Indigenous Languages of British Columbia

Publication date: September 7, 2023

There are many Indigenous languages of British Columbia for which curriculum have been developed and Ministry approved through the provincial Languages Template development process. Please contact the respective school district or copyright holder as listed below for information and copies of the curriculum document.

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ʔayʔaǰuθəm 5 to 12 and Introductory ʔayʔaǰuθəm 11

ʔayʔaǰuθəm 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2022)

School District No. 47 (Powell River)
District Principal, Indigenous Education
Phone: 604-414-2639

Tla’amin Nation
Sophie Call, Tla'amin Nation Director of Education
sophie.call@tn-bc.ca

 

Dakelh Ghunek 5 to 12 and Introductory Dakelh Ghunek 11

Dakelh Ghunek 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2023)

School District No. 57 (Prince George)

Indigenous Education Department
District Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education - Language and Culture
Tel: 250-562-4843

School District No. 28 (Quesnel)

Aboriginal Education
District Principal of Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-991-5550

Lheidli T'enneh First Nation

Lhoosk'uz Dené Nation

Lhtako Dené Nation

Nazko First Nation

Ulkatcho First Nation

 

Gitxsenimx ~ Gitxsanimax 5 to 12 and Introductory Gitxsenimx ~ Gitxsanimax 11

Gitxsenimx ~ Gitxsanimax 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2014)

School District No. 82 (Coast Mountains)
Director of Instruction, Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-638-4464

Gitxsan Language Authority  (Hazelton, BC)  
Language Coordinator
Tel: 250-842-6222

 

Halq'eméylem 5 to 12 and Introductory Halq'eméylem 11

Halq'eméylem 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2007)

Lalme' Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School)
Tel: 604-796-3061
Email: education@seabirdschool.ca

School District No.33 (Chilliwack)
Aboriginal Education District Coordinator
Tel: 604-701-6175

 

Heiltsuk 5 to 12 and Introductory Heiltsuk 11

Heiltsuk 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2002)

Heiltsuk Nation
Bella Bella Community School Society
Tel: 250-957-2322

Bella Bella Community School
Tel: 250-957-2391

 

Hul'q'umi'num' 5 to 12 and Introductory Hul'q'umi'num' 11

Hul'q'umi'num' 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2007)

School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)
Director of Instruction
Tel: 250-741-5318

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley)
District Principal of Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-748-0321

 

Kwak’wala 5 to 12 and Introductory Kwak’wala 11 

Kwak’wala 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2010)

School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North)
District Principal, Aboriginal Programs
Tel:  250-949-6618

School District No. 85 First Nations Education Council, including:

  • Da’naxda’xw First Nation
  • Dzawad’enuxw First Nation
  • Gwa-sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations
  • Kwakiutl Band Council
  • Kwik’wastutinuxw Haxwamis First Nations
  • Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council
  • ‘Namgis First Nation
  • Whe-La-La-U Area Council
 

Liqwala/Kwak'wala 5 to 12 and Introductory Liqwala/Kwak'wala 11

Liqwala/Kwak'wala 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2008)

School District No. 72 (Campbell River)
District Principal of Aboriginal  Education
Tel: 250-923-4902

 

nsíylxcən 5 to 12 and Introductory nsíylxcən 11

nsíylxcən 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (1999)

Osoyoos Indian Band
Tel: 250-498-3444

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen)
Superintendent of Schools
Tel: 250-498-3481

 

Nte?kepmxcin 5 to 12 and Introductory Nte?kepmxcin 11

Nte?kepmxcin 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2008)

School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
District Principal of Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-378-5161

Aboriginal Advisory Council (SD#58)

 

Nuučaan̓uɫ 5 to 12 and Introductory Nuučaan̓uɫ 11

Nuučaan̓uɫ 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2009)

School District No. 70 (Alberni)
Superintendent of Schools
Tel: 250-720-2769

School District No. 84 (Vancouver Island West)
Superintendent of Schools & Secretary-Treasurer
Tel: 250-283-2241

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

 

Secwepemctsin (Shuswap Language) 5 to 12 and Introductory Secwepemctsin 11

Secwepemctsin 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (1999)

Secwepemc Cultural Education Society (SCES)
Tel: 250-376-0903

School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson)
District Principal, Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-374-0679

 

SENĆOŦEN 5 to 12 and Introductory SENĆOŦEN 11

SENĆOŦEN 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2012)

WSÁNEĆ School Board
Tel: 250-652-2313

School District No. 63 (Saanich)
District Vice-Principal, Indigenous Education
Tel: 250-652-7321

 

Shashishalhem (Sechelt Language) 5 to 12 and Introductory Shashishalhem 11

Shashishalem 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2001)

Shishalh Nation

Shishalh Nation Education Department
Tel: 604-885-6016

School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast)
District Principal, Aboriginal Programs & Services 
Tel: 604-886-3741

 

Sim'algaxhl Nisga'a 5 to 12 and Introductory Sim'algaxhl Nisga'a 11

Sim'algaxhl Nisga'a 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2001)

School District No. 92 (Nisga'a)
Assistant Superintendent of Schools/District Director of Instruction
Tel: 250-633-2228

 

Sm'algyax 5 to 12 and Introductory Sm'algyax 11

Sm'algyax 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2000)

Ts'msyeen Sm'algyax Language Authority
(contact available through School District office - see below)

School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert)
Aboriginal Education Services
District Principal, Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-627-1536

 

St̓át̓y̓emcets 5 to 12 and Introductory St̓át̓y̓emcets 11

St̓át̓y̓emcets 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2020)

School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky)
Director of Instruction, Indigenous Education 
Phone: 604-892-5228
 

 

Tsek'ene 5 to 12 and Introductory Tsek'ene 11

Tsek'ene 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2006)

Kwadacha Education Society
Kwadacha Aatse Davie School
Tel: 250-471-2002

School District No. 57 (Prince George)
District Principal, Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-562-4843

 

Upper St’at’imcets 5 to 12 and Introductory Upper St’at’imcets 11

Upper St’at’imcets 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (1998)

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail)
District Principal for Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250-453-9151

Upper St'at'imc Language, Culture and Education Society (UCLSES)
Tel: 250-256-7523

 

Xaayda Kil / Xaad Kil Grades 5 to 12 and Introductory Xaayda Kil / Xaad Kil 11

Xaayda Kil / Xaad Kil Grades 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2017)

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii)
District Principal, Aboriginal Education
Tel: 250 559-8471

School District No. 50 Haida Education Council
District Principal, Aboriginal Education
​Tel: 250 559-8471

 

 

The report focuses on Aboriginal language education in B.C. This research addresses the development and implementation of Aboriginal language curriculum. The methodology entailed a literature review of best practices, and also a survey of district level Aboriginal language educators. The report concludes with recommendations for supporting curriculum and program development for Aboriginal language education.