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.

Expand All | Collapse All

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
Phone: 250-562-4843

School District No. 28 (Quesnel)

Aboriginal Education
District Principal of Aboriginal Education
Phone: 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
Phone: 250-638-4464

Gitxsan Language Authority (Hazelton, BC)
Language Coordinator
Phone: 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)
Phone: 604-796-3061
Email: education@seabirdschool.ca

School District No.33 (Chilliwack)
Aboriginal Education District Coordinator
Phone: 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
Phone: 250-957-2322

Bella Bella Community School
Phone: 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
Phone: 250-741-5318

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley)
District Principal of Aboriginal Education
Phone: 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
Phone: 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
Phone: 250-923-4902

Nedut’en 5 to 12

Nedut’en 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2024)

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
Indigenous Education District Lead
Phone: 250-567-2284

Lake Babine Nation

nsíylxcən 5 to 12 and Introductory nsíylxcən 11

nsíylxcən 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (1999)

Osoyoos Indian Band
Phone: 250-498-3444

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen)
Superintendent of Schools
Phone: 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
Phone: 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
Phone: 250-720-2769

School District No. 84 (Vancouver Island West)
Superintendent of Schools & Secretary-Treasurer
Phone: 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)
Phone: 250-376-0903

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

SENĆOŦEN 5 to 12 and Introductory SENĆOŦEN 11

SENĆOŦEN 5 to 12 Integrated Resource Package (2012)

WSÁNEĆ School Board
Phone: 250-652-2313

School District No. 63 (Saanich)
District Vice-Principal, Indigenous Education
Phone: 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
Phone: 604-885-6016

School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast)
District Principal, Aboriginal Programs & Services
Phone: 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
Phone: 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
Phone: 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
Phone: 250-471-2002

School District No. 57 (Prince George)
District Principal, Aboriginal Education
Phone: 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
Phone: 250-453-9151

Upper St'at'imc Language, Culture and Education Society (UCLSES)
Phone: 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
Phone: 250 559-8471

School District No. 50 Haida Education Council
District Principal, Aboriginal Education
Phone: 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.

Read the Aboriginal Languages IRP Review Report (PDF, 1 MB)

Did you find what you were looking for?

The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.