Resources

The City of Vancouver is located on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlil̓wətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. Indigenous communities have lived here since time immemorial and have a long-established history of settlement, stewardship of the land and harvesting of resources.

Vancouver Heritage Foundation has a dedicated page of Indigenous resources created by local Indigenous communities and include interactive maps, videos and teaching materials: VHF Indigenous Resources webpage.

Places That Matter Sites:

• sən̓aʔqʷ
• spapəy̓əq
• c̓əsnaʔəm
• sɬχil̕əx
• χʷay̓χʷəy̓
• CRAB Park – The Great Fire
• Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society

Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Heritage in Schools Program includes:

• A Heritage Study Guide
• Field Trip Grants
• Professional Development opportunities

Each of these areas can assist educators to learn about, incorporate curriculum, and immerse young learners in Places That Matter education. Vancouver Heritage Foundation is currently working on a Places That Matter Study Guide anticipated to be launched in Fall 2024.