Aboriginal Languages

The First Nations and Métis Education Branch, in collaboration with education partners, is currently developing Cree 10, 20 and 30 curricula. The completion of this initiative will eliminate the need for Cree teachers to continually apply for locally developed course approval. Implementation of Cree 10, 20 and 30 is scheduled for 2006.

Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP):

The WNCP website links to provincial and territorial Aboriginal Languages and Cultures websites from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

The Common Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education is intended to be a support document for schools or regions within the Western provinces and the territories wishing to develop curricula, learning resources or strategies dealing with Aboriginal languages. It is a framework that reflects the universal values and beliefs inherent in Aboriginal cultures. The outcomes provided are to be interpreted and specified by local developers based on the strength of their language, the availability of cultural resources and the expressed language goals of their community.

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Publications

Aboriginal Languages: A Curriculum Guide from K-12

Aboriginal Languages: A Curriculum Guide from Kindergarten to Grade 12: An Information Bulletin for Administrators, August 1994.