Requirements to apply for a First Nations Language Teacher Certificate

Last updated on November 29, 2023

The First Nation Language Authority plays an important role in the certification of First Nations language and culture teachers in British Columbia as they testify to an individual applicant’s fluency and proficiency in a language or dialect and culture.

Requirements to Apply

To be eligible for a First Nations Language Teacher Certificate, you must be recommended by a recognized First Nations Language Authority for your proficiency in their language and culture.

The language authority is required to submit the First Nations Language Authority Form (PDF) to recommend you for certification.

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