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Ƶapp is CLOSING today at noon, Feb. 3, 2025

Monday, Feb. 3, 12 pm Ƶapp’s campuses are CLOSING at noon today due to the forecast calling for heavy snowfall and deteriorating road conditions throughout the region. All classes and services will close for the reminder of the day.

Space is available on both campuses to accommodate people who may need time to make exit arrangements:
• Lansdowne: Fisher Building foyer
• Interurban: Liz Ashton Campus Centre

Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

• Facebook: facebook.com/ƵappCollege/
• Instagram: instagram.com/camosun/
• X (Twitter): x.com/camosun

Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

IECC Students in front of Na'tsa'maht

Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections

Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen

Welcoming more than 1,100 students from over 50 nations.

Students, staff, volunteers and helpers gathered in front of the Na'tsa'maht after the S’TENISTOLW conference.
Supportive community

The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (IECC) provides educational, financial, and cultural support, information, and services to help you before and after becoming a Ƶapp student.

Indigenous Student Services

Student-centred, community-focused learning

We offer courses and programs for Indigenous students and provide links between Ƶapp, students, local Indigenous organizations and First Nations communities. 

Programs and Courses

Activities and events

Ƶapp and Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen host a number of events intended to enhance and celebrate Indigenous student success and encourage community development and wellness. Join us for  National Indigenous Peoples Day, Orange Shirt Day, the annual Salish Pit Cook and activities for Indigenous students like pizza day or learning the art of traditional basket weaving. 

Activities and events

Our name

We have officially added the phrase Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen(DzԴdzܲԳEye. sh-KWAW-leh-win) to our name and are now known as Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen – The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections (or IECC).

Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen is a Lekwungen word offered to us by Lekwungen Elder Elmer George. The word references "good heart, good mind, and good feelings” – the experiences we want you to have during your journey here. 

We seek knowledge in these territories

Ƶapp serves the communities of southern Vancouver Island and the south Gulf Islands that are located in the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen (Esquimalt and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T’Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples.

We acknowledge our traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here. Read about Ƶapp's History: Legend of Camossung.

Indigenization at Ƶapp

Indigenization is the process by which Indigenous ways of knowing, being, doing and relating are incorporated into educational, organizational, cultural and social structures of the institution. 

Indigenization Initiative

Inspiring relationships in the college setting