As committed to in the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (2018) and set out in section 8 of the BC School Calendar Regulation, Boards of Education must schedule at least one Indigenous-focused non-instructional day each school year.

The Indigenous-focused non-instructional day provides an opportunity for BC’s 52,000 teachers to participate in discussions and activities that focus on enhancing Indigenous student achievement and integrating Indigenous world views and perspectives into learning environments.

Boards of Education must consult with the district Indigenous Education Council on professional development related to cultural competencies, including the 9th Professional Standard for Educators in BC, and non-instructional time focused on enhancing Indigenous student achievement or integrating Indigenous worldviews and perspectives into learning environments.

As set out in the IEC Order, the incorporation of Indigenous world views and perspectives into learning environments should include an emphasis on the local First Nations on whose territories districts operate and have deference to the views and perspectives of members representing local First Nations.