Education

The Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC) is currently licensed to provide care for a maximum number of 18 children. Open year-round, the center provides services for children from ages 12 months to 8 years, in three separate groups: toddler group, pre-school group, and after-school group. The ECDC is committed to providing childcare along with early years education services to the children in our community. To facilitate these learning and nurturing objectives, we use a play-base approach, where we follow the children’s interests and take their lead in learning together. We emphasize the importance of cultural identity by participating in and teaching Selkirk First Nation traditional practices, we use our environment to foster values, and we implement our ‘Four Guiding Principals’ in daily practice; Sharing, Caring, Teaching, and Respect. Through various activities including storytelling, dancing, and language lessons, children engage with their heritage.

All ECDC staff adhere to the terms and conditions of licence, pursuant to adherence to the Yukon Childcare Act and Regulations and the Regulatory Guidelines. Furthermore, the Centre has skilled staff that continue to grow alongside the children as lifelong learners. For example, the ECDC works in collaboration with other partnerships and agencies in early childhood education, and we encourage all our staff to continue training through programs at the Yukon University to gain their levels as certified Early Childcare Educators.

For further information about the program or to register for the service, please contact the ECDC Manager at (867)537-3058.

ECDC Enrollment Form

The Community Education Liaison Coordinator works directly with students at the Eliza Van Bibber School. We promote Selkirk First Nation culture with on-the-land activities and culture camps; focus on student retention; organize the Community Native Graduation ceremony, and work closely with the teachers to ensure students are on the path to success. The Community Education Liaison Coordinator can arrange tutoring and counseling services for enrolled students in the academic school year who request it.

For more information contact: joejulia@selkirkfn.com

Applications for a school supply bursary and are typically posted over the summer. Submit your request by June 10th.

ECDC Enrollment Form

Applications for the high school graduation bursary are accepted annually. Selkirk First Nation graduates must complete the application form and provide their Selkirk First Nation enrollment number to receive the bursary. Students can apply for up to $300 for Regalia funds. Additionally, students can apply for up to $500 for travel funds, available exclusively for Selkirk First Nation graduates within the Yukon Territory.

Please submit your request to:
The Citizen Development Department,
Attention: Education Support Worker.

Post Secondary Application Form

Selkirk First Nation offers support and guidance to facilitate the success of citizens who are pursuing post-secondary education. Funding for Selkirk First Nation students is available, but along with seeking post-secondary funding from Selkirk First Nation, students are also encouraged to seek financial assistance from other agencies and governments to support their academic endeavors.

This fund provides secondary assistance to Selkirk First Nation citizens or beneficiaries attending full-time accredited post-secondary programs (three courses or more per term). Trades and Technology programs are not eligible under this program, and are supported through another program.

Here is what you will need to apply for the Selkirk First Nation Post-Secondary Grant:

• The Selkirk First Nation Post-Secondary Education Application Form
• Selkirk First Nation J number
• A letter of acceptance and enrollment from your education institution
• Most recent transcripts attached to application if you’re a continuing student
• Course outline
• Your personal information will be needed; all files are kept confidential.

1. Apply to a program from a college or Post-Secondary Institution
   Apply to your program of interest from a college or Post-Secondary Institution.
2. Apply for Financial Assistance from Selkirk First Nation
   Once you have received an acceptance letter from a college or Post-Secondary Institution, you may then apply for the Selkirk First Nation Post-Secondary Education funding. The Post-Secondary Education committee will review your application and make a final decision on your request for funding. The committee consists of three to four Selkirk First Nation Citizens. Remember, you are also encouraged to apply for other Canadian Student Funding you may be eligible for.
   After you are approved for the Selkirk First Nation Post-Secondary Education (PSE) fund, your tuition and books will be covered and you will receive your living allowance deposited into your bank account. Any incurred costs that exceed the maximum given by the PSE fund will be up to the student to pay. To cover any remaining costs, you are encouraged to also apply for other avenues of financial support which you find yourself eligible for. Please note, in the case of incomplete course work or withdrawals resulting in no credits received, the student must repay the balance of the fund to Selkirk First Nation. Selkirk First Nation will not pay for repeat courses.
3. Attend and Re-Apply each Consecutive Term
   You must receive a passing grade in each course for you to apply again for funding each consecutive term thereafter. We recognize each student that graduates from their studies and we support you and anything else you need including tutoring should you need one.

For more information contact: pseofficer@selkirk.com

Post Secondary Application Forms:

• PSE application form
• Consent Form
• Student Record
• Authorization
• Tuition and Authorization Letter
• Agreement to Repay

The Kathleen Thorpe Scholarship is for Selkirk First Nation post-secondary students who excel in their studies. Students must maintain an 85% average and/or higher to be eligible and must provide transcripts. Successful applicants will receive up to $500 per school year.

Please contact the Post Secondary Education Officer for more information: pseofficer@selkirk.com