Mission
Education program shall provide our members with tools to be self-sufficient/reliant and to work toward developing knowledge, skills and attitude for employment or further education. Taking into consideration the overall vision statement to take care of our resources, protect our language, culture and customs through opportunities when prioritizing resources for education.
Our Team
The Adams Lake Band Education Department includes both management and staff who are committed to meeting the needs of membership through a variety of programs available within the Organization:
- Kindergarten to Grade 12 Programs;
- Post-Secondary Education Programs;
- Sahhaltkum Daycare Programs;
- Chief Atahm School Programs.
Upcoming Events
Expression of Interest Cater Deadline Sept 27 2018
Expression of Interest Re Caterer Deadline Sept 27 2018
September 27Communications Agreement Signing Ceremony Amended Sept 28, 2018
Communication Agreement Signing Ceremony Sept 28 2018 2nd notice amended
September 28Shuswap Salmon Symposium
Shuswap Salmon Symposium Sept 30 to Oct 01 2018
September 30General Band Meeting Oct 04 2018 Review of 2018/2019 Budget
General Band Meeting Oct 4 2018_
October 4
Adams Lake Indian Band must evolve and adapt to meet its goals and objectives in key areas.
Strategic Focus
- Language and Culture
- Academic Counselling
- Program Development
- Technology Integration
- Employment & Training
- Establish Special Events
- Capacity Building for Staff
- Education Challenges and Case Management
Stakeholder Partners
Over time ALIB Education Department has been progressive with advocacy and support to ensure its foundation grows stronger each year. There are numerous stakeholders that we continuously collaborate with to research opportunities to support our members:
- School District #73 and #83 (Aboriginal Education Council)
- First Nations Education Steering Committee
- Assembly of First Nations
- Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
- University of BC Okanagan/Okanagan College (Aboriginal Education Council)
- Thompson River University Advisory Committee
- Shuswap Training and Employment Programs
- Secwepemc Cultural Education Society
