CHEMICAL ADDICTION WORKER DIPLOMA

The Chemical Addictions Worker program provides core skills required for First Nations Wellness Addictions Workers and includes Aboriginal specific content. This program will assist individuals who currently are Alcohol and Drug Counsellors and/or Addictions Workers, who may need to obtain professional development to meet job requirements. In addition, this program is open to individuals who wish to seek employment in the addictions field.

MISSION

Empowering learners by strengthening voice and identity through education.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• We are learner-centered.
• We are grounded in Indigenous culture, tradition, and Knowledge.
• We are committed to the advancement of our learners, employees, communities, and institute.
• We seek to engage all learners and members of the NVIT community.
• We will maintain a standard of academic excellence that ensures that our learners have the widest range of future choices possible.
• We are committed to a high level of organizational discipline where all aspects of the Strategic Plan, governance, and operations are guided by formalized policies, procedures, monitoring, and review processes.