Education Curriculums

FinS is a comprehensive fish education program for youth, with a focus on sc'win (sockeye salmon), their lifecycle and the importance of their ecosystems.

Importance of ntytyix (Chief Spring Salmon) and the sacred connection to Syilx people.

The journey of the Syilx Okanagan Nation to restore sockeye salmon from the brink of extinction reflects the revitalization of the Syilx people as well.

“Broodstock” refers to mature fish that are specifically selected for breeding in a hatchery environment. These fish are used to...

The kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Hatchery is a testament to the perseverance of the Syilx people to realize their dream of restoring the ntytyix (Salmon) – one of our Four Food Chiefs – to their original habitat and rightful place in our territory.

Learn about the Pacific Salmon Cycle of the Salmon that make their journey out to the Pacific Ocean from the Columbia River and into the Okanagan and Upper Columbia watersheds on Syilx Territory.

To achieve well-being from the Syilx perspective, one must recognize their responsibility to all creation and be willing to give back, including honoring the contributions of sc̓win (sockeye) fish, which exemplify reciprocity in their journey home.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

“One of the key values in our Indigenous Syilx approach to learning is that we must create relationships for learning...

Discover how to visually and symbolically represent data through tallying and graphing. Make connections between mathematical concepts, Syilx perspectives, and the environment and develop a better understanding of comparative language in the context of predator and prey relationships.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

Living organisms exhibit great diversity, can be categorized, and interact within their ecosystems. Observe both living and non-living entities in your local environment, and recognize First Peoples' perspectives and knowledge as valuable sources of information.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

BC Curriculum connections to Syilx Okanagan peoples’ ways of knowing, doing, and being. Syilx people have always cared for and managed wildlife and ecosystems as part of our inherent responsibility to sustain life on our territory.

This story adapts the captikʷł of Lazy Boy, focusing on a boy's journey of self-care, wellness, and community service. The Syilx people have shared their history through captikʷł (oral histories) for thousands of years.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

Show diversity and respect for harvesting protocols and being mindful to only take what is needed.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

Learning about Indigenous peoples fosters multicultural awareness and respect for mapping and its colonial history. Organize ecosystem data through drawings and use mind maps to illustrate biodiversity and relationships.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

The decline in Grizzly populations causes an imbalance within our natural ecosystems. From the Syilx perspective, the well-being and existence of Grizzly Bears are deeply connected to the wellbeing of the land and all living things.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

BC Curriculum connections to Syilx Okanagan peoples’ ways of knowing, doing, and being. Syilx people have always cared for and managed wildlife and ecosystems as part of our inherent responsibility to sustain life on our territory.

siwɬkʷ Water Curriculum K-12 Teacher’s Resource Guide incorporates Syilx traditional water knowledge into the curriculum objectives based on the core competencies listed in B.C.’s new curriculum.

The Syilx Water Declaration serves as a living document on the Syilx relations and values to water. This document communicates the importance of water and responsibilities we have as Syilx people

The Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation are a trans-boundary tribe separated at the 49th parallel by the border between Canada and the United States. Our Nation is comprised of seven member communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Our members share the same land, nsyilxcən language, culture, and customs. We are a distinct and sovereign Nation.

The Syilx Nation's worldview emphasizes interconnectedness, viewing nature relationally without distinction between animate and inanimate beings, including land, animals, and people.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

Learn about the Pacific Salmon Cycle of the Salmon that make their journey out to the Pacific Ocean from the Columbia River and into the Okanagan and Upper Columbia watersheds on Syilx Territory.

This activity allows students to observe the many different forms water presents itself in our lives.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

This activity emphasizes the Syilx people’s sacred relationship with water. Students will gain a respect for Syilx ways of knowing, specifically regarding what has been culturally appropriated.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

There are several issues that can impact the health of the Okanagan watershed; such as floods, forestry, climate change, government and treaties, as well as invasive species.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment and ourselves. When we advocate for the well-being of others, it connects us to the land and our community.Please review full curriculum in the PDF at the bottom of the page to gain full understanding of the lesson and activity.

This resource guide provides Syilx and non-Syilx educators, School Districts and Band Schools with teaching materials and on-the-land activities featuring Syilx cultural perspectives and nsyilxcen language on the topic of water.