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After four years of planning, construction and a record-breaking $7.5 million fundraising campaign, on February 25, 2016, Camosun College’s $30-million, 80,000-square-foot Centre for Trades Education and Innovation officially opened. Serving over 2,500 trades students, Camosun is the largest trades training provider on Vancouver Island and the second largest in B.C.
In 2015, Camosun develops an Indigenization and Reconciliation plan that includes 39 actions for the college in response to the nation’s Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Calls to Action. Some of the actions include: facilitating an annual Orange Shirt Day each September 30 to remember the survivors of Residential Schools; integrating Indigenous teaching and pedagogy into non-Indigenous programs; Indigenizing hiring practices; …
Camosun Fine Furniture students turn forest into furniture by re-using the trees, cleared from the site of the new Centre for Trades Education & Innovation, and repurposing the wood into stunningly designed benches, for the trades students in the new facility.
On September 30, 2015, Camosun Indigenous Studies students Kristin Spray and Eddy Charlie, with the support of the college’s Centre for Indigenous Studies and Community Connections, organized the first Orange Shirt Day on campus and invited students, staff and supporters to wear an orange shirt, eat fry bread and sing the huy ch qu song to show respect and honour residential …
Sherri Bell, former superintendent for the Greater Victoria School District, was appointed Camosun’s sixth president, July 1, 2015. Sherri brings with her a national reputation for stewarding student achievement and a focus on the delivery of exceptional education. Throughout her career, Sherri has focused on engaging students in learning to find their passion and make a difference in their community and …
In 2011, the college celebrated the opening of Na’tsa’maht: The Gathering Place at Lansdowne campus. Na’tsa’maht is a physical manifestation of the philosophy, beliefs, and mission of Eye? Sqa’lewen: The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC), where people can meet and engage as diverse communities. Na’tsa’maht is located very close to the Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre, and provides a …
Camosun offers its first Women in Trades program as a 12-week introduction to the world of trades, and the wide array of rewarding careers available to skilled workers. Using a hands-on approach, students learn about practical skills and industry requirements for a variety of trades in the construction, service, manufacturing and aerospace sectors. Students also explore how to secure employable skills …
On October 1, 2009 Kathryn Laurin became Camosun’s fifth president.
Following 14 years of competing off-campus, the Camosun Chargers secure a home in the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence with the opening of the new building on the college’s Interurban campus. The world-class facility features a double court gymnasium with international height ceiling, large fitness centre with a high performance area, athletic therapy room, team rooms, change rooms, classrooms, a …
