ABOUT

At Awaken, there are no textbooks or standardized tests. We aim to make learning tangible, real, and relatable. Students at Awaken learn through experiences with community mentors, nature-based lessons, and inquiry projects. Student learning is assessed through authentic demonstrations of learning (project presentations) and course-related assignments. 

Students learn core courses through cross-curricular classes. Awaken uses the BC curriculum and our program is rooted in the core competencies. We want learners to leave our program prepared to take on whatever life brings their way!

All students can graduate from Awaken with a BC Dogwood Diploma.

Awaken provides experiential learning opportunities that take place in the community and on the land. We recognize the importance of reciprocity and making meaningful connections to the natural world. We work collaboratively with local Indigenous peoples to authentically weave Indigenous ways of being and knowing into our program. Our program curriculum aligns with and is guided by the First Peoples Principles of Learning. 

Additionally, we collaborate with local businesses and mentors throughout the Okanagan, acknowledging that learning and understanding occur in many ways, not just within the classroom.

Awaken is a place for learners to find their interests, develop a growth mindset, foster meaningful relationships with the community and the land, and grow their capacity to take ownership of their learning.