Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government has decided not to renew our participation in the NTC Graduation & Scholarship Program.
Why?
Huu-ay-aht already offers our own graduation and scholarship programs—and they are more inclusive and provide greater support to our students.
• Our program recognizes all Huu-ay-aht graduates (Dogwood, Adult Dogwood, Evergreen, and post-secondary)
• NTC’s program is limited to SD70 students and has had low participation from our citizens
• Only a small number of Huu-ay-aht students have received modest NTC scholarships in recent years
• NTC programs have also created confusion and overlap with our own supports.
What this means
By stepping away from the NTC program, we can invest more directly into our own students.
This means:
• More support for all Huu-ay-aht learners (K–12 and beyond)
• Stronger and more consistent recognition and scholarships
• A program that is designed specifically for our citizens
This decision is about focusing on our own programs and better supporting Huu-ay-aht students.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Brent Ronning, Education Manager, at brent.r@huuayaht.org or 250.723.0100.