YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE Cover Beadwork by Mary Migwi “There Is a Longing in the Heart of My People to Reach out and Grasp That Which Is Needed for Our Survival
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ᐅᓵᐏᐢᑎᒁᓀᐤᐅᓵᐏᐢᑎᒁᓀᐤ ᐏᔭᓱᐍᐏᐣᐏᔭᓱᐍᐏᐣ ᐅᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑐᑲᒥᐠᐅᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑐᑲᒥᐠ YELLOWHEADYELLOWHEAD TRIBALTRIBAL COLLEGECOLLEGE 2016-20172016-2017 CalendarCalendar OurOur StudentsStudents Our Community Our Future ᑭᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᐙᑲᓇᐘᐠᑭᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᐙᑲᓇᐘᐠ ᒫᒪᐚᔮᐏᐣ ᑐᓴᐸᐦᑕᒪᕁ ᑫᑕᐦᑕᐍ YTC AFFILIATIONS: Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) Edmonton Literacy Coalition Edmonton Public School Board First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium (FNAHEC) Indigenous World Net - FNAHEC National Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning (NAIIHL) National Indigenous Accreditation Board (NIAB) Treaty Six Education World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) - FNAHEC PARTNERSHIPS: Alberta Education Alberta Employment & Immigration Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education Athabasca University Blue Quills University MacEwan University Maskwacis Cultural College Nechi Training, Research and Health Promotions Institute NorQuest College Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Old Sun Community College Red Crow Community College University of Alberta University of Lethbridge YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE Cover Beadwork by Mary Migwi “There is a longing in the heart of my people to reach out and grasp that which is needed for our survival. There is a longing among the young of my nation to secure for themselves and their people the skills that will provide them with a sense of worth and purpose. They will be our new warriors. Their training will be much longer and more demanding than it was in the olden days. The long years of study will demand more determination; separation from home and family will demand endurance. But they will emerge with their hand held forward to grasp the place in society that is rightfully theirs.” Chief Dan George YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE ᐅᓵᐏᐢᑎᒁᓀᐤ ᐏᔭᓱᐍᐏᐣ ᐅᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑐᑲᒥᐠ #304, 17304-105 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1G4 Phone:YELLOWHEAD (780) 484-0303 Fax: (780) 481-7275 YellowheadTRIBAL Tribal COLLEGE College #304,Toll 17304-105 Free: 1-877-YTC-EDUC Avenue, Edmonton, 1-877-982-3382 Alberta T5S 1G4 Toll Free: 1-877-YTC-EDUC (1-877-982-3382) eduCaTionPhone: 780-484-0303 Fax:Program 780-481-7275 BoxRegistrar 150 Enoch, Fax: 587-524-7275Alberta T7X 3Y3 Phone: (780) 470-3454 Fax: (780) 470-3541 EDUCATIONwww.ytced.ab.ca PROGRAM P.O. Box 3420 Morinville, Alberta T8R 1S3 Phone: 587-524-0180 Fax: 587-524-0181 www.ytced.ab.ca Find us on Check out YTC on 2 2016 - 2017 CALENDAR TABLE OF CONTENTS Messages from our Chiefs / Director / Associate Dean of Programs ...................................... 4 Yellowhead Tribal College History ............................................................... 5 Academic Schedule ........................................................................... 6 Application Procedure ........................................................................ 8 Policies and Regulations ....................................................................... 9 Online Program Policy ....................................................................... 10 Cultural Programming ....................................................................... 11 Student Code of Conduct .................................................................... 12 Tuition and Student Fees / Financial Assistance .................................................... 13 Off-Campus Student Support / Student Support Services ............................................ 14 Program Information ........................................................................ 15 Four Directions Literacy & Essential Skills Program ................................................ 16 Adult Basic Education ....................................................................... 16 Academic Upgrading ........................................................................ 18 University and College Entrance Preparation ...................................................... 19 Health Careers Preparation .................................................................... 22 Trades and Technology Preparation ............................................................. 22 University Studies Diploma ................................................................... 24 Transition Year Program ...................................................................... 30 Indigenous Environmental Stewardship and Reclamation Program ..................................... 31 Indigenous Educational Assistant Program ........................................................ 33 Early Childhood Development Program ......................................................... 35 Administrative Assistant Certificate ............................................................. 36 Management Studies Diploma ................................................................. 38 Indigenous Social Work Program .............................................................. 41 Information Technology Certificate / Diploma ..................................................... 42 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) ................................................ 45 Library and Accessibility Services. 47 Student Services ............................................................................ 48 Yellowhead Tribal College Board, Committee, and Staff .............................................. 49 Yellowhead Tribal Council First Nations .......................................................... 50 Course Transferability ........................................................................ 51 DECLARATION OF WAIVER Yellowhead Tribal College strives to ensure that the information in this calendar is complete and accurate at the time of printing. Occasionally, however, errors do occur and information is subject to change. For current information regarding programs, courses, fees, and tuition, visit our website at 3 www.ytced.ca or contact our registrar at 780.484.0303. Please confirm your course and program information prior to final registration. YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEFS On behalf of our nations, we welcome you to Yellowhead Tribal College. We commend you on your commitment to your educational goals, and wish you much success in the coming year. We would like to recognize not only you, the student, but also acknowledge the people who have contributed to your education, including our Elders and past Chiefs. Your hard work and dedication are an inspiration to your friends, families, and communities. As you achieve your goals, you will encourage others to strive for theirs. We support each and every one of you in your efforts. Your successes are successes for the community, YTC, and all Native people. May the Great Spirit guide you in your endeavours. MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR On behalf of the staff and faculty of the Yellowhead Tribal College, I welcome you to YTC. While pursuing your journey in post-secondary education, I encourage you to take advantage of our Student Support Services, Elder Liaisons, staff, and faculty to provide you with any additional support you require to ensure successful completion in your program of studies. We are committed to providing quality programming that will enable and enhance the future of our students. The key to a better future for First Nations people begins with quality education. YTC continues to research, develop, and deliver programs that will help you obtain the necessary skills to assist in developing and promoting First Nations schools and organizations. As a First Nations institution, YTC maintains and focuses on First Nations culture and traditions of our Laverne Arcand people in the programs and services we deliver to students. Our goal is to provide students with the guidance, assistance, and support in their journey of life-long learning. Director of Education Yellowhead Tribal College In closing, I wish you all the very best throughout the school year and good luck with your studies. With self-determination and a strong spirit, I know you will succeed! MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN OF PROGRAMS Welcome to Yellowhead Tribal College! With the guidance and support of the communities, we offer programs and courses delivered in a way that inspires not only academic success, but also the emotional, cultural, and spiritual growth of our students. We are student-centered and community-based, which enhances students’ personal development and their sense of belonging to and responsibility for their communities. All of our staff members are here to help you in any way we can, so please come to us if you require academic, financial, or personal counseling. I commend you on your commitment to your education, and hope you have an exciting and rewarding year at YTC. I wish you the best of luck with your year ahead! Jocelyn Verreault Associate Dean of Programs Yellowhead Tribal College 4 2016 - 2017 CALENDAR To counsel your children wisely 2016 - 2017 CALENDAR YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE OUR VISION Leader in First Nations Education OUR MISSION AND MANDATE Yellowhead Tribal College is committed to academic excellence and life-long learning while preserving and promoting our First Nations culture, languages, and traditions. We plan, develop, and deliver accredited programs and services that meet the needs of our students, our communities, and our future. OUR MOST IMPORTANT VALUE Yellowhead Tribal College fosters a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that nurtures the whole student. YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE HISTORY The long list of uses for the buffalo might surprise the average