We acknowledge that the land on which we offer this program is the traditional territories of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, and is also home of Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

The Indigenous Foundational Learning Program builds foundational literacy, numeracy, and essential skills to prepare you for high school programming or employment. Indigenous learners engage in holistic learning that fosters well-being and connection to the community.

Delivery

Face-to-Face (FS)

Students attend scheduled in-person classes Monday to Friday, either in a classroom, lecture theatre or another learning environment such as a lab. Assessments are completed during class time.

The following courses are offered in a Face-to Face format in the Spring 2025 term:

• Math Foundations 1 and 2,
• Reading 3 and Writing 3,
• Reading 4 and Writing 4,
• Reading 5 and Writing 5,

Minimum Technology Requirements

All learners must have regular access to technology. A desktop computer or laptop with the following capabilities is required:

• Have reliable internet access
• Have a camera and microphone
• Support MS Teams and Desire to Learn (D2L)
• Allow access to email through a myBVC account
• Allow access to PDF and Word documents
• Have a keyboard to create text documents of 500 words or more

Financial Support

Our programs are eligible for Learning Income Support through the Government of Alberta. Financial supports may be available to you.