Families, teachers push back against SD8 Indigenous education changes in Nelson schools – CBC

May 19, 2026

District is changing model for Indigenous educational supports

Families, teachers and other educators are worried that planned changes to Indigenous education in School District 8 (SD8) in B.C.’s Kootenay region could remove trusted support systems already built inside schools.

Starting in September, elementary schools and one middle school in SD8 will no longer have dedicated Aboriginal academic success support (AAAS) teachers.

The district says Indigenous support workers will be added instead, as part of what they describe as an effort to improve student support, family connection and belonging.

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