BCCIE has long supported the development of intercultural capacities as foundational to the increasing cultural diversity on our campuses. Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action in 2015, BCCIE has expanded their efforts to support institutions commitments to meaningful reconciliation. At the same time many institutions have also dedicated resources to the establishment of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles. In British Columbia many colleges and universities are developing strategic plans for international education.  As we consider these strategies, it will be important to explore how we might align more intentionally with decolonization, reconciliation, and indigenization (DRI) efforts, as well as, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives.  With the support of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, BCCIE is organizing regional workshops that will bring together local band members and elders, community members and international educators to explore these conversations at a local level. Through dialogue and learning activities, participants will consider how, where, and whether international education can be reimagined to align with these other institutional imperatives. This event is intended for institutions located on the territory of the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, Snuneymuxw, Snaw-Naw-As, Tla’amin, and Quw’utsun peoples - also known as the Vancouver Island/Coast region. Registration for international office staff from institutions in these territories is limited. BCCIE reserves the right to cancel your registration if you are from an institution that is outside of the territories listed above. If you register and can no longer attend, please inform us as soon as possible so we may reallocate your spot. The full-day workshop will explore the following:

1. How might the future of international education in BC relate to Decolonization, Reconciliation and Indigenization (DRI)?
2. How might the future of international education in BC relate to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)?
3. How intercultural and global learning can be both complementary and foundational to advancing equity and justice both locally and globally.

Participants must register for this event and commit to attending the full session. Lunch will be provided. 

Facilitators

Jonathan Joe Jonathan Joe held the position of Regional Negotiator for the Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada and brings with him 30 years of experience working in various roles. He has experience researching policy positions related to Treaty and Indigenous rights and has supported negotiations with many First Nations of Southern British Columbia and Vancouver Island.  Most recently, he worked in Indigenous program Implementation responsible for furthering ongoing negotiations with Vancouver Island Nations.  Not only is Jonathan a DFO veteran, but a leader in his community of Cowichan Tribes. Jonathan is a current student / Instructor within Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Cowichan Tribes & Southern Coastal Vancouver Island Salish Communities in Hulqiminum language, linguistics course – Instructor Donna Gerdts. Also, a Cultural Hul’qumi’num Sqwi’Qwal Speaker on the Southern Vancouver Island – Mainland / USA Washington First Nations communities. Jonathan graduated Grade 12 from Cowichan Senior Secondary School in 1983 and post-secondary at Vancouver Island University studying Business, Fisheries, Linguistics, and is an active cultural mentor. The role includes master of ceremonies for many cultural & educational events. Dr. Kyra Garson Kyra Garson has worked as the Intercultural Coordinator at Thompson Rivers University for over a decade.  Kyra has provided hundreds of professional development workshops for higher education provincially, nationally, and internationally with a focus on enhancing intercultural understanding, inclusive pedagogies, and equity literacy. Her research interests include critical pedagogies, multicultural group work and critical internationalization studies. She has edited and published numerous special issues, chapters, and papers related internationalization, intercultural understanding, and critical perspectives in education.  Kyra’s doctoral study entitled “Are we graduating Global Citizens?” received the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education’s dissertation of the year award in 2014. In 2011, the Canadian Bureau for International Education selected her to receive the Internationalization Award for her work with faculty to intercuturalize the curriculum. In 2017, she was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award by the British Columbia Council for International Education. In 2020 she was recognized by her TRU peers with the Excellence in Interculturalization Award. Registration deadline: February 28, 2023 For more information, please contact events@bccie.bc.ca. MORE INFO >

The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) is very much looking forward to a return to an in-person conference, in partnership with its host university, Mahidol. Scheduled to be held in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, from 13-17 March 2023, the event offers delegates from around the world the opportunity to share best practice and learn more about the innovative ways in which Asia Pacific universities are partnering across the region and with the world.

In addition to the presentations and the always popular 'regional reports', the Exhibition will provide sponsors, universities and partners from across the international education community the opportunity to network and learn more about what each has to offer, from programs to study tours, to products and services that support the internationalization of universities.

With a focus on developing the future sustainability of international education across one of the most diverse and dynamic regions of the world, save the date now and plan to join colleagues in Bangkok.

EduCanada Pavilion booth

BCCIE will be coordinating the BC Booth in the Canada Pavilion at APAIE. This is an opportunity for representatives from BC institutions to connect with other conference delegates in a convenient, designated location. Eligibility Meeting times in the BC booth must be booked in advance. To participate, you must be registered for the full APAIE conference and your institution, school or district must be eligible to use the EduCanada brand. Important details

• Meeting time slots in the BC booth are available on a first-come, first-served basis through an online scheduling service called Calendly. Instructions on how to sign up are included below.
• 30-minute time slots are available during APAIE Exhibit Hall hours from March 14 -16, 2023.
• Each institution, school or district can select a maximum of five time slots by Monday, March 5, 2023.
• Before March 5: If you select more than five time slots, BCCIE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule your additional selections.
• After March 5: You may sign up for additional meeting times—if they are available.
• If your institution is sending more than one representative to the conference, please coordinate requests for meeting times with your colleagues to avoid duplication. As a courtesy to your fellow colleagues, please finalize your meeting times/schedules by Monday, March 5, 2023.
• Only one institution is permitted to sign up per time slot. If a time slot is not showing in the Calendly system, it means that time slot has been booked already.
• Please reschedule or cancel any time slots by making the changes directly in Calendly

How to sign up

• Step 1: Visit the Calendly website.
• Step 2: Click on your preferred date to see available time slots.
• Step 3:Click on your preferred time slot and click “Confirm”.
• Step 4: Enter your name, email, institution, and position. Then click “Schedule Event”.
• Step 5:You’re booked! Add to calendar (if desired).

Note: You will need to repeat the above process for each time slot you wish to book. Confirmation You will receive an email from BCCIE (via Calendly) confirming the time slot you signed up for. Through this confirmation email, you will be able to download the information directly to your preferred calendar software. You will also find a direct link to reschedule or cancel a time slot booking. Questions? If you have any questions about the scheduling or would like further details, please contact BCCIE at events@bccie.bc.ca. MORE INFO >

The Vietnam Association of Community Colleges (VACC), and its Canadian partners CICan (Colleges and Institutes Canada), Nova Scotia Community College, and BCCIE (British Columbia Council for International Education), will be co-hosting an international conference March 20-21 in Tra Vinh, Vietnam. The conference will bring together senior administrators, heads of international, senior international officers and heads of WIL and co-op programs from both Vietnam and Canada to build on the strong and long-standing foundation of Canada-Vietnam academic engagement. The two-day conference follows APAIE 2023 and will focus on the theme of “Developing Sustainable Partnerships Between Canada and Vietnam in Education and Vocational Training” with networking opportunities and sessions covering themes such as:

• Digital transformations in teaching and learning
• Opportunities for collaboration in vocational training
• Global Skills Opportunities
• International partnerships
• UN Sustainable Development Goals in higher education institutions

To register, book accommodation and learn more about the agenda, please visit the conference website. *Please note that you will need to apply for an E-visa for entrance into Vietnam. Information can be found on the conference registration site. Key information Location: Tra Vinh University in Tra Vinh, in the Mekong Delta (two hours south of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)) Dates: March 20 – 21, 2023 Travel: A charter bus has been arranged to get you to and from HCMC on Sunday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 23. Please visit the website to register for this bus. MORE INFO >

BCCIE has long supported the development of intercultural capacities as foundational to the increasing cultural diversity on our campuses. Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action in 2015, BCCIE has expanded their efforts to support institutions commitments to meaningful reconciliation. At the same time many institutions have also dedicated resources to the establishment of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles. In British Columbia many colleges and universities are developing strategic plans for international education.  As we consider these strategies, it will be important to explore how we might align more intentionally with decolonization, reconciliation, and indigenization (DRI) efforts, as well as, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives.  With the support of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, BCCIE is organizing regional workshops that will bring together local band members and elders, community members and international educators to explore these conversations at a local level. Through dialogue and learning activities, participants will consider how, where, and whether international education can be reimagined to align with these other institutional imperatives. This event is intended for regional institutions located on the territory of the Syilx, Secwépemc, and Nlaka'pamux peoples - also known as the Thompson-Okanagan region. Registration for international office staff from institutions in these territories is limited. BCCIE reserves the right to cancel your registration if you are from an institution that is outside of the territories listed above. If you register and can no longer attend, please inform us as soon as possible so we may reallocate your spot. The full-day workshop will explore the following:

1. How might the future of international education in BC relate to Decolonization, Reconciliation and Indigenization (DRI)?
2. How might the future of international education in BC relate to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)?
3. How intercultural and global learning can be both complementary and foundational to advancing equity and justice both locally and globally.

Participants must register for this event and commit to attending the full session. Lunch will be provided. 

Facilitators

Laura Grizzlypaws (St'at'imc) Laura Grizzlypaws was born and raised in Lillooet, British Columbia in the Interior Plateau region, she is of St’át’imc descent. Her ancestral name is "Stálhalamcen – Grizzly Paws," She belongs to the people of Nxwísten the Bear Clan. The experiences in her education provided her with knowledge and skills with a focus on providing her recipients with the highest quality of cultural education based on the values and needs of the community while meeting the deliverables of the organization or project goals. Grizzlypaws currently works at Thompson Rivers University as the Educational Developer, Indigenous Teaching and Learning to support the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in improving education attainment levels and success rates. Developing Culturally appropriate curricula and to provide support and facilitate change and growth in teaching and learning environment. Her education background consists of a Master of Education in Education Foundation Land Based Education (2011); Bachelor of General Studies Degree Double Minor Linguistics & First Nation Studies (2007); Bachelor of Education Degree in Curriculum Development & Instruction (2007); Professional Development Teaching Certificate (2006); Language Proficiency Certificate (2003); Counselling & Wellness Certificate (2003). Grizzlypaws was also granted a Language Heroes award for the British Columbia Salishan language family. Her educational accomplishments were made possible through the balance of traditional and spiritual practices of her St’át’imc cultural heritage. Followed by her academic credentials Grizzlypaws was recognized through the Indigenous Music Awards (2019) and awarded for the category “Best Hand Drum Music” for her album debut “Come Home”. Her latest album “Muzmit.stumc” (2019) was dedicated to language revitalization through prayer songs. Grizzlypaws was inducted into the Wall of Fame at the University of Saskatchewan Alumini (2020) for her athletic achievements and the recognition of the Indigenous work she offers globally.  She recently published her first paperback children’s book titled “Sulyálesta” (2022); and currently studying at Simon Fraser University in her Doctor of Education Leadership Studies. Dr. Kyra Garson Dr. Kyra Garson has worked as the Intercultural Coordinator at Thompson Rivers University for over a decade.  Kyra has provided hundreds of professional development workshops for higher education provincially, nationally, and internationally with a focus on enhancing intercultural understanding, inclusive pedagogies, and equity literacy. Her research interests include critical pedagogies, multicultural group work and critical internationalization studies. She has edited and published numerous special issues, chapters, and papers related internationalization, intercultural understanding, and critical perspectives in education.  Kyra’s doctoral study entitled “Are we graduating Global Citizens?” received the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education’s dissertation of the year award in 2014. In 2011, the Canadian Bureau for International Education selected her to receive the Internationalization Award for her work with faculty to intercuturalize the curriculum. In 2017, she was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award by the British Columbia Council for International Education. In 2020 she was recognized by her TRU peers with the Excellence in Interculturalization Award. Elder: DeDe DeRose DeDe was BC's first Superintendent of Aboriginal Achievement and is a prominent advocate for Indigenous education and student success.  Born in Williams Lake to a Secwepemc family DeDe is a member of the Esketemec First Nation.  DeRose graduated from UBC's Indigenous Teacher's Education Program (NITEP) with a Bachelor Degree, Diploma in Education and Ts"kel Master's Degree. DeDe taught in Williams Lake for 9 years before moving to Kamloops to finish her career as an elementary school principal and raise her sons.    DeRose, while working in public schools, was seconded to the Ministry of Education twice and was appointed part-time to the BC College of Teachers for 8 years as the first Indigenous Councilor.  She was actively involved as the Chair and Co-Chair of the NITEP at UBC for over 20 years;  served on several committees for the BC Principals' and Vice Principals' Association; and Chaired the First Nations Education Steering Committee.  In her retirement, she continues to serve on the President's Advisory Committee at UBC;  is a school district auditor with the Ministry of Education;  is the secretary and Communications Chairperson for the Verna J Kirkness Foundation; and recently joined the board for the Phoenix Center.     DeDe was given the traditional Secwepemc name "Tse7ekw te Spi7uw" (Sunrise Golden Eagle) and is a proud Kye7e to seven wonderful grandchildren.  Since retiring in 2015 her interests include hiking, downhill skiing with her family, yoga, playing golf and travelling with her husband, Allan, and horseback riding on her bay gelding, Heart. Registration deadline: March 21, 2023 For more information, please contact events@bccie.bc.ca. MORE INFO >

BCCIE invites our international education colleagues to join an informative webinar on the CANIE Accord (Climate Action Network for International Educators). This presentation will explore the requirements for becoming a signatory, and key benefits of signatory status. The presenters will also discuss other opportunities to engage with CANIE. About CANIE CANIE is a grassroots non-profit organization that is run entirely by volunteers in the international education sector who see the need for our sector to step up and act on climate. There are global working groups with specific goals (events, marketing, fundraising, content) and regional chapters. This event is in partnership with the CANIE Americas Chapter. About the CANIE Accord A public commitment to action and it provides a menu of practical actions that institutions, or units within institutions, can take to reduce their negative climate impacts (footprint) and increase their positive climate impacts (handprint) from their international education activities and operations. Learning Objectives

• Importance of climate action within international education
• Understanding the role the CANIE Accord Plays within international education, regionally and globally
• Practical next steps for becoming a signatory of the CANIE Accord

Presenters

• Sebastian Fernandes – COO, FPP
• CJ Tremblay – Founder and Managing Director, Alethea Global Cooperative

For more information, please contact events@bccie.bc.ca. MORE INFO >

BCCIE welcomes you to BC International Education Week (BCIEW), taking place in Victoria from June 25-28, 2023. We have an incredible program of workshops, concurrent sessions, networking opportunities, including B2B meetings, as well as an opening reception and our annual International Education Awards banquet slated for BCIEW 2023.  Key Dates Call for proposals January 30, 2023 - Call for proposals closes Registration April 14, 2023 - Early registration ends April 15, 2023 - Regular registration opens May 15, 2023 - Deadline for registration cancellation/name change June 5, 2023 - Online regular registration ends* *Limited onsite registration available Awards and bursaries April 3, 2023 - Bursary applications close April 14, 2023 - Award nominations close MORE INFO >

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education, Regional Training Center in Vietnam (SEAMEO RETRAC), in collaboration with BCCIE is delighted to announce the International Conference 2023 focusing on “A New Paradigm of Leadership and Management, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Global and Local Perspectives and Practices,” July 13-14, 2023, at SEAMEO RETRAC’s premises – 35 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Under the huge disruptions brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, institutions across the world have been forced to undergo revolutions to adapt to sudden changes. These revolutions continuously undertaken in the recovering period have highlighted the significance of innovating solutions utilizing the institutional resources and beyond, strengthening reliable digital infrastructures, expanding global partnership, assuring quality, developing human resources and enhancing teaching and learning activities to meet the increasing demanding needs. This Conference is conducted with the aim at creating a global platform for leaders, professionals, experts, researchers and educational practitioners to update and exchange perspectives and information, explore innovative ideas and share best practices related to leadership and management, teaching and learning in transnational higher education.

Purpose

• To create an educational platform for educational professionals and practitioners in sharing information, updating knowledge, exchanging up-to-date research-based results and embedding innovations in leadership and management in higher education;
• To explore top-issues related to challenges affecting leadership and management practices as well as identify solutions for coping with these issues; and,
• To promote and facilitate global networks and linkages among policy makers, educators, leaders and researchers as well as professionals in the field of international and higher education for future development.

Subthemes

• Innovative leadership and management in higher education;
• Quality assurance and accreditation practices and its impacts on higher education institutional development;
• Innovation in teaching, research and professional development;
• Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in teaching and learning; and,
• Global partnership and multidisciplinary collaboration.

SEAMEO RETRAC is interested in inviting prospective researchers, educators, practitioners, professionals, and participants with a professional interest in leadership and management in higher education to attend the Conference. The Conference is also encouraging and inviting the contribution of research papers and findings that analyze and study the aforementioned fields to the Conference. 

 

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