with children, youth, families and communities in a manner that is described as bi-cultural. The Child and Youth Care Degree program offers an Aboriginal child welfare focus which explores and supports both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal students to work with Aboriginal families and communities. Symbols and coat of arms Partnership University of Hertfordshire, UK California State University, East Bay, US University of Montana, US University of Central Arkansas, US University of Canberra, AU Deakin University, AU Victoria University, AU UNITEC, NZ Mejiro University, JP Notable alumni Gwen O'Mahony - Former MLA in the 39th Parliament of British Columbia Victor Blasco - Professional soccer player See also Education in Canada Higher education in British Columbia Higher education in Canada List of institutes and colleges in British Columbia List of universities in British Columbia References External links BC Government announcement The Navigator Newspaper Malaspina High School Vancouver Island University Library VIU Wikipedia Community of Practice VIUSpace Institutional Repository 1969 establishments in British Columbia Educational institutions established in 1969 Universities in British Columbia