Indigenous perspectives
Science through the perspectives of First Peoples
A series of science workshops that invites students to explore the natural world while learning about the knowledge, territories and realities of the First Peoples of British Columbia.
Science, land and respect
Designed in connection with the BC curriculum, these workshops help students better understand the natural environment and highlight the deep relationships between Indigenous peoples and the land, water, animals and natural resources.
Through an interactive, hands-on approach, students build their scientific curiosity while discovering different perspectives on environmental protection, biodiversity and respect for the land.
Our workshops do not claim to represent all First Peoples’ cultures and knowledge. They were designed to introduce young people to different perspectives and to encourage respect, curiosity and dialogue.
Workshop themes
Twelve themes connect science with land, water and living things.
- Trees
- Natural disasters
- The five senses and the sea
- Diversity of the animal kingdom
- Drinking water and wastewater
- Flowers
- The Fraser River
- Insects
- Birds in their natural environment
- Birds in the classroom
- Spring plants
- Sources of energy
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Land acknowledgement
Our commitment
In a spirit of respect, learning and reconciliation, Profaqua gratefully acknowledges that its activities take place on the traditional territories of many First Nations of British Columbia.
We acknowledge in particular that our head office is located on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, whose ancestral languages are hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh.
Through our workshops, we hope to spark young people’s scientific curiosity while fostering respect for the environment, for Indigenous knowledge and for the deep relationships that have connected First Peoples to their territories for generations.
Pricing
Workshops with Indigenous perspectives
Rates based on a minimum of two classes per day
- 60-minute workshop From$205
- 75-minute workshop From$256
- 2-hour workshop (minimum one class per day) From$410
Extra fees, GST and PST
- Travel: $0.90 per kilometre, round trip, between our office and your location, with a $25 minimum per trip.
- Remote regions: preferential travel rates may apply. Ask us for details.
- Perishable supplies: a few workshops carry a supplies fee, stated in the workshop description.
- Waiting time: a $60 fee applies when more than 90 minutes separate two workshops.
- Taxes: GST and PST are added to the amounts shown.
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What people say about Profaqua
4.4out of 57 Google reviews
Reviews written in French.
Une équipe dynamite! Ce sont des fous de la science. Mes enfants se rappellent encore des ateliers donnés dans leur classe au primaire. "Ah oui, c'était super cool avec Profaqua!" ;) Et maintenant ils offrent un camps d'été, mais mes enfants n'ont plus l'âge. Snif. Salut à toute l'équipe Profaqua!
J'ai assisté à une démonstration sur la chimie et ce fut excellent, j accompagnais un groupe de jeunes et ils ont gardé leur concentration tout le long. Ils ont adoré et ce fut instructif, Éric en plus d'être drôle , connaît très bien sa ma matière .
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Can these workshops be funded through PassepART?
PassepART supports French-language projects with an artistic, cultural or heritage dimension in francophone schools. Workshops exploring science, land and Indigenous knowledge may fit, but eligibility must be confirmed with PassepART. How PassepART works
Is there a longer format?
Yes. In addition to 60- and 75-minute workshops, a 2-hour format is available, with a minimum of one class per day.
Are the workshops linked to the BC curriculum?
Yes. They were designed with the BC curriculum, and they connect science with the territory, the environment and the knowledge of the First Peoples of British Columbia.
Is the activity entirely in French?
Yes. Every Profaqua activity is led in French. For French Immersion and Core French classes, the facilitator adapts the pace and vocabulary and relies on demonstration.
Which grades are the workshops for?
From kindergarten to grade 10, depending on the theme: Flowers runs from kindergarten to grade 8, Insects from kindergarten to grade 4, Natural disasters from grade 3 to grade 8 and Energy sources up to grade 10.
Which themes do the workshops cover?
Trees, natural disasters, the five senses and the sea, the diversity of the animal kingdom, drinking water and wastewater, flowers, the Fraser River, insects, birds in class and in their natural environment, spring plants and energy sources.
Can some of these workshops take place outdoors?
Yes. Trees, Flowers, Insects, Birds in their natural environment and Spring plants are also offered as outdoor workshops, in the schoolyard or a park near the school, in September, October, May and June.
Do these workshops represent all First Peoples’ knowledge?
No. Our workshops do not claim to represent all the cultures and knowledge of First Peoples. They were designed to make young people aware of different perspectives and to encourage respect, curiosity and dialogue.
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