ÍY ȻENS TÁĆEL

It's good that you've arrived.

W̱SÁNEĆ College (formerly Saanich Adult Education Centre) is here to serve the W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, SȾÁUTW̱/Tsawout, W̱S͸ḴEM/Tseycum, and BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin communities, as well as many others.

W̱SÁNEĆ College is a welcoming learning community where adult students (17+) can learn in a way that is grounded in culture, connection, and support.

We offer Adult Dogwood, SENĆOŦEN language and culture classes, and post-secondary pathways through partnerships with Camosun College and University of Victoria. Through our renewed partnership with Camosun College, W̱SÁNEĆ College now leads and delivers accredited programs within the community.

With small class sizes and personalized support, we help students build confidence, strengthen skills, and move toward their goals in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Photo: SḴOŦEṈ YÁ TŦE SNEW̱EȽ by MUÑOZULWHUT (Naomi) Horwood

W̱SÁNEĆ VALUES

As part of our educational experience, W̱SÁNEĆ W̱ILNEW̱ will be supported holistically through exposure to the following W̱SÁNEĆ values:

  • ŚW̱ELO₭E (Family)
  • W̱¸Í¸Í¸ȻE (Self-Respect)
  • ŦELÁṈET (Initiative)
  • ȽKIL (Confidence)
  • QENÁȽ (Responsibility)
  • ÁTOL E TŦE EȽTÁṈEW̱ SȻÁs I¸ TŦE SKÁLS (Respect for the rights and values of others)
  • W̱U¸IȻEN I¸ ĆȺ¸ĆI OL ŚX̱ENÁṈS (Positive attitude and willingness to work hard)
  • MEȾENÁN (Pride)
  • ŦE¸ITḴEN (Honesty)
  • ÍY SLÁLE OL SṮO¸ṮEM¸ENEȻ (Safety)

OUR VISION

W̱SÁNEĆ College is community-led, -owned, and -operated and upholds connections to our ancestral homelands and waters, our SENĆOŦEN language, our traditional ways and to one another as W̱SÁNEĆ people. 

WE ASPIRE THAT THROUGH THESE CONNECTIONS:

  • Students are empowered and fully supported in their educational journeys and successful in any educational path of their choosing.
  • W̱SÁNEĆ members teach, support, and mentor the next generation of learners.
  • The W̱SÁNEĆ College creates and delivers localized curriculum and grants credentials at the post-secondary level.

OUR MISSION

Guided by our W̱SÁNEĆ communities, W̱SÁNEĆ College provides:

  • Language and cultural education opportunities that enrich and honour individual, family, and community connections.
  • Adult Dogwood programming that prepares learners for higher education and vocational training.
  • Post-secondary programs that inspire learners and ensure they have the skills they need to succeed.
  • Holistic student supports that sustain learners while on their educational journeys.

Thinking about returning to school?

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. At W̱SÁNEĆ College, we welcome learners from all backgrounds and stages of life. Our programs are designed to support your goals while honouring culture, community, and connection to place. 

Interested in learning more?

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W̱SÁNEĆ College
P.O. Box. 368
7449 W Saanich Rd
Brentwood Bay, BC
V8M 1R3