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The Coast Salish people live in the Pacific Northwest coast. Coast Salish nations near Victoria include the Esquimault, Saanich, T'Souke and Cowichan peoples. For thousands of years, local Indigenous people have gathered and hunted for food. It is important to Indigenous peoples to respect the environment and protect nature. You can learn more about local food and medicine by clicking the photo below or by clicking here: http://www.salishharvest.com/library/wild-food/
Elders from Penelakut Island and Galiano Island share their knowledge of wild and traditional foods and medicines. Click the image below to be taken to the Salish Harvest website to learn more.
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First Peoples Principles of LearningThe First Peoples Principles of Learning program enables students to gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture. The POL program blends exceptionally well with the Grade 3/4 curriculum due to a focus on local and global indigenous culture in Social Studies and the focus on plants and animals in Science. The POL program also encourages students to engage in self-reflection and to gain a better understanding of who they are. ArchivesCategories |