The University of Northern British Columbia is partnering with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Carrier Sekani Family Services to provide aboriginal social workers with the opportunity gain a specialization in child welfare.

The Government of BC reports that aboriginal children make up 76% of the northern children in the care of the Ministry. 

Karen Murry, Public Affairs Officer, MCFD - 250.356.2939

or Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC - 250.960.5622 

Click on the image below to download a high-resolution file. The photo depicts the first students in the program. Classes started today.