Where is the DSTC being offered?
Since its inception in 1999, First Nations organizations, beginning with Sto:lo Nation, have partnered with post-secondary institutions and
offered DSTC programs. The following DSTC programs are in place:
Halq’emeylem
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in First Nations Language and Culture from the Stó:lo Nation / Simon Fraser University
Kwak’walla & Sliammon/Comox
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in First Nations Language and Culture from First Nations Education Advisory Council School District #72 (Campbell River) and the University of Victoria
Gitksan
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in Gitksan Language and Culture from the Siwiixo’osxwim Wilnatahl Gitksan Society / University of Northern British Columbia
Hul’qumi’num
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in First Nations Language and Culture from Chemainus First Nation & Malaspina University College
Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in Nisga’a Language and Culture from the Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Society / University of Northern British Columbia
Ts’msyen Sm’algyax
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in Ts’msyen Sm’algyax Language and Culture from the Ts’msyen Sm’algyax Authority / University of Northern British Columbia
Carrier
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in Carrier Language and Culture (Nak’azdli dialect) from the Carrier Linguistic Society / University of Northern British Columbia
Okanagan
Developmental Standard Term Certificate in Aboriginal (Okanagan) Language and Culture from the En’owkin Centre for Learning / University of British Columbia
- Okanagan