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Governance of NVIT

NVIT believes in the right of Aboriginal people to determine their own future. NVIT is committed to ensuring Aboriginal people have access to an education that is recognized in the mainstream and relevant to our communities. The governance processes at NVIT are determined both by our identity as an Aboriginal educational institute and by the College and Institute Act. At NVIT the Elders provide cultural guidance and support across the institution.

The Board of Governors

The Board consists of eight or more members appointed by the Province of British Columbia from nominations received from the Board of Governors, and four elected positions, two from the students and two from faculty and the staff at NVIT.  NVIT's President and its Education Council Chair are both non-voting members of the Board.  The Board sets our Mission, Values, and Vision, provides overall direction, and is a key link with communities. The Board has authorities and responsibilities determined by provincial legislation.

For more information regarding the Board of Governors please call Pat Brown at (250) 378-3306.

 

Board of Governors Appointments as of Fall 2011  

 

Ministry Appointed Members:

 

Angela Wesley (Chair)

Nuu-chah-nulth Nation

BC Aboriginal member-at-large

term ends July 2012

Shane Coutlee (Vice Chair)

Lower Nicola Band

NVIT’s 5 founding communities

term ends November 2014

Harold Calla

Squamish Nation

BC Aboriginal member-at-large

term ends July 2013

Lyndale George

Skidegate First Nation

BC Aboriginal member-at-large

term ends July 2014

Sharon Lindley

Upper Nicola Band

NVIT’s 5 founding communities

term ends January 2013

Garry Merkel

Tahltan Nation

BC Aboriginal member-at-large

term ends September 2012

Gabrielle Ollinger

Cowessess  First Nation

BC Aboriginal member-at-large

term ends July 2012

Neil Sterritt

Gitanmaax Band

BC Aboriginal member-at-large

term ends July 2012

 

Elected Members:

 

Stefan Zabek

NVIT Faculty Representative

term ends December 2013

Sandra Tiessen

NVIT Support Staff Representative

term ends December 2014

Mark Coutlee

NVIT Student Representative

term ends July 2012

Andrea Sterling

NVIT Student Representative

term ends July 2012

 

Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members:

 

Ken Tourand

NVIT President

Al Fukushima

NVIT Education Council Chair

 

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 Board Member Biographies:

http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/BRDO/boardView.asp?boardNum=127639

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