Location(s): Vernon
Expected Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30pm
Preferred Candidate Stream: Teaching children
Age Group(s): Elementary
Language(s): English
Face-to-face or online: Face to Face
Number of Placements: 2
Theme: Indigenous Education / Studies
Position Description
CFE students will be offered to spend 1 day in each classroom, including a day with the L&C staff. Once they complete the rotation, the student can chose where to spend their remaining CFE days. Often students chose to continue in the Language and Culture class.
Organization Information
The dream of having a cultural school rooted in sqilxʷ ways of life became a reality on September 7, 2006 . The opening of the school was reliant on the determination, cooperation and support of Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) elders, parents, educators, and community members. The educational experience at nk̓maplqs iʔ snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn iʔ k̓l sqilxʷtət is unique and provides the opportunity for students to excel in sqilxʷ cultural and language learning. Teachers and instructors thoughtfully plan the academic and sqilxʷ programs meeting and exceeding provincial curriculum standards, connecting curriculum to sqilxʷ cultural perspectives. The school offers a student-centered approach to teaching and learning based on individual student strengths and interests. Band Operated School located on Okanagan Indian Band Reserve #1 K5 – Grade 7 with multi-grade classrooms Primary students attend Language class 1 hour each day Intermediate students attend Language class 1.5 hours each day
Okanagan Indian Band Cultural Immersion School Website