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 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 submitted by 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 [Effective 2022]
Ministry Appointed Members:
Sashia Leung (Chair)
Wet'suwet'en Nation
Witset First Nation
BC Aboriginal member-at-large
term ends July 2025
Paul Donald (Vice Chair)
Simpcw First Nation
term ends July 2024
Joseph Bevan
Kitselas First Nation
term ends December 2022
Carla George
Squamish Nation
term ends July 2023
Lennard Joe
Shackan Band
NVIT˺s 5 founding communities
Melissa Louie
Tla'amin Nation
Penticton Indian Band
term ends December 2023
Maynard McRae
Upper Nicola Band
Melanie Nelson
Samahquam First Nation
Elected Members:
Lara-Lisa Condello
NVIT Faculty Representative
term ends October 2024
Dale Calder
NVIT Support Staff Representative
term ends December 2025
Robert Hoff
NVIT Student Representative
William Sandy
Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members:
Ken Tourand
NVIT President
Aruna Gore
NVIT Education Council Chair
Board Vacancy
Board Member Biographies