Yellowhead Tribal College
ABOUT
Yellowhead Tribal College's Statements of Vision, Mission, and Mandate
Our Vision
Visionary Leaders in First Nations Education
Our Mission
To achieve academic excellence and student success by providing culturally foundational academic programs and services
Our Mandate
To promote and protect our First Nations traditions, culture, and language to meet the needs of our students, our communities, and our future
Yellowhead Tribal College is an inclusive and open learning institution in Treaty 6 territory. We provide accredited programs in a flexible, supportive academic environment that nurtures Indigenous cultures and traditions.
The college was established in 1986 by Yellowhead Tribal Council to meet the educational needs of its member nations (Alexander First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, O'Chiese First Nation, and Sunchild First Nation). We now offer academic upgrading, certificates, diplomas, and post-secondary courses and degrees to all adult learners.
Please visit us at the Orange Hub
10045 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
We welcome all students at all stages in their educational journey.
Whoever you are, wherever you are from, there’s a place for you at Yellowhead Tribal College!
We’re committed to helping you achieve success in learning and in life.
Yellowhead Tribal College provides students with educational opportunities that respond immediately to community needs to help lay the foundation for its graduates to participate fully in 21st-century Canadian society.
We are committed to life-long learning. Whatever your age or the stage of your learning, we can assist in providing the skills and credentials needed to achieve your career goals.
Yellowhead Tribal College is a proud community partner delivering upgrading programs as well as accredited post-secondary courses, certificates, diplomas, and degrees. All our programs are supported by and foster First Nations culture and language.
Yellowhead Tribal College Community
We are Edmonton's First Nations college! We pursue academic excellence while preserving and promoting Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions.