Lesson Plans & Teaching Resources

The knowledge shared in these resources was founded through local Syilx educators, knowledge keepers, community members, story tellers, resource creators, and researchers in this field. 

Situating myself as a visitor on the Unceded Territory of the Syilx Okanagan Peoples, I acknowledge that I am an uninvited guest who benefits from living, working, and studying on this land. I am committed to furthering the process of Truth and Reconciliation by learning and creating awareness for my students and colleagues about the land we live on. Though my intentions are to continue to learn about the land I am on and share this knowledge with consent, I recognize that I am no expert in this field and my research is a work in progress. If I have relayed any of the knowledge I have shared in this resource incorrectly I apologize and will rectify it to the best of my ability.

If you notice anything that should be changed, added, or removed, please email me at

tara.melia@sd23.bc.ca