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UID:8134-1796211000-1796216400@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Elders Goody Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/elders-goody-day-6/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T130000
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UID:8085-1793095200-1793106000@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Drum making Workshop with Elder Tom Oleman
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/drum-making-workshop-with-elder-tom-oleman-4/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260924T183738Z
CREATED:20260924T183738Z
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UID:8141-1792670400-1792686600@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:NVIT Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:NVIT Community Open House\nJoin NVIT for a welcoming community gathering rooted in Indigenous values\, relationship-building\, and allyship. \nMeet NVIT faculty and staff\, connect with local community organizations\, learn about programs and resources\, enjoy light refreshments\, and enter to win door prizes. \nEvent Details\nThursday\, October 22\, 202612:00 PM – 4:30 PMNVIT Vancouver Campus4355 Mathissi Pl\, Burnaby\, BC V5G 4S8 \nWhat to Expect\n\nFood and refreshments\nMeet NVIT Staff & Faculty\nCommunity Resources Table\nNetworking & Connection\nPrizes and giveaways\nInformation about NVIT programs\nOpportunities to connect with the community\n\nFree admission for everyone! \nQuestions?\nFor event or vendor inquiries\, please contact events@nvit.ca. \nCome celebrate community with NVIT! We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/nvit-community-open-house/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public,Vancouver Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260924T181643Z
CREATED:20260924T181643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T181643Z
UID:8132-1792582200-1792587600@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Elders Goody Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/elders-goody-day-5/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260911T214123Z
CREATED:20260911T214123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T214123Z
UID:8090-1792490400-1792501200@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Rattle making Workshop with Elder Tom Oleman
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/rattle-making-workshop-with-elder-tom-oleman/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260924T182454Z
CREATED:20260917T220637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182454Z
UID:8109-1791988200-1792002600@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:NVIT Community Event
DESCRIPTION:NVIT Community Event\nJoin Nicola Valley Institute of Technology for a fun-filled Community Event celebrating music\, culture\, food\, local vendors\, and community connection! \nCome out and enjoy an afternoon of food\, prizes\, local vendors\, and opportunities to learn more about NVIT programs and services. Whether you are a current student\, prospective student\, community member\, or simply looking for a fun afternoon\, everyone is welcome! \nEvent Details\nWednesday\, October 14\, 20262:30 PM – 6:30 PMNVIT Merritt Campus4155 Belshaw Street\, Merritt\, BC \nWhat to Expect\n\nMusic and festivities\nFood and refreshments\nLocal vendors\nPrizes and giveaways\nInformation about NVIT programs\nOpportunities to connect with the community\n\nFree admission for everyone! \nVendors: Register for a FREE Table!\nAre you a local business\, organization\, artisan\, creator\, or community vendor interested in joining us? We are offering FREE vendor tables for this event! \nPlease fill out this form to register for a vendor table \nLimited tables are available and will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please complete the registration form as soon as possible to reserve your space. \nQuestions?\nFor event or vendor inquiries\, please contact events@nvit.ca. \nCome celebrate community with NVIT! We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/nvit-community-event/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260911T214110Z
CREATED:20260911T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T214110Z
UID:8087-1791885600-1791896400@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Rattle making Workshop with Elder Tom Oleman
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/drum-making-workshop-with-elder-tom-oleman-5/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T213820Z
CREATED:20260911T213820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T213820Z
UID:8081-1790929800-1790942400@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Crock Pot Cooking with Elder Mia Hunt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/crock-pot-cooking-with-elder-mia-hunt/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T170745Z
CREATED:20260909T170745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T170745Z
UID:8065-1790683200-1790686800@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Writing with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/writing-with-confidence-2/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260909T163952Z
CREATED:20260909T163952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T163952Z
UID:8061-1790640000-1790726399@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:TRC Observance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/trc-observance/
LOCATION:All Campuses\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260911T213929Z
CREATED:20260911T213929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T213929Z
UID:8083-1790071200-1790082000@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Drum making Workshop with Elder Tom Oleman
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/drum-making-workshop-with-elder-tom-oleman-3/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T163453Z
CREATED:20260909T163453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T163453Z
UID:8052-1789646400-1789650000@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Success 101
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/success-101/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T163522Z
CREATED:20260909T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T163522Z
UID:8054-1789473600-1789477200@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Success 101
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/success-101-2/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260909T164107Z
CREATED:20260909T164107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T164107Z
UID:8063-1788912000-1788998399@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Community BBQ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/community-bbq/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260908T143000
DTSTAMP:20260810T161224Z
CREATED:20260810T161149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T161224Z
UID:7938-1788858000-1788877800@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Student Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/m-student-orientation-2026/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260810T164304Z
CREATED:20260810T161332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T164304Z
UID:7940-1788856200-1788876000@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Student Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/v-student-orientation-2026/
LOCATION:Vancouver Campus\, 4355 Mathissi Pl.\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public,Vancouver Campus
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260810T163255Z
CREATED:20260810T163255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T163255Z
UID:7942-1788739200-1788825599@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day - NVIT Campuses Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/labour-day-nvit-campuses-closed/
LOCATION:All Campuses\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public,Vancouver Campus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260810T163549Z
CREATED:20260810T163549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T163549Z
UID:7945-1786320000-1788998399@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:First day of classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/first-day-of-classes/
LOCATION:All Campuses\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260415T204246Z
CREATED:20260415T204246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T204246Z
UID:7510-1782345600-1782518399@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuicide Intervention Foundations \n\n\n\nUnderstanding suicide as a community and public health issue\nExploring attitudes\, beliefs\, and assumptions about suicide\nRecognizing invitations for help and signs that someone may be at risk\nUnderstanding the impact of thoughts\, feelings\, and circumstances that can contribute to suicide risk\n\n\n\nThe Pathway for Assisting Life \n\n\n\nHow to engage in a direct and supportive conversation about suicide\nCreating safety through a collaborative\, respectful intervention process\nExploring what contributes to risk and what supports safety\nDeveloping a safe plan that supports immediate safety and connection to further help\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntervention Skills Practice \n\n\n\nBuilding confidence in asking directly about suicide\nPracticing active listening\, empathy\, and staying present in difficult conversations\nLearning how to work with a person to reduce immediate danger\nIdentifying resources and supports that can strengthen safety after the intervention\nParticipating in guided simulations and interactive skill practice to apply the model in real-life scenarios\n\n\n\nSuicide-Safer Communities \n\n\n\nUnderstanding how caregivers\, organizations\, and communities can play a role in suicide prevention\nStrengthening readiness to respond effectively and compassionately when someone is at risk\nReflecting on personal wellness and the importance of support following intervention work\n\nRegister today: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-asist/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T163000
DTSTAMP:20251210T182618Z
CREATED:20251210T181423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T182618Z
UID:6903-1781857800-1781886600@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Basic First Aid
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThe registration form is available here: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/basic-first-aid-7/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183539Z
CREATED:20260609T183514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T183539Z
UID:7717-1781784000-1781802000@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:NVIT's Inaugural Four Direction Pow Wow
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/nvits-inaugural-four-direction-pow-wow/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204419Z
CREATED:20260415T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T204419Z
UID:7503-1781771400-1781800200@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n\n\n\nTheoretical Framework for Understanding Trauma \n\n\n\nDefining trauma\nHow trauma impacts relationships\, neurobiology\, cognition\, emotions\, and\nspirituality\nAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\nThe difference between mental illness and a trauma response\nThe window of tolerance model\nFight\, flight\, freeze\, faint\, and fawn responses\n\n\n\nOrganizational/Systemic Forms of Trauma \n\n\n\nHow organizational contexts can perpetuate trauma\nCharacteristics of a trauma-informed/trauma-aware organization\nOrganizational case studies in which participants identify problems and recommend changes based on a trauma-informed approach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrauma-Informed Practitioners \n\n\n\nSpecific examples of practice that perpetuate or exacerbate trauma responses\nRecognizing and responding compassionately to trauma responses\nPractically applying the principles of trauma-informed care\nPreventing burnout\, compassion fatigue\, and vicarious trauma in helping professionals\nDirect practice case studies which participants identify problems and recommend changes based on a trauma-informed approach\n\nRegister today: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/trauma-informed-care-2/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T143000
DTSTAMP:20260402T205015Z
CREATED:20251120T200057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T205015Z
UID:6821-1781254800-1781274600@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Your Achievement at NVIT’s Graduation Ceremony! \nThis is your moment! \nJoin 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! \n  \nTo apply to graduate\, please proceed to NVIT Self-Service. \n  \nLearn more about your Graduation Ceremony: \nGraduation
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/graduation-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Shulus Arbour\, 228 Crab Apple Ln\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V0K 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,NVIT Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T133000
DTSTAMP:20251120T200011Z
CREATED:20251120T200011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T200011Z
UID:6818-1780650000-1780666200@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Your Achievement at NVIT’s Graduation Ceremony! \nThis is your moment! \nJoin 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! \n  \nTo apply to graduate\, please proceed to NVIT Self-Service. \n  \nLearn more about your Graduation Ceremony: \nGraduation
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/graduation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chief Joe Mathias Centre\, 100 Capilano Rd.\, West Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7P 3P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:NVIT Community,Vancouver Campus
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203722Z
CREATED:20260415T203722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T203722Z
UID:7499-1780477200-1780502400@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Essentials
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nCore Mental Health First Aid Skills \n\n\n\nUnderstanding the basics of mental health and mental well-being\nRecognizing when someone may be struggling\nLearning practical tools to respond supportively and confidently\nBuilding comfort in having helpful conversations about mental health\n\n\n\nPractical Support Strategies \n\n\n\nListening non-judgmentally\nOffering initial help in a supportive and appropriate way\nEncouraging professional\, personal\, and community supports\nApplying practical actions in workplace and community settings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizing and Responding Early \n\n\n\nIdentifying signs of declining mental well-being\nUnderstanding when a person may need added support\nResponding with empathy\, reassurance\, and respect\nKnowing when and how to encourage further help\n\n\n\nBuilding Confidence and Reducing Stigma \n\n\n\nStrengthening confidence to respond to mental health concerns\nReducing stigma and increasing understanding\nSupporting a more mentally healthy workplace and community\nLearning skills that can be used immediately in everyday interactions\n\nRegister today: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTSTAMP:20260415T204213Z
CREATED:20260415T204147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T204213Z
UID:7507-1779667200-1779839999@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuicide Intervention Foundations \n\n\n\nUnderstanding suicide as a community and public health issue\nExploring attitudes\, beliefs\, and assumptions about suicide\nRecognizing invitations for help and signs that someone may be at risk\nUnderstanding the impact of thoughts\, feelings\, and circumstances that can contribute to suicide risk\n\n\n\nThe Pathway for Assisting Life \n\n\n\nHow to engage in a direct and supportive conversation about suicide\nCreating safety through a collaborative\, respectful intervention process\nExploring what contributes to risk and what supports safety\nDeveloping a safe plan that supports immediate safety and connection to further help\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntervention Skills Practice \n\n\n\nBuilding confidence in asking directly about suicide\nPracticing active listening\, empathy\, and staying present in difficult conversations\nLearning how to work with a person to reduce immediate danger\nIdentifying resources and supports that can strengthen safety after the intervention\nParticipating in guided simulations and interactive skill practice to apply the model in real-life scenarios\n\n\n\nSuicide-Safer Communities \n\n\n\nUnderstanding how caregivers\, organizations\, and communities can play a role in suicide prevention\nStrengthening readiness to respond effectively and compassionately when someone is at risk\nReflecting on personal wellness and the importance of support following intervention work\n\nRegister today: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/7507/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204016Z
CREATED:20260415T204016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T204016Z
UID:7505-1779352200-1779381000@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Verbal Intervention® Third Edition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Features & Benefits: \n\n\n\nRecognize and respond to defensive behaviours\nUnderstand what’s behind the behaviour\nAddress the needs of the individuals\nEstablish common de-escalation training communication framework\nProactive verbal de-escalation strategies\n\nRegister today: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/verbal-intervention-third-edition/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T163000
DTSTAMP:20251210T182542Z
CREATED:20251210T181356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T182542Z
UID:6901-1778833800-1778862600@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Basic First Aid
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThe registration form is available here: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/basic-first-aid-6/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T204436Z
CREATED:20260415T203833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T204436Z
UID:7501-1778574600-1778603400@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n\n\n\nTheoretical Framework for Understanding Trauma \n\n\n\nDefining trauma\nHow trauma impacts relationships\, neurobiology\, cognition\, emotions\, and\nspirituality\nAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\nThe difference between mental illness and a trauma response\nThe window of tolerance model\nFight\, flight\, freeze\, faint\, and fawn responses\n\n\n\nOrganizational/Systemic Forms of Trauma \n\n\n\nHow organizational contexts can perpetuate trauma\nCharacteristics of a trauma-informed/trauma-aware organization\nOrganizational case studies in which participants identify problems and recommend changes based on a trauma-informed approach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrauma-Informed Practitioners \n\n\n\nSpecific examples of practice that perpetuate or exacerbate trauma responses\nRecognizing and responding compassionately to trauma responses\nPractically applying the principles of trauma-informed care\nPreventing burnout\, compassion fatigue\, and vicarious trauma in helping professionals\nDirect practice case studies which participants identify problems and recommend changes based on a trauma-informed approach\n\nRegister today: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/trauma-informed-care/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T203640Z
CREATED:20260415T203557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T203640Z
UID:7495-1778058000-1778083200@www.nvit.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Essentials
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nCore Mental Health First Aid Skills \n\n\n\nUnderstanding the basics of mental health and mental well-being\nRecognizing when someone may be struggling\nLearning practical tools to respond supportively and confidently\nBuilding comfort in having helpful conversations about mental health\n\n\n\nPractical Support Strategies \n\n\n\nListening non-judgmentally\nOffering initial help in a supportive and appropriate way\nEncouraging professional\, personal\, and community supports\nApplying practical actions in workplace and community settings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizing and Responding Early \n\n\n\nIdentifying signs of declining mental well-being\nUnderstanding when a person may need added support\nResponding with empathy\, reassurance\, and respect\nKnowing when and how to encourage further help\n\n\n\nBuilding Confidence and Reducing Stigma \n\n\n\nStrengthening confidence to respond to mental health concerns\nReducing stigma and increasing understanding\nSupporting a more mentally healthy workplace and community\nLearning skills that can be used immediately in everyday interactions\n\nRegister today: \nContinuing Studies
URL:https://www.nvit.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-essentials/
LOCATION:Merritt Campus\, 4155 Belshaw St.\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Merritt Campus,Public
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