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which is run by four member nations of

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. Yellowhead Tribal College is an inclusive and open learning institution that welcomes all adult learners.

History

Yellowhead Tribal College (YTC) was established in 1986 by the Yellowhead Tribal Council to meet the educational needs of its member nations (

, and

) in the context of its primary purpose - to foster social, political, and economic development. The college's first permanent education program, the University of College and Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP), was established in the spring of 1984. Since then, this once-small upgrading program has evolved into a college offering its own accredited post-secondary courses, certificates, diplomas, and degree programs, some in partnership with recognized colleges and universities such as

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, and its sister tribal colleges, such as Blue Quills First Nations College and Maskwacis Cultural College. All of YTC's courses contain First Nations/Aboriginal content; students are provided with a unique educational experience as they gain knowledge through Aboriginal teaching methods supported by culturally appropriate student services. Yellowhead Tribal College is a member of the First Nation & Adult Higher Education Consortium, a non-profit organization in Western Canada, which coordinates the efforts of its members to provide quality adult and higher education, controlled entirely by people of the First Nations.http://www.fnahec.org/ First Nation & Adult Higher Education Consortium

Academics

Students are instructed by teachers and professors from affiliated universities and colleges. Some of the academic programs offered at Yellowhead Tribal College are as follows: * Four Directions Literacy and Essential Skills Program * Administrative Assistant Certificate * Academic Upgrading * University & College Preparation (UCEP) * University Studies Diploma (USD) * Management Studies Diploma (MSD) * Early Childhood Development (ECD) * Information Technology Certificate / Program * Indigenous Social Work * Indigenous Educational Assistant Program * Off Campus Student Support * Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) Program

Library

The Yellowhead Tribal College Library serves the mission of the College by actively supporting its curricula and by promoting First Nations culture through its collections and programming. Students may access books and resources from disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, business, general sciences, education and health. The library also has an extensive Aboriginal Collection which includes books, reference materials, journals, videos and DVDs, and aboriginal language resources. YTC Library participates in the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library (LHCADL) and the First Nations Information Connection (FNIC). YTC Library is a member of The Alberta Library (TAL).

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School website
Educational institutions established in 1977 First Nations education Indigenous universities and colleges in North America Universities and colleges in Edmonton Colleges in Alberta 1977 establishments in Alberta {{Alberta-school-stub

History

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