Links to Community Resources and Websites
' The new curriculum asks educators to use resources from local Aboriginal communities to support the curriculum. The term Aboriginal refers to First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples.
As always, consider the source when exploring links on the internet. The following sites will provide basic information about some of the First Nation communities in the lower mainland and Fraser Valley.
The story of Whiterock told by late Grand Chief Benard Charles <-- New!
The following is a list of links to some of the local First Nation communities in the lower mainland (for an extensive list of First Nation communities in BC - click here).
First Nation Communities in the Fraser Valley (If the name is in green, it is a link to the FN's community website)
Websites for Teachers and students about local FN communities
As always, consider the source when exploring links on the internet. The following sites will provide basic information about some of the First Nation communities in the lower mainland and Fraser Valley.
The story of Whiterock told by late Grand Chief Benard Charles <-- New!
The following is a list of links to some of the local First Nation communities in the lower mainland (for an extensive list of First Nation communities in BC - click here).
- Katzie - link is down but Aboriginal learning is working on a website for teachers.
- Semiahmoo (visit this site too: https://cenalien.weebly.com/)
- Squamish
- Musqueam
- Tsawwassen
- Kwantlen
- Qayqayt
- Kwikwetlem
First Nation Communities in the Fraser Valley (If the name is in green, it is a link to the FN's community website)
- Aitchelitz
- Leq'á:mell
- Matsqui
- Popkum
- Skawahlook
- Skowkale
- Shxwhà:y Village
- Sumas
- Tzeachten
- Yakweakwioose
- Sts'ailes
- Squiala
- Chawathil
- Cheam First Nation
Websites for Teachers and students about local FN communities
- 9000 Years - An amazing resource related to the Sto:lo created by the Siya:ye Yoyes Society
- Sq’éwlets People - this is an amazing site with stories, vidoes and lots of information for student research.
- Secwepemc People
- Lots of ideas for elementary and secondary teachers related to the Secwepemc
- Musqueam teaching kit
- Metis resources from Metis Nation BC - there are some excellent resources on this page for teachers and students. Look at the story maps for primary grades!.
- Semiahmoo https://cenalien.weebly.com/
- Kwantlen First Nation - language page
