NALA’ATSI ALTERNATE PROGRAM
Indigenous Education Services
665 16th Street, Courtenay BC V9N 1X6
Phone: 250-331-4040 Email: bruce.carlos@sd71.bc.ca
Website: https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/nalaatsi/
Contacts: Bruce Carlos (District Principal)
Sue Cambrey (Senior Administrative Assistant)
Rory McClure (Teacher)
Heather Scott (Family / Youth Care Worker)
Margo Douglas (Educational Assistant)
David Dawson (Indigenous Support Worker)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am – 3pm
Population Served:
Nala’atsi is a school for students with self-identified Indigenous ancestry in grades 10 to 12 that is located on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Nala’atsi offers individualized support for students whose needs have not been met in a mainstream classroom setting, providing a sense of community and belonging, a safe and compassionate learning environment, as well as access to exciting cultural activities within the community and beyond. Nala’atsi offers full graduation options for students and is based in central Courtenay, BC. The Nala’atsi Program assists students to meet secondary school completion requirements through an individualized program of studies; or facilitates re-entry into the regular secondary system.
Programs & Services:
- A 10 month program offering group and individual instruction
- Focuses on completion of core academic subjects
- Career and Personal Planning 10, Portfolio 12, community based work experience and a limited selection of elective subjects are also available
- Offers cultural teachings with Elders and community
Indigenous Education Services
665 16th Street, Courtenay BC V9N 1X6
Phone: 250-331-4040 Email: bruce.carlos@sd71.bc.ca
Contacts: Bruce Carlos (District Principal)
Sue Cambrey (Senior Administrative Assistant)
Rory McClure (Teacher)
Heather Scott (Family / Youth Care Worker)
Margo Douglas (Educational Assistant)
David Dawson (Indigenous Support Worker)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am – 3pm
Population Served:
Nala’atsi is a school for students with self-identified Indigenous ancestry in grades 10 to 12 that is located on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Nala’atsi offers individualized support for students whose needs have not been met in a mainstream classroom setting, providing a sense of community and belonging, a safe and compassionate learning environment, as well as access to exciting cultural activities within the community and beyond. Nala’atsi offers full graduation options for students and is based in central Courtenay, BC. The Nala’atsi Program assists students to meet secondary school completion requirements through an individualized program of studies; or facilitates re-entry into the regular secondary system.
Programs & Services:
- A 10 month program offering group and individual instruction
- Focuses on completion of core academic subjects
- Career and Personal Planning 10, Portfolio 12, community based work experience and a limited selection of elective subjects are also available
- Offers cultural teachings with Elders and community