Finding recent curriculum materials that are relevant to Canada has been a problem. The Learning Aids Development Assistance subsidizes the preparation and publication of Canadian oriented heritage language educational materials. This programme component is administered at the national level. There must be a fair degree of consensus of the communities nationwide for proposed materials, so national ethno-cultural community organizations most often act as the project sponsors. There is a trend towards sharing resources, for example the printing of posters illustrating seasons or objects.
Teachers can then fill in the names in the language desired.
To encourage and up-grade Canadian content in the supplementary school curriculum, money may be provided to assist supplementary school students to become acquainted with the experience of their cultural group in Canada and their contribution to Canadian life. This is done on the basis of special projects, for example, improving school materials and teacher guides, acquiring expert curriculum advisors, purchasing materials or resources with Canadian content. As well, the then Secretary of State, the Honourable David Crombie, announced an initiative in support of the establishment of a Heritage Language Institute in Western Canada, to focus on the need for learning materials. Dr. Henry Kreisel of the University of Alberta was asked to carry out consultations with interested parties, about the creation of the Institute. Assistance is also available for the research and promotion of heritage languages.