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Day 2 - May 1

International & Indigenous
Orientation
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“Live the BVC Values” Contest – Spring Term Orientation


How does the contest work?

International Student
Sessions

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International Advisor Presentation

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
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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Break

10:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Online

Financial Empowerment Information Session

11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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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Indigenous Student Orientation

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Indigenous Student Orientation Welcome

1:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m.
Online  

A warm welcome from the Director of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Dr Maurice Manyfingers and Iniikokaan Centre Manager, Michelle Fournie.  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.
Online

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

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Counselling Information Session

1:40 p.m.-2:10 p.m.
Online

The counselling and wellness team provides mental health services which include counselling, mental health and wellness resources, training and workshops, and sexual violence response support.

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SABVC Health and Dental Session

2:10 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
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!

Financial Empowerment Session

2:40 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
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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Contact us

Bow Valley College Student Services
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1st Floor, South Campus
403-410-1440
learnersuccess@bowvalleycollege.ca

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Visit the Library for Tutoring, Writing Support and Technology Support.