Social Service Workers at Selkirk College

12/19/2023

Have a terrifically wonderful and restful holiday break! See you in 2024!

09/01/2022

Self-care isn't selfish, you can't pour from an empty cup 💕 Join us for Self-Care September and find ways to be kind to yourself as well as others

https://actionforhappiness.org/self-care-september

03/01/2022

Mindfulness can help us stay calm and respond wisely, especially in difficult times 🙏 Join us for and find ways to live each day with awareness and kindness

www.actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march

05/23/2021

The pandemic brought to light a significant digital divide. Closures of computer labs and the shift to online learning showed how many students study at Selkirk College without access to reliable technology. More than 15 per cent of all emergency funding applications in 2020-21 noted issues of digital access. Students reported weak internet connectivity leading to classroom crashes and feelings of isolation.

Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising challenge taking place on May 27. It's a day where we are raising money four important causes including supporting digital equity. Join us on Giving Day in building a healthier, happier and more resilient campus.

selkirk.ca/givingday

05/23/2021

Acclaimed Canadian author Jesse Thistle will be exploring the depths of Indigenous homelessness through personal experience and a growing body of ground-breaking academic work in Selkirk College’s latest Truth & Justice Series event on June 2. This virtual event will be an insightful and interactive two hours!

Co-sponsored by the Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College and Indigenous Services, you can purchase tickets for this event and find out more information at: https://selkirk.ca/jesse-thistle

02/20/2021

Self-care is one way to help manage some of your stress and anxiety during the pandemic. Identify the things you’ve done to take care of yourself so far this week with the goal to complete a row, column, or diagonal. If you’re in need of more mental health support, find many free and low-cost options at www.gov.bc.ca/Covid19MentalHealthSupports

11/26/2020

Welcome to Dianne Biin, Selkirk College's new Manager of Indigenous Education & Engagement! Dianne will lead her team in providing ongoing support to all prospective and current Indigenous students. Her role is also vital in helping the college move forward its "Our Journey Together: Indigenization Plan 2019-2024" which aims to make a difference in the lives of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners.

Read more about Dianne and the task at hand: https://selkirk.ca/news/moving-indigenization-forward-selkirk-college

You can learn more about Indigenous Services at: https://selkirk.ca/indigenous

Selkirk College is pleased to introduce Dianne Biin, our new Manager of Indigenous Education & Engagement!

Arriving to the West Kootenay/Boundary after a decade at Camosun College, she is taking on a new leadership role that will help our institution implement the "Our Journey Together: Indigenization Plan 2019-2024." The plan supports truth, reconciliation, Indigenization and decolonization at by providing a framework to enable a stronger future for all learners and staff.

“Indigenization is about creating a balance in perspectives, technology and practices; it’s not about saying that one is better than the other. Both worldviews and practices can exist harmoniously, it’s up to everyone to make sure that the weaving together continues.”

Read more about Dianne and this vital work at: https://selkirk.ca/news/moving-indigenization-forward-selkirk-college

11/04/2020

A little for social workers out there showing up for their communities today 📅📢

How to Sit with Discomfort...

10/17/2020

Burnout. We’re all there. It’s exhausting. The good news? There’s a path through it.

In this episode of I talk to Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski about their book, Burnout.

I’ve been practicing their 7 “complete the stress cycle strategies” since we recorded the podcast and I must say: Total game changer!

HUGE learning for me: Dealing with the STRESSOR is just one part of dealing with burnout. The other part is dealing with the STRESS by completing the stress cycle and getting through that emotions tunnel.

You can listen to our conversation here: https://bit.ly/3iRRX4Q

10/17/2020

In partnership with the Kootenay Lake School District, is offering a full-day event on October 23 will dive deep into the issue of racism in Canada with an inspiring list of local speakers and discussion opportunities for the entire community. This FREE virtual awareness event will feature Canadian writer and activist Desmond Cole as the keynote speaker.

Registration is required for the Zoom link and you can find out more information at: https://selkirk.ca/news/selkirk-college-and-school-district-8-team-take-action-against-racism

10/05/2020

Life is better when we find something to look forward to. Join us for Optimistic October and find ways to stay hopeful & focus on what matters

www.actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-october