Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

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Founded in 1983 by the five Bands of the Nicola Valley, NVIT was created to provide a place for Indigenous people to study within a supportive environment. Beginning with 13 learners enrolled in a forestry program, NVIT now has approximately 1400 learners representing nearly 60% of BC’s First Nations communities. Learners study at our main campus in Merritt, our satellite campus in Vancouver, or at one of over 30 Indigenous communities across Canada.

NVIT strives to offer a wide range of programs to appeal to many different career paths. The Centre of Excellence in Sustainability is our newest addition to our Merritt campus, which provides innovative lab space, demonstrates solar and geo-exchange technologies, houses a new teaching culinary arts kitchen, greenhouse, fitness centre and gymnasium.  Our institute also has recently created exciting new partnerships that will provide new programs for future learners such as a Master of Social work program, Bachelor of Indigenous Education program and a Foundation in Innovation and Technology program.

NVIT’s success is attributed to its ability to become BC’s Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute while remaining true to the vision of the five founding bands. Governed by a First Nations board, a supportive Elders’ Council and an engaged group of employees, NVIT continues to be dedicated to Indigenous education and ensuring we meet the needs of our learners. As an Indigenous Centre of Excellence, we invite you to become involved as we work towards fulfilling our vision of inspiring learners to strengthen community. NVIT promises to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education.