Local Indigenous Allyship

      Welcome Educators! Kisuk Kyukit! Way'! Weyt-k! Here in the area known as ʔaqyamǂup in Ktunaxa and k’iyá’mlup in n̓syilxčn̓ (Nelson, BC), we are fortunate to live on the unceded traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Sinixt/Sn̓ʕaýckstx (Lakes), and Syilx (Okanagan) peoples.  Just north of here, within our school district, was also territory traditionally used by the Secwepmec people.  Living in this place elicits deep gratitude for the many diverse Indigenous people who now call this place home, as well as the life giving water, fresh air, and abundant biodiversity of this land.

      As a settler educator aspiring to Reconciliation with Indigenous People, my intention in creating this website is to provide fellow educators with a starting place to engage with local Indigenous voices on your own journeys towards Truth and Reconciliation, starting with the local Ktunaxa and Sinixt Peoples. Remember, your best teachers are local Indigenous Peoples.   While there are many wonderful Canadian and BC resources, it is important to start with your local community, learning, listening and building good relationships.