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Elders' Goody Day
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Elders Goody Day is almost here!
Here’s the schedule for our special event, join us for a special day of joy, laughter, and meaningful moments with our Elders.
Enjoy fun activities, share stories, and connect over a delicious lunch. Let’s celebrate the wisdom and warmth of our Elders together.

Night Against Procrastination
2026-04-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada

Career Cruising
2026-04-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Vancouver Campus, 4355 Mathissi Pl., Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4S8, Canada
Join us on April 8 from 12:30–1:30pm at the Merritt Campus, Room M024 (Computer Lab) for an in‑person, drop‑in Career Cruising session.
Supports will be available to guide all current students through the process. Plan your next steps with confidence!

Basic First Aid
2026-04-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-19 08:30 - 16:30 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
This Worksafe BC course provides an introductory knowledge on how to identify injuries and administer first aid to injuries. It is suitable for people in these industries: small construction jobs (roofing, painting, drywall, framing, etc.), office workers, small manufacturing and assembling shops and restaurant workers. No prior first aid knowledge required to attend this course. Minimum age 15 years old.

The registration form is available here:
Continuing Studies

Mental Health First Aid Essentials
2026-05-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Participants will learn practical mental health first aid skills to recognize when someone’s mental health may be declining and respond with confidence through this streamlined one-day course.

Core Mental Health First Aid Skills

Understanding the basics of mental health and mental well-being
Recognizing when someone may be struggling
Learning practical tools to respond supportively and confidently
Building comfort in having helpful conversations about mental health

Practical Support Strategies

Listening non-judgmentally
Offering initial help in a supportive and appropriate way
Encouraging professional, personal, and community supports
Applying practical actions in workplace and community settings

Recognizing and Responding Early

Identifying signs of declining mental well-being
Understanding when a person may need added support
Responding with empathy, reassurance, and respect
Knowing when and how to encourage further help

Building Confidence and Reducing Stigma

Strengthening confidence to respond to mental health concerns
Reducing stigma and increasing understanding
Supporting a more mentally healthy workplace and community
Learning skills that can be used immediately in everyday interactions

Register today:
Continuing Studies

Trauma Informed Care
2026-05-12 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-18 08:30 - 16:30 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Participants will learn how to support individuals with a history of trauma through the following evidence-based framework researched and created by Oaks Mental Health:

Theoretical Framework for Understanding Trauma

Defining trauma
How trauma impacts relationships, neurobiology, cognition, emotions, and
spirituality
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
The difference between mental illness and a trauma response
The window of tolerance model
Fight, flight, freeze, faint, and fawn responses

Organizational/Systemic Forms of Trauma

How organizational contexts can perpetuate trauma
Characteristics of a trauma-informed/trauma-aware organization
Organizational case studies in which participants identify problems and recommend changes based on a trauma-informed approach

Trauma-Informed Practitioners

Specific examples of practice that perpetuate or exacerbate trauma responses
Recognizing and responding compassionately to trauma responses
Practically applying the principles of trauma-informed care
Preventing burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma in helping professionals
Direct practice case studies which participants identify problems and recommend changes based on a trauma-informed approach

Register today:
Continuing Studies

Verbal Intervention® Third Edition
2026-05-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Verbal Intervention (VI™) is ideal for organizations with a hands-off policy, and staff who don’t experience the kind of higher risk situations that require physical interventions. VI instills the confidence and skills to verbally de-escalate disruptive behaviours and prevent further escalation.

Program Features & Benefits:

Recognize and respond to defensive behaviours
Understand what’s behind the behaviour
Address the needs of the individuals
Establish common de-escalation training communication framework
Proactive verbal de-escalation strategies

Register today:
Continuing Studies

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-26, 2026-06-25 - 2026-06-26 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Participants will learn how to recognize and support a person at risk of suicide through the following internationally recognized, evidence-based intervention framework developed by LivingWorks:

Suicide Intervention Foundations

Understanding suicide as a community and public health issue
Exploring attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions about suicide
Recognizing invitations for help and signs that someone may be at risk
Understanding the impact of thoughts, feelings, and circumstances that can contribute to suicide risk

The Pathway for Assisting Life

How to engage in a direct and supportive conversation about suicide
Creating safety through a collaborative, respectful intervention process
Exploring what contributes to risk and what supports safety
Developing a safe plan that supports immediate safety and connection to further help

Intervention Skills Practice

Building confidence in asking directly about suicide
Practicing active listening, empathy, and staying present in difficult conversations
Learning how to work with a person to reduce immediate danger
Identifying resources and supports that can strengthen safety after the intervention
Participating in guided simulations and interactive skill practice to apply the model in real-life scenarios

Suicide-Safer Communities

Understanding how caregivers, organizations, and communities can play a role in suicide prevention
Strengthening readiness to respond effectively and compassionately when someone is at risk
Reflecting on personal wellness and the importance of support following intervention work

Register today:
Continuing Studies

Graduation Ceremony
2026-06-12 09:00 - 14:30 | Shulus Arbour, 228 Crab Apple Ln, Merritt, British Columbia, V0K 1Y0, Canada
Celebrate Your Achievement at NVIT’s Graduation Ceremony!
This is your moment!
Join us as we honor the incredible accomplishments of our graduates. Bring your family, friends, and community to share in the pride and joy of this milestone. Let’s celebrate together and make memories that last a lifetime!

To apply to graduate, please proceed to NVIT Self-Service.

Learn more about your Graduation Ceremony:
Graduation

NVIT's Inaugural Four Direction Pow Wow
2026-06-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
