Introduction Lesson: Fish in Schools (FinS)
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.
Education Curriculums
Learning Resources
Introduction Lesson: ntytyix (Chief Spring Salmon)
Importance of ntytyix (Chief Spring Salmon) and the sacred connection to Syilx people.
Introduction Lesson: kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ (cause to come back)
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.
Introduction Lesson: Broodstock
“Broodstock” refers to mature fish that are specifically selected for breeding in a hatchery environment. These fish are used to...
Introduction Lesson: kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Hatchery
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.
Introduction Lesson: Clean and Cool Water for ntytyix
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.
Grade 1 Lesson: When We Take Care of Them, They Take Care of Us
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.
Key Fish Terms
“One of the key values in our Indigenous Syilx approach to learning is that we must create relationships for learning...