitals or homes)
- Aboriginal Tourism Operations (learn how to run tours that share Indigenous culture)
- Aboriginal Tourism Management (learn how to manage tourism businesses)
- Family and Community Counselling (helps people learn to support families and communities)
- Early Childhood Education (teaches how to work with young children)
- Aboriginal Justice Studies (learn about law and justice from an Indigenous viewpoint)
- Applied Business Technology (learn computer and business skills)
- Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts (learn to make beautiful jewellery in a traditional style)
A Look Back at History
The NEC Native Education College has been around for a long time. It first started in 1967. In 1979, a special group was formed to take over the college. This group wanted to offer even more types of courses, including college-level classes.
In 1985, the school moved into its current building. This building is special because it looks like a traditional Pacific Coast longhouse. This design honors the history and culture of Indigenous peoples.
In 2007, there was a time when the college almost closed. But many people worked hard to keep it open. With help from the government, a new plan was made to fund private Indigenous colleges. This allowed NEC to continue its important work.
