ABORIGINAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
THE FIRST PEOPLES PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING
The First Peoples Principles of Learning are affirmed within First Peoples communities and are being reflected in the development of all K-12 curriculum and assessment. First identified in relation to English 12 First Peoples, the First Peoples Principles of Learning generally reflect First Peoples pedagogy. The term “First Peoples” includes First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada, as well as indigenous peoples around the world.
LEARNING RESOURCES
The Ministry of Education partnered with School
District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) on a project to create
K-12 multimedia resources that integrates Aboriginal content
into curriculum. The ACI project features
a website of lesson plans initially focusing on core curricular
areas in Grades 7, 8 and 9.
This Planning Guide and Framework is designed to help educators and Aboriginal communities work in partnership to develop learning resources that reflect and honour the cultures and history of the Aboriginal peoples.
This resource guide was developed as a tool for integrating Aboriginal content into all
subject areas from kindergarten through Grade 10.
Purchasing information is available from Crown Publications reference Product No. 7530879221.
This map is designed to illustrate the rich diversity of the First Nations peoples of British Columbia.
The First Peoples’ Language Map of British Columbia is a geographic depiction of the First Nations languages of B.C. It is an excellent tool for teaching students about the wealth and diversity of the Indigenous languages and cultures in this Province.
Maps can be ordered through the First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council.
ABORIGINAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM DOCUMENTS
Where applicable, purchasing information is available from Crown Publications
Social Studies
- BC First Nations Studies 12
BC First Nations Studies 12 (BCFNS12) documents the history and cultures of First Nations and Métis people in British Columbia from before the arrival of the Europeans to the present.
Curriculum Document (Integrated Resource Package)
Purchase through Crown Publications:
Curriculum Document (Integrated Resource Package)/French
Teachers Guide
Student Text
English First Peoples
English First Peoples (EFP) curriculum offers students of all backgrounds the opportunity to explore First Peoples’ worldviews through literature. EFP12 is one of three provincial courses available for students to satisfy the Grade 12 English Language Arts graduation program requirement in British Columbia.
- English 10 & 11 First Peoples
Curriculum Document (Integrated Resource Package)
Teacher Resource Guide (PDF, 6.46MB) and additional supporting information and materials developed by the First Nations Education Steering Committee for EFP 10 and 11 are available at the following website: http://www.fnesc.ca/efp/efp10_11.php
Curriculum Document (Integrated Resource Package)
Teacher Resource Guide (PDF, 1.59MB) and additional supporting information and materials developed by the First Nations Education Steering Committee for EFP 12 are available at the following website: http://www.fnesc.ca/efp/efp12.php
Approved First Nations Languages
More information can be found at the Ministry of Education's curriculum website.
Various research projects comissioned by, or for, the Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch, Ministry of Education.
Links to Aboriginal education partners and other organizations that may be of interest. Also listed is Aboriginal scholarship, bursary and award information. |
