Coast Mountain College

Coast Mountain College (CMTN) is an accredited post-secondary educational institution that serves the community of British Columbia's[1] northwest region. It was established in Terrace in 1975.[2] CMTN was originally established under the name Northwest Community College (NWCC), it was renamed Coast Mountain College on June 18, 2018.[3][4]The College is a member of the University of the Arctic network,[5] Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan)[6] and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.

Coast Mountain College
TypePost-secondary College
Established1975
PresidentJustin Kohlman
Michael Doyle VP - Corporate Services
Laurie Waye acting VP - Academic
DeanTiti Kunkel - Dean of Instruction, Arts, Science & Health; Colin Elliot - Acting Dean of Business, Access Education, Fine Arts and Trades; Lorrie Gowen - Dean of Workforce Training & Contract Services (WTCS)
Address
5331 McConnell Ave
,
Terrace
,
British Columbia
,
Canada

54.5278°N 128.6325°W / 54.5278; -128.6325
CampusUrban/suburban/rural
Terrace, Hazelton, Masset, Prince Rupert; Smithers
ColoursTeal   & Blue  
AffiliationsUArctic, ACCC, CCAA.
Websitecoastmountaincollege.ca

Campus

CMTN has campuses in five northwest British Columbia communities: Hazelton; Haida Gwaii; Prince Rupert; Smithers; and Terrace.[2] The main campus sits on 30 acres approximately 5 kilometers from downtown Terrace. At the south end of the campus stands Waap Galts’ap, the campus longhouse. The Longhouse is primarily used for student-centered and cultural activities and there are various events hosted there throughout the year.

CMTN unveiled an $18.4 million state-of-the-art renovation to their Waap Amgam (House of Cedar) trades building in September 2018.[7] Coast Mountain College serves seven First Nations in Northwest British Columbia: Haida, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, and Tahltan and acknowledges the traditional territory its campuses reside on.

In September of 2019 Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Melanie Mark, visited the Terrace campus to announce an $18.7 million in provincial funding for the construction of two new 3-storey student residences.[8][9][10]

Aboriginal

The CMTN, through its First Nations Council, has entered into a relationship with the Nisga'a Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a (“Nisga'a House of Learning”) to promote and enable resident of the Nass Valley region to obtain post-secondary education.

Terrace Campus

CMTN offers a certificate and degree program in First Nations Fine Art through the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art at the Terrace campus. The Freda Diesing School specializes in teaching the northern style of west coast first nations art. This program is the first of its kind in North America, offering accredited courses recognized by the Emily Carr University of Art and Design.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] In 2020, CMTN added support for Indigenous Students to combat COVID-19.[18][19][20]

Scholarships and bursaries

The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation. Coast Mountain College scholarships for Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis students include: Awards for Aboriginal Women.[21] Coast Mountain College supports students and rewards success through their CMTN Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships program.[22]

Programs
  • Applied Coastal Ecology
  • Business Administration
  • Criminology Program
  • Early Childhood Care & Education
  • First Nations Fine Arts
  • Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing (NCBNP) - Registered Nurse
  • Social Service Worker
  • University Credit Program
  • Welding Foundation

See also

References
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  2. "Plan, Search, Apply. At EducationPlannerBC". Education Planner BC. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  3. "NWCC becomes CMTN". Terrace Standard. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  4. "NWCC officially becomes Coast Mountain College". Prince Rupert Northern View. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  5. "Coast Mountain College". UArctic Education. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  6. "Coast Mountain College". Colleges and Institutes Canada. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  7. "CMTN unveils renovated House of Cedar". Terrace Standard. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  8. "Coast Mountain College to build new student housing in Terrace with $18.7 million provincial funding". Terrace Standard. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  9. "Coast Mountain College Student Housing Project". Partnerships British Columbia. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  10. "New housing to help students focus on studies, not finances". British Columbia Government News. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  11. "Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art". Coastmountaincollege.ca. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  12. "Five more murals to be painted in downtown Terrace this summer". Terrace Standard. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  13. "Craving for carving: new work draws on B.C. artist's lifetime of experience". Vancouver Sun. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  14. "Vibrant Freda Diesing art exhibition returns to Kitimat". Kitimat Sentinel. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  15. "Terrace Art Gallery shows work of students from Freda Diesing School". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). 26 February 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  16. "Young Wet'suwet'en artist making a name for herself". Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). 5 August 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  17. "Nakkita Trimble is reviving almost-lost Nisga'a tattooing practices to help youth anchor themselves". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). 5 November 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  18. "Coast Mountain College among Northern BC post-secondary institutions to collaborate with Mastercard Foundation". My Bulkley Lakes Now. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  19. "Northern Universities collaborate with Mastercard to enhance Indigenous student experience". Haida Gwaii Observer. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  20. "B.C. launches $1.5M emergency fund for Indigenous students". CTV News. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  21. Canada, Government of Canada; Indigenous and Northern Affairs (25 October 2012). "Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool". Sac-isc.gc.ca. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  22. "CMTN awards, bursaries & scholarships". Coastmountaincollege.ca. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
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