Empowered Boundaries: Lesson 4 - Voice Power & Front Choke Defences
2025-11-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Empowered Boundaries
10-Lesson Hybrid Self-Defence Program
First Nations Self-Defence Instructor: Kru Melissa Moses
Goal: Strengthen inner and outer safety through Indigenous values of Respect, Awareness, Balance, and Empowerment.
Note: Students may choose to imagine or visualize the physical movements rather than perform them. Every lesson honours individual comfort, accessibility, and safety.

November 24th Lesson 4: Voice Power & Front Choke Defences
Non-Physical: Power of voice & calm confidence
Physical: Front Choke Defences
Takeaway: A strong voice and grounded breath protect spirit and body.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2983488504432?p=V0B3ZY66RmdCGbw6hS

Drum Making Workshop with Elder Tom Oleman
2025-11-25 10:30 - 14:00 | Vancouver Campus, 4355 Mathissi Pl., Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4S8, Canada
Join Elder Tom Oleman & make a drum.
TUESDAYS BETWEEN 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Elders Lounge Area

Please sign up at Brenda Ferguson/ Elders Coordinator’s office
Sign up for which day you will attend:
November 4, 18, or 25

Crafting Day
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada

APA & MLA Citation Refresher
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Need a quick review on proper citation styles? Join us for a refresher session to sharpen your skills and avoid common mistakes!
Teams Meeting Link: Click here to join

Empowered Boundaries: Lesson 5 - Digital Respect & Super Slap
2025-11-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Empowered Boundaries
10-Lesson Hybrid Self-Defence Program
First Nations Self-Defence Instructor: Kru Melissa Moses
Goal: Strengthen inner and outer safety through Indigenous values of Respect, Awareness, Balance, and Empowerment.
Note: Students may choose to imagine or visualize the physical movements rather than perform them. Every lesson honours individual comfort, accessibility, and safety.

November 27th Lesson 5: Digital Respect & Super Slap
Non-Physical: Online consent & professionalism
Physical: Super Slap + verbal “No!”
Takeaway: Assertiveness creates safety online and face-to-face.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2390528712716?p=YNuGqB7wsOU6sLVWRr

Community Drum Circle
2025-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada

Beading Workshop: Snowman
2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Join us in the Robert W. Sterling Sr. Memorial Library for a fun and creative beading session!
Learn how to craft a festive snowman and enjoy some hands-on artistry.

NVIT Winter Celebration
2025-12-03 11:30 - 14:00 | All Campuses, British Columbia, Canada
Join Us for NVIT’s Winter Celebration! ❄️
Celebrate the season with good food, festive fun, and community cheer! Enjoy games, prizes, and a cozy winter atmosphere. Don’t forget to wear your ugly sweater for a chance to win big!

Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 282 098 746 305 67
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Elders' Goody Day
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Language Tea: nqʷincut nłeʔkepmxcin
2025-12-04 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Join us in Room U0129 for a warm cup of tea and an opportunity to practice speaking nłeʔkepmxcin.
A welcoming space to learn, share, and celebrate language together!

Crafts Making: Mini Teepee
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Join us in the Robert W. Sterling Sr. Memorial Library for a creative craft session!
Learn how to make your own mini teepee and enjoy a relaxing, hands-on activity.

NVIT Christmas Craft Fair
2025-12-05 12:00 - 18:00 | Vancouver Campus, 4355 Mathissi Pl., Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4S8, Canada
The holiday season is near, and NVIT is bringing the cheer with our Christmas Craft Fair at both Merritt and Vancouver campuses!

Join us on Friday, December 5 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a joyful celebration of local creativity, handmade gifts, and festive fun.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical event! Come sip something warm, shop unique crafts, and celebrate the season with us. Everyone is welcome!

Learn more:

Christmas Craft Fair

NVIT Christmas Craft Fair
2025-12-05 12:00 - 18:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada

Final Examinations
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-17 | All Campuses, British Columbia, Canada

Student Society - Annual General Meeting
2025-12-12 00:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How to attend & participate:

Join in person at Merritt or Burnaby or online through Microsoft Teams. NVITSS AGM | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Members joining online must use their NVIT email and legal first and last name so we can confirm membership.
You must be able to communicate with other participants during the meeting (audio or chat).

Voting:

For routine motions, voting may be by show of hands (in-person) and/or real-time MS Teams polls.
If 2 or more voting members request a secret ballot, we will switch to a method that preserves ballot secrecy (e.g., a secure online ballot administered by the Chair/Elections authority).

Business of the meeting:

Call to order, land acknowledgements, and confirmation of quorum
Approval of Chair and Minute-Taker
Approval of agenda
Approval of the minutes of the previous AGM (if available)
Directors’ reports on activities and decisions since the last AGM
Presentation and consideration of the Society’s financial statements for the most recent financial year
Appointment of an auditor for the coming year, or resolution not to appoint an auditor
Special business – Special Resolution to amend the bylaws (“NVITSS Enabling Amendments – Fall 2025”)
Student input / questions from members
Any other business properly brought before the meeting
Adjournment

SPECIAL RESOLUTION:
RESOLVED, as a special resolution, that the bylaws of the NVIT Student Society be altered by adding new sections 3.19–3.24 to Part 3 (General Meetings), sections 5.6–5.9 to Part 5 (Directors’ Meetings), and sections 8.4–8.14 to Part 8 (Elections), all as set out in the document titled “NVITSS Enabling Amendments – Fall 2025” attached to this notice; which amendments:

authorize fully electronic and hybrid general meetings and electronic voting with procedures and records;
establish co-administered elections with NVIT (staff-integrated), recognizing NVIT staff as Elections Administrators for the election platform, elector roll, and official email distribution, with student oversight for rules, candidate eligibility, certification, and appeals; and
synchronize the Society’s election windows to those announced by NVIT for student elections, with automatic adjustments if NVIT changes its windows;

and that these alterations take effect upon filing with the Registrar.

Attachments:

NVITSS Enabling Amendments – Fall 2025 (sections 3.19–3.24; 5.6–5.9; 8.4–8.14)

Notes:

This notice is being sent at least 14 days before the AGM, as required by the Societies Act for special resolutions.
Members in good standing are entitled to attend and vote at the AGM.
For accessibility accommodations, please contact: Jonathon Nolie – N0028918@NVIT.ca before the start of the meeting.

By order of the Board,
NVIT Student Society (NVITSS)

Basic First Aid
2025-12-12 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-21 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

Creative Catch-Up: Finish Your Crafts & Beading Projects
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Have unfinished creations?
Bring them to the Robert W. Sterling Sr. Memorial Library and enjoy a relaxed session to complete your pending crafts and beading projects
A perfect time to wrap up and share your artistry!

NVIT Campuses Closed for the Holidays
2025-12-24 - 2026-01-04 | All Campuses, British Columbia, Canada

Beginner Yoga Session
2026-01-07 12:10 - 12:55, 2026-01-14 12:10 - 12:55, 2026-01-21 12:10 - 12:55 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Day/Time: Wednesdays 12:10-12:55pm
Location: Lecture Theatre
Cost: $30 for the session, or $10 drop-in if space permits
Available spaces: 15
To register, email Megan at
mpaquette@nvit.ca

Lunch and Learn: Research Skills
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | All Campuses, British Columbia, Canada

Blue Monday with Therapy Dogs
2026-01-19 11:30 - 13:30 | All Campuses, British Columbia, Canada

Bell Let's Talk
2026-01-21 | All Campuses, British Columbia, Canada

Lunch and Learn: Citation 101
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | All Campuses, British Columbia, Canada

Beading Crafts
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
Room: M067

Time Management & Study Skills
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Merritt Campus, 4155 Belshaw St., Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1R1, Canada
