Education

Meet our Team

The Education Department of the McLeod Lake Indian Band is committed to helping MLIB members achieve their educational goals and aspirations by delivering quality programs, supports and services. These services aim to meet the educational needs of MLIB members from kindergarten to grade twelve, post-secondary, and adult learners seeking to improve their employability.

Indigenous Students Opportunities and Applications

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Post-Secondary Education

The program aims to improve the employability of McLeod Lake Indian Band by providing funding to access education and skills development opportunities at the post-secondary level. Eligible post-secondary levels include:

• diploma or certificate programs
• undergraduate programs
• advanced or professional degree programs

The program is administered by McLeod Lake Indian Band Education Department, which administers funding and selection criteria in accordance with national guidelines and our own local operating policy. ISC provides funding for this program as part of core funding agreements with Indigenous governments and organizations.

Eligible costs covered by the program may include tuition, books, travel support and living allowances. Students must complete and submit the McLeod Lake Indian Band’s Post-Secondary Application Form in Appendix A (available on the website), including all supporting documentation, to the Education Department by the deadline:

• Fall April 1st
• Winter September 30th
• Summer February 1st

If a student misses this deadline, their application is automatically deferred to the next available session.  In order to qualify for summer sessions, a student must be approved for funding and successfully complete one school year.

Students can apply through the McLeod Lake Indian Band Education Department for the following types of support:

• Tuition Fees
• Registration Fees
• Examination Fees
• Cost of books and supplies
• Living Expense
• Tutorial Support
• Travel
• Scholarships/Bursary Information

Required forms

• Post-Secondary Application Form
• Academic Transcripts
• Personal Resume
• Education Plan (career goals & objectives)
• Letter of Acceptance
• Copy of Program Information with fee schedule
• Copy of Status Card (must be current)

In addition to meeting all the application, reporting, security and record-keeping requirements involved, the Education Department is continuously involved in exploring new educational opportunities as they emerge and cultivating new partnerships to help achieve the present and future educational needs of the McLeod Lake Indian Band membership and community.

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Elementary and Secondary Assistance

The Education Department provides a variety of services to assist our eligible students from kindergarten to grade 12. We ask that a completed Elementary and Secondary Education Application Form be signed and returned each school year. 

These services include:

• Student fees and school supplies
• Tutoring support
• Extraordinary requests and support
• Student, parent and school liaison and advocacy
• Student support and peer counselling
• Liaison with other local educational institutions.

Mailing Address:
General Delivery
McLeod Lake, BC V0J 2G0