Indigenous Education Teaching Tools and Resources

There are many thoughtful and authentic ways to teach Indigenous history and culture. Use these teaching tools to create a lesson plan that’s tailored to the specific needs of your class.

Last updated: January 4, 2021

On this page:

• B.C. curriculum resources
• First Peoples Principles of Learning
• Teaching guides & textbooks

B.C. Curriculum Resources

Indigenous education resources are developed to support the K-12 curriculum. The intent of these materials is to help further incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into B.C. classrooms. 

• Learn more how to incorporate Indigenous education in your classroom

First Peoples Principles of Learning

Help students start to understand First Peoples views and culture by exploring these basic principles with your class.

• First Peoples Principles of Learning (PDF)
• Principles d'apprentissage (PDF)

Teaching Guides & Textbooks

Access learning resources for Math First Peoples Grades 8 to 9, helpful books for Grades K to 7 and authentic content for Grades K to 3:

• First Nations Education Steering Committee Curriculum and Classroom Resources

Order B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care approved textbooks, teacher guides, and more:

• Crown Publications

Review Indigenous books and lesson plans for all grade levels:

• Strong Nations: Indigenous Books