Northern Lights College

Elder in Residence Dawson Creek
2023-11-23 | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
Day Four
Location: Indigenous Gathering Space
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Open time in Gathering Space
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Teachings: Discrimination of Indigenous Peoples
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Seven Sacred Teachings

Astum! Teachings with Soup and Bannock
2023-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada

Elder in Residence Fort St. John
2023-11-22 | Fort St. John Campus, 9820 - 120th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
Day Three
Fort St. John campus, Indigenous Gathering Space
10–11:30am – Open time in Gathering Space
12–1pm – Teachings: Where are We at and Where are We Going: Working Together for the Future
2–3pm – Open time in Gathering Space

Elder in Residence Dawson Creek
2023-11-22
Day Three
Location: Indigenous Gathering Space
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Teachings: Malcolm’s Residential School Story
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Astum! Teachings with Soup and Bannock – Indigenous Education: The Bear Has Awakened

Elder in Residence Fort St. John
2023-11-21 | Fort St. John Campus, 9820 - 120th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
Day Tw0
Fort St. John campus, Indigenous Gathering Space
11am–12:30pm – Open time in Gathering Space
2–3pm – Teachings on Tsáá? Ché Ne Dane Language – Why are we losing it?

Elder in Residence Dawson Creek
2023-11-21
Day Two
Location: Indigenous Gathering Space
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Open time in Gathering Space
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Turtle Teachings: Importance of the Turtle to Indigenous Peoples
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Tipi Teachings

Annual Christmas Silent Auction
2023-11-20 14:00 - 2023-12-10 15:00 (America/Dawson_Creek)
The time for holiday cheer is here!

Our Annual Christmas Auction kicks off on Monday, November 20, at 2:00pm!

Every year during the holiday season, we adopt local families in need. We host this silent auction where all proceeds are distributed between the adopted families and local food banks. All the items in the auction have been donated by NLC staff, faculty, and students.

Get your Christmas shopping done while giving the gift of a beautiful holiday season to those in need.

More items will be added throughout the auction, so be sure to check out the list by clicking here!

Elder in Residence Fort St. John
2023-11-20 | Fort St. John Campus, 9820 - 120th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
Day one
Location: Indigenous Gathering Space
12–12:30pm – Opening prayer from Gerry, welcome and introductions, Doig River Drummers
12:30–1:30pm – Welcome Feast for Gerry
2–3pm – Story Telling with Gerry Attachie

Elder in Residence Dawson Creek
2023-11-20 | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
Day One
Location: Indigenous Gathering space
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Opening prayer from Malcolm, welcome and introductions, Elder protocol
12:30 – 1:30 PM – Welcome Feast for Malcolm
2:00 – 3:00 PM – Sharing Circle & Talking Stick Teachings

Fort St. John Open House
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Northern Lights College Fort St. John campus, 9820 – 120 Avenue, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada

Dawson Creek Open House
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada

Pumpkin Carving Contest — Dawson Creek
2023-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
Students — we’re having a pumpkin carving contest!
Participate as an individual, or in a team, and carve your best seasonal art!
Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, most creative and funniest pumpkins — there will also be a prize for best overall pumpkin.
First come, first served — there are only 25 pumpkins!
Come out to the DC Campus Cafeteria
Tools will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own.
Bonus! The professional cooking students will be carving a 100lb pumpkin for display, as well as their own pumpkins, to add to the fun!
A big thank you to Dawson C0-0p for the pumpkin donation!

Chetwynd Open House
2023-10-26 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Chetwynd Campus, 5132 50 Street, Chetwynd, British Columbia, V0C 1J0, Canada

Fort Nelson Open House
2023-10-19 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fort Nelson Campus, 5201 Simpson Trail, Fort Nelson, BC, Canada

The Uncaged Mind — Book Reading
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
Katie Potratz, a local hypnotherapist, has written an Amazon bestselling book, The Uncaged Mind. In it, she tells stories of her work with people in pain — both physical and emotional — and helping them become their best confident selves.
Come out at lunch time to the multi-purpose room in CCET, meet Katie, listen to her read from the book, and get your book signed!

The Uncaged Mind — Book Reading
2023-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Fort St. John Campus, 9820 - 120th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
Katie Potratz, a local hypnotherapist, has written an Amazon bestselling book, The Uncaged Mind. In it, she tells stories of her work with people in pain — both physical and emotional — and helping them become their best confident selves.
Come out at lunch time to the Atrium, meet Katie, listen to her read, and get your book signed!

Community Fair - FSJ campus
2023-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Northern Lights College Fort St. John campus, 9820 – 120 Avenue, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
Northern Lights College is hosting their annual COMMUNITY FAIR for new and returning students to discover what their town has to offer them! This event will take place in the Atrium on the FSJ campus.

Community Fair - DC campus
2023-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
Northern Lights College is hosting their annual COMMUNITY FAIR for new and returning students to discover what their town has to offer them! This will take place in the foyer and CCET on the Dawson Creek campus.

Your Favourite Recipe Contest
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-25 | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
North Star Grill, Dawson Creek’s campus cafeteria, is running a contest!
Download this recipe form and submit it to the cafeteria by October 25, and your dish may be served on October 31 at the North Star Grill!

NLCSA General Election
2023-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online, Canada
It’s Election Day!
Check your student email for your voting ballot and cast your vote!

Campus Closed for Truth and Reconciliation observance
2023-10-02
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for all Canadians to commemorate the history and legacy of the residential school system.

It’s a day to honour the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors and remember the children who never came home. It’s a chance to engage and educate people about B.C.’s colonial history and how it has and continues to impact Indigenous communities.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2023-09-30

Driftpile Cree Nation Drummers & Dancers
2023-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
As part of NLC’s Truth and Reconciliation Week, our Indigenous Education Department is hosting the Driftpile Cree Nation, AB, Drummers & Dancers with local DC dancers on Dawson Creek Campus Centre lobby.
There will be teachings about the songs, dance and drumming, tea dance and snacks.
This event is free

Indigenous Engagement Protocols: Building Meaningful Relationships
2023-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
As part of NLC’s Truth and Reconciliation Week, our Indigenous Education Department is presenting this learning opportunity to staff and faculty in our Dawson Creek campus’ Gathering Space.

Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
Truth and Reconciliation awareness film
Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
6-8pm
DC Campus Room 116 (Health Sciences Building)

Nathan Scott — Teaching Circle
2023-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Chetwynd Campus, 5132 50 Street, Chetwynd, British Columbia, V0C 1J0, Canada
Knowledge-keeper Nathan Scott, will host a teachings circle on various cultural aspects such as medicines, drumming, and songs. This free event will be open to students, staff, and faculty.
September 28, 2–5pm at the Chetwynd campus’ Indigenous Gathering Space

Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fort St. John Campus, 9820 - 120th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
Truth and Reconciliation awareness film
Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
6-8pm
FSJ Campus Atrium.

Western Wear Day
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fort St. John Campus, 9820 - 120th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
It’s Western Wear Day!
Come dressed in your finest Western outfit, play some games, and win some prizes!
Fort St. John Cafeteria & Dawson Creek Cafeteria
12-1pm

Webinar — All my Reciprocal Relations
2023-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fort St. John Campus, 9820 - 120th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 8C3, Canada
Truth and Reconciliation Week event:
Webinar with Mark Solomon
11am–12pm
All My Reciprocal Relations
Webinar information

Metis Beading workshop
2023-09-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Dawson Creek Campus, 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4G2, Canada
Truth and Reconciliation Week event:
Metis Beading workshop with Haley Bassett in Dawson Creek campus’ Gathering Space
1pm–5pm
Please get here early to be involved — there is limited space and number of participants
— students have priority (15 participants max — 10 reserved seats for Indigenous students).
Free event
