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Day 2 - January 6

International & Indigenous
Orientation
Winter 2026

International Student Sessions

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International New Student Check-In

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
2nd floor, South Campus

In person only.

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International Student Orientation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
TransAlta Hall, 2nd Floor, South Campus & online

International Student Welcome will review important information, including keeping your study permit valid, how to work on a study permit, and who to go to for immigration questions.

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Financial Empowerment Information Session

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
TransAlta Hall, 2nd Floor, South Campus & online

Don’t be a victim of scams and fraud. In this presentation, we will review some steps you can follow to protect your personal and financial information from scammers.

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International Student Panel

11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
TransAlta Hall, 2nd Floor, South Campus & online

In this session, you will hear tips, experiences, insights, and recommendations from our current International Students. This will start as a moderated panel and then move in to an open Q&A with the audience, so come ready with questions!

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Set yourself up for success

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
RGO Library, 2nd Floor, North Campus

Meet with an advisor from Academic Advising, and International Advising. Receive technology support.

In person only.

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Indigenous Student Orientation

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Indigenous New Student Check-In

12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2nd floor, South Campus

In person only.

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Indigenous Student Orientation Welcome

1:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Iniikokaan Centre, 2nd floor, South Campus & online  

A warm welcome from the Director of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Dr Maurice Manyfingers and Iniikokaan Centre, Indigenous Student Engagement Strategist, Keestin O’Dell. Arm yourself with the tools to succeed in your post-secondary journey. Meet other fellow new Indigenous learners. Learn about Indigenous specific resources available at BVC.

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Iniikokaan Centre Overview

1:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Iniikokaan Centre, 2nd floor, South Campus & online

Learn about theIniikokaan Centre, our Indigenous Student Centre.  Meet theIniikokaan Staff, learn about upcoming semester Programming and resources.

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SABVC Health and Dental Session

1:40 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Iniikokaan Centre, 2nd floor, South Campus & online

Learn the key components of your Health and Dental Benefits Plan, including coverage details, savings opportunities, claims information, and contact information for inquiries .Register now on the mystudentplan Benefits App, set up your profile, and download your Benefit Cards. You can now access your plan anytime, anywhere!

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Financial Empowerment Session

2:10 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Iniikokaan Centre, 2nd floor, South Campus & online

This presentation will be on Indigenous financial empowerment. Topics will include how our culture and historical trauma impacts our relationship with money. Information will be shared on Indigenous coaching and how the Indigenous Matched Savings program can help indigenous students build a better relationship with money and build their credit. The Blackfoot Hierarchy of Needs is used as a structure to focus on building self-esteem and confidence.

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"Live the BVC Values" Contest

From January 5-6, we’re celebrating what makes Bow Valley College special — our core values!

At Bow Valley College, our 5 values guide everything we do. Now it’s your turn to show how these values connect with you.