Across British Columbia, school boards have been amending their district calendars to include a non-instructional day focused on Indigenous student achievement and Indigenous worldviews in learning environments. The changes stem from the Government of British Columbia’s changes to the School Calendar Regulation in July. Comox Valley Schools (SD71) shared that it will be using a non-instructional day in May 2026 to provide staff with professional learning opportunities, while students remain at home. Quesnel’s school district (SD28) will be holding a non-instructional day on November 28th with sessions for teachers and learners alike that are held by Indigenous educators and experts. Prince George’s school district (SD57) also held a non-instructional event on this topic in September.
