Shxweli Language Program
- Background |
- Our Vision and Mission |
- About the Program |
- Courses and Materials | Program History
About the Program
Stó:lō Shxweli holds many classes in the Halq'eméylem Language as well as the first ever DSTC course in all of BC. The courses required will provide First Nations language and culture teachers with detailed education in:
- First Nations or Aboriginal Languages spoken in BC;
- First Nations Studies or culture;
- The BC College of Teachers’ academic prerequisites; and
- Professional development.
The program also encourages the preservation and maintenance of a First Nation language and culture. The Education Division of the Community Economic Development Department of Stó:lō Nation administers the Stó:lō Shxweli Halq’eméylem Language program.
Stó:lō Shxweli has a great working relationship with the University College of the Fraser Valley & Simon Fraser University education department and NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, Merritt and Burnaby. Partners remain committed to an approach which provides the highest potential for success student’s views and prior knowledge about First Nations Language and Culture in order to create a comfortable environment for learning.
Stó:lō Nation holds the Language Authority for the Halq'eméylem language. The Lalems Ye Selyolexwe, House of Elders, of Stó:lō Nation is the Language Authority. The Stó:lō Shxweli Halq'eméylem Language Program, under the Stó:lō Nation Education Division, coordinates activities related to Halq'eméylem language for Stó:lō Nation.
The Stó:lō Halq'eméylem Language Authority may recommend individuals to the BCCT for an interim language-teaching certificate. The Stó:lō Nation Stó:lō Shxweli Program has already partnered with Secwepemc Cultural Education Society to offer the Halq'eméylem Language Proficiency Certificate program and the Halq'eméylem mentorship course.
Stó:lō Shxweli has done much work with the FirstVoices and we have a great deal of information up on their webpage, should you require words for translation please feel free to visit the webpage. See also our Courses and Materials page for other materials available for purchase at Stó:lō Shxweli.
