Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM

Address: 556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 1E8

Phone: 250-475-4124

Email: ied@sd61.bc.ca 

The Indigenous Education Division (IED) of the Greater Victoria School District was established following the work of a Commission formed in 1979 through a partnership between the School District and the Victoria local of the United Native Nations. The Commission reviewed and made recommendations regarding the educational and cultural needs of Indigenous students within the district. This important work led to the creation of the First Nations Education Division, now known as the Indigenous Education Division (IED).

The Greater Victoria School District resides on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose lands we live, learn, and work. Hay’sxw’qa – thank you. The District remains committed to supporting programs, learning opportunities, and curriculum that deepen understanding of Lkwungen history, teachings, values, and language.

What We Do:

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Our Programs and Services:

• Campus Cousins Program
• Drum Program
• Indigenous Sports Program
• Lahal Program
• Métis Fiddle Program
• Role Model Program
• Indigenous-Focused Professional Development Day
• Indigenous Education Teacher Consultants (Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Levels)
• Indigenous Education Counsellors
• Indigenous Student Family Advocates (ISFAs)