New community-based teacher-education programs will increase First Nations K-12 teachers (use the link to read the full article). September 15, 2025. The Province, in partnership with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA), is supporting the development of First Nations-led community-based teacher-education programs to address the significant shortage of First Nations teachers in the province. As part of the StrongerBC: Future Ready action plan, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills allocated $5.4 million over two years to support community-based First Nations teacher education. This funding will help create a more inclusive education system in B.C.Three First Nations received $1 million to support the delivery of their bachelor of education programs. The programs are starting between fall 2025 and early 2026, and are expected to enroll approximately 50-60 students with graduates as early as 2028.
FPCC Releases Research on the State of Repatriation in B.C. Two groundbreaking reports, commissioned by the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC), provide First Nations–led research and analysis of the history and scope of work required to bolster B.C. First Nations repatriation efforts. From Stealing to Healing: Repatriation and B.C. First Nations shares critical research identifying over 2,500 Ancestors and 100,000 Belongings, from B.C. alone, currently held in 229 colonial institutions worldwide. A timeline presents over 100 years of removal and repatriation in B.C. and shares more recent repatriation experiences from 16 Nations. The Repatriation Cost Analysis: A Framework and Model describes the steps taken to identify and estimate the costs of First Nations-led repatriation from the beginning planning stages to long-term caretaking after Ancestors and Belongings are repatriated. It presents a cost model with the flexibility to account for various stages of readiness, amount of items to be returned and diversity across B.C. First Nations communities. It is a tool for communities to identify their resources and needs to move forward with their repatriation projects.
We’re excited to share that Lii fil di nutr istwayr, Threads of our History is now available from MNBC and the Amelia Douglas Institute. This book explores the connection between Métis clothing and identity from the birth of the Métis Nation to today. Clothing and accessories have always been a vital part of Métis culture, inspired by history, shaped by economic and political change, and carried through resistance and displacement. The Métis style of dress blends traditional and contemporary elements, serving as a meaningful expression of identity. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and significance of Métis clothing and accessories.
