Education Options

Adult Dogwood Graduation Program

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027 School Year
Program Start: September 2026

The Gitxsan Wet’suwet’en Education Society (GWES) offers the Adult Dogwood Graduation Program for adult learners who are ready to return to school, complete their secondary education, and work toward their BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood).

This program is designed for adult students who may not have completed high school, need to upgrade credits, or are seeking a supportive, culturally grounded learning environment that respects lived experience, responsibilities, and personal growth.

What the Adult Dogwood Program Offers

• A supportive and respectful learning environment for adult learners
• Small class sizes with individualized support
• Academic upgrading and graduation requirements aligned with BC Ministry of Education standards
• Opportunities to learn in community, with cultural and land-based components woven throughout programming
• Pathways toward employment, post-secondary education, or personal goals

Our approach recognizes that learning does not follow a single path. We honour where each student is coming from and walk alongside them as they work toward graduation.

Who Can Apply

• Adult learners who are 18 years of age or older
• Individuals seeking to complete or upgrade secondary school credits
• Community members looking for a flexible and supportive return-to-school option

Program Timeline

• Applications Open: Now
• School Year: 2026–2027
• Program Start Date: September 2026

Take the Next Step

If you are ready to return to school, complete your graduation, and invest in your future, we encourage you to apply. GWES staff are available to support you through the application and registration process and to help you understand what to expect as an Adult Dogwood student.

Applications for the 2026–2027 Adult Dogwood school year are now being accepted.

Your education matters. Your story matters. It’s never too late to begin again.