August 6, 2025
GUIDES TO RESOURCES FOR BC CLASSROOMS THAT ARE CREATED BY FIRST PEOPLES or through their substantial contributions are available for free download in PDF at the website of the First Nations Education Steering Committee.
WHY USE AUTHENTIC FIRST PEOPLES TEXTS?
Historically, First Peoples voices have been absent from the educational experience of K-12 and post-secondary learners. Where First Peoples focussed resources have been used, many have reflected inaccurate information, and/or have not fairly represented the unique and diverse experiences and worldviews of First Peoples (regardless of how well-intentioned or well-researched these resources may be). Using Authentic First Peoples resources is one part of helping to address colonial legacies, ensuring that First Peoples’ cultures and perspectives are portrayed accurately and authentically, and that the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit voices in Canada are recognized and celebrated.
(Authentic First Peoples Resources for Use in K-9 Classrooms, p. 2)
Here you can see thumbnails and download Authentic First Peoples Resources for Use in K-9 Classrooms and Authentic First Peoples Resources for Grades 10-12 and Adult Learning.
Here you can see thumbnails and download publications in the “Learning First Peoples” series of teacher resources to support English Language Arts, Science Social Studies, and Mathematics courses.
The entire FNESC Publications Catalogue, with hyperlinks to free downloads, is available here.
The FNESC “is a policy and advocacy organization that represents and works under the direction of First Nations in British Columbia to achieve quality education for First Nations learners and advance First Nations education in BC.”
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We acknowledge that the land on which we work is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.