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Okanagan College - Salmon Arm Campus Opportunity meets community at the Salmon Arm campus with a full range of academic and vocational programs.

Small class sizes coupled with high quality instruction and personalized support is our big idea.

Indigenous Mentor Spotlight: Emilie LougheedFor Métis welder and Okanagan College welding instructor Emilie Lougheed, sk...
10/13/2026

Indigenous Mentor Spotlight: Emilie Lougheed

For Métis welder and Okanagan College welding instructor Emilie Lougheed, skilled trades are about more than building things.

Whether she's teaching the next generation of welders or transforming reclaimed materials into stunning works of public art, Emilie demonstrates the many ways a skilled trade can become a vehicle for storytelling, connection and self-expression.

Her work encourages others to imagine themselves as welders, artists, creators and leaders.

Through the ACTION Project at Okanagan College, Mentors like Emilie are helping Indigenous women discover the opportunities that exist in the skilled trades and connect with those who have walked the path before them.

Learn more about the ACTION Project, mentorship and upcoming events: okanagancollege.ca/action -events

The ACTION Project at Okanagan College is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.

Images by Tinsography Co.: Emilie's welded art highlights her skilled trade and her Métis heritage through language and the prairie roses.

All Okanagan College campuses will be closed for the statutory holiday on Oct 12. Wishing our OC community a restful lon...
10/09/2026

All Okanagan College campuses will be closed for the statutory holiday on Oct 12. Wishing our OC community a restful long weekend.

Indigenous Mentor Spotlight: Dolly KrugerWhen Dolly Kruger walked into her first carpentry class at Okanagan College in ...
10/07/2026

Indigenous Mentor Spotlight: Dolly Kruger

When Dolly Kruger walked into her first carpentry class at Okanagan College in 1994, she was the only woman in the room.

More than 30 years later, she's built a successful career as a skilled carpenter and business owner, but she still remembers the instructor who welcomed her into that classroom and helped her believe that she belonged.

“I carved out my place in the trades by walking into male-dominated spaces like they were already mine, guided by kindness, respect, and patience by the first-year trades teacher I’ll never forget. Every skill I own was fought for with grit, culture, and the unshakeable truth that women don’t just belong here — we can, have and WILL lead by example.”

Today, Dolly is helping create that same sense of belonging for others.

Join us on October 15 at Okanagan College’s Penticton campus for the first event of Success in the Trades, where Dolly will share her journey, answer questions and connect with Indigenous women interested in exploring skilled trades careers.

🍽️ Enjoy a warm meal, meet mentors and peers, and learn about pathways into the trades.
Register today: https://ow.ly/efs750ZUICL

This event is brought to you by the ACTION Project at Okanagan College, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.

When Indigenous women are visible in the skilled trades, they help others see what's possible.Across Canada, Indigenous ...
10/02/2026

When Indigenous women are visible in the skilled trades, they help others see what's possible.

Across Canada, Indigenous women are making an impact as skilled trades professionals, business owners, mentors and community leaders. And behind these growing numbers of women are stories of perseverance, leadership and community.

For Okanagan College (OC) alumna Dolly Kruger, it was a welcoming instructor who helped her take her first steps into carpentry. For automotive technician and mentor Crystal Roman, it was a mentor who showed her what was possible in the automotive industry. And for OC welding instructor Emilie Lougheed, welding became a way to connect creativity, culture and community.

That's the spirit behind the ACTION Project at OC, which supports people entering and progressing through apprenticeship and skilled trades careers.

This fall, the ACTION Project is hosting Indigenous Mentor Spotlight: Success in the Trades, bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and their allies together to connect with mentors, share experiences and explore career pathways in the skilled trades.

Sometimes, seeing someone who has walked the path before you can make all the difference.

Stay tuned for event dates and more about these inspiring mentors.

Learn more about the ACTION Project at okanagancollege.ca/action.

The ACTION Project is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.

Getting to know someone new? Remember that a healthy connection means having respect, boundaries and a sense of safety. ...
09/29/2026

Getting to know someone new?

Remember that a healthy connection means having respect, boundaries and a sense of safety.

Swipe through for some green flags and red flags to keep in mind when starting a new relationship.

And if something doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Coordinated Support Services (CSS) can listen, answer questions, and help you explore your options.

[email protected]
okanagancollege.ca/sexual-violence-support

A reminder that all Okanagan College campuses are closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in recognition of the National Day for T...
09/29/2026

A reminder that all Okanagan College campuses are closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which called on the federal government, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, to create a statutory holiday recognizing Survivors, their families, and communities while ensuring the history and legacy of residential schools are publicly remembered. Bill C-5, which established the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a federal statutory holiday, received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021.

Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake on September 30, 2013. Established to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home, it serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the Residential School system.

The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters.”

On September 30, Canadians are encouraged to wear orange in honour of Residential School Survivors and their families, and in remembrance of the children who never returned home.

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who did not return home from...
09/25/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who did not return home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and communities, and to reflect on the ongoing work of Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 is one day to pause and reflect, but the work of Truth and Reconciliation continues throughout the year.

For settlers, continuing to honour the Truth and working towards reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility.

At Okanagan College, we invite students and employees to take some time to learn and think about how we can each contribute to reconciliACTION with the emphasis on taking action.

Some ways to take part:

Join us at an Okanagan College information table: Put it in your calendar and make time to visit the table on your campus on September 29, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wear orange: Wear an orange shirt on September 29 and September 30.

OC campus stores have Indigenous designed orange T-shirts and T-shirt pins for sale

Keep learning: Check out the OC Library’s Talis list for resources to help with your learning and unlearning.

Attend an upcoming event in your community.

Show your support online: Find virtual backgrounds and other images from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/social-media-shareables/).

Safer partying is something we do together. Check out some tips that can help you and the people you’re with have a safe...
09/24/2026

Safer partying is something we do together. Check out some tips that can help you and the people you’re with have a safer night out.

Look out for yourself. Look out for each other. And remember that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and in control of their own choices.

If something happens, or you’re worried about a friend, confidential support is available for Okanagan College students. Connect with Coordinated Support Services (CSS) to explore your options.

[email protected]
okanagancollege.ca/sexual-violence-support

Thank you to all of our orientation sponsors from the community! Because of you, students walked into their first day w...
09/21/2026

Thank you to all of our orientation sponsors from the community!
Because of you, students walked into their first day with swag,
snacks, and a warm welcome!

Earlier this year, students in Okanagan College’s Greenhouse Practices and Operational Fundamentals course at the Salmon...
06/25/2026

Earlier this year, students in Okanagan College’s Greenhouse Practices and Operational Fundamentals course at the Salmon Arm campus gained hands-on experience in every aspect of greenhouse operations, from propagation and irrigation to business planning and year-round food production.

Through partnerships with local businesses, including Greenhouse in the Snow and Mayfair Farms, students explored what it takes to build successful greenhouse operations while learning about food security, sustainable growing practices and greenhouse management.

Beyond the technical skills, the course helped foster new connections, ideas and opportunities among participants as they worked toward their goals in the greenhouse industry.

A big thank you to our industry partners for helping bring real-world learning to life and supporting the next generation of growers and greenhouse professionals.

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