Numerous Aboriginal language teachers have benefited from these courses to improve their teaching skills. En'owkin Centre offered a language teacher education program several years ago, and has recently re-embarked on language literacy and other training courses, as well as adult immersion courses. University of Victoria offered a Native Indian Language Diploma Programme between 1974 and 1980 through its Faculty of Education and Department of Linguistics. It has offered no specific language teacher education programs since. The University of British Columbia offered language teachers' summer programs a few years ago with courses in language teaching methods and curriculum.
Nothing appears to be offered at present.
UBC also offers a comprehensive First Nations Teacher Education Program, but no specialization in teaching a First Nations language. The certificate includes components in curriculum, language teaching methods, literacy, language structure, and working within the school system. Through UNBC, WWN offers First Nations Studies courses in Nisga'a language, which can form part of a certificate or Bachelor of Arts degree in First Nations Studies. The SFU Prince Rupert Teacher Education Program is offered in collaboration with the North Coast Tribal Council, the Tsimshian Tribal Council and First Nations on the Northwest Coast. It offers a four and five year degree program, including the Professional Development Program, with courses in First Nations Studies and some courses in First Nations language and language teacher education.