{"id":41862,"date":"2026-09-07T18:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T23:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/?page_id=41862"},"modified":"2026-09-07T18:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T23:30:40","slug":"our-indigenous-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/en\/our-indigenous-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Indigenous Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<h3 class=\"boc_heading  center  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #333;\"><span>Young people don\u2019t just learn science\u2026 <strong>they live it!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"204\"><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"204\">Would you like to introduce your students to science through the perspectives of the First Peoples of British Columbia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"242\"><strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"242\" data-is-last-node=\"\">You\u2019re in the right place!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"365\">Profaqua offers a series of science workshops that invite students to explore science while learning about the knowledge, territories, and lived realities of the <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"364\">First Peoples of British Columbia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"620\">Designed in connection with the <strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"430\">British Columbia curriculum<\/strong>, these activities foster a better understanding of the natural environment and highlight the deep connections between Indigenous Peoples and the land, water, animals, and natural resources.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"826\">Through an interactive and experiential approach, students develop their scientific curiosity while discovering different perspectives on environmental stewardship, biodiversity, and respect for the land.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"863\">Our workshops cover topics such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1164\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3w0axp\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"876\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"876\">Trees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rs9a5h\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"900\"><strong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"900\">Natural Disasters<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c6wunp\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"934\"><strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"934\">The Five Senses and the Sea<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yul8dj\" data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"970\"><strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"970\">Diversity of the Animal World<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fpvpp\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1006\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1006\">Drinking Water and Wastewater<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jhb02m\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1020\"><strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1020\">Flowers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kah4kj\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1039\"><strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1039\">Fraser River<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mvdrtp\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1053\">Insects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"74to1z\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1094\"><strong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1094\">Birds in Their Natural Environment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x6uuzt\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1123\"><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1123\">Birds in the Classroom<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"266019\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1143\"><strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1143\">Spring Plants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17ka344\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1164\"><strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1164\">Energy Sources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1410\">These workshops provide an opportunity to explore science from a practical, cultural, and environmental perspective while fostering respect, curiosity, and openness toward the knowledge and cultures of the <strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1409\">First Peoples of British Columbia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1625\">Our workshops do not claim to represent the full range of cultures and knowledge of the First Peoples. They are designed to introduce students to different perspectives and foster respect, curiosity, and dialogue.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"190b8vy\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1672\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1672\">Recognition of Traditional Territories<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ypgjfx\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1696\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1696\">Our Commitment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1891\">In the spirit of respect, learning, and reconciliation, Profaqua gratefully acknowledges that its activities take place on the traditional territories of many First Nations in British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2129\">We specifically acknowledge that our head office is located on the unceded traditional territories of the <strong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2011\">Musqueam<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2025\">Squamish<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2049\">Tsleil-Waututh<\/strong> Nations, whose ancestral languages are <strong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2107\">h\u0259n\u0313q\u0313\u0259min\u0313\u0259m\u0313<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2128\">S\u1e35wx\u0331w\u00fa7mesh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2370\">Through our workshops, we aim to spark students\u2019 scientific curiosity while fostering respect for the environment, Indigenous knowledge, and the deep relationships that have connected the First Peoples to their territories for generations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image=&#8221;40814&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"8c4mm1\" data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"176\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"176\">Classroom Workshop Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"228\"><em data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"228\">Minimum of two classes per day for this pricing:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"323\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3hltpw\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"276\"><strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"255\">60-minute workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"276\">$205<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xt7aeu\" data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"302\">75-minute workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"323\">$256<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"373\"><em data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"373\">Minimum of one class per day for this pricing:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"418\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dc3ii4\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"418\"><strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"397\">2-hour workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"418\">$410<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"mzpvyh\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"442\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"442\">Additional Fees<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"945\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7bes33\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"562\">Travel fee: a minimum of <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"503\">$25 plus $0.90 per kilometre<\/strong> between our office and the workshop location (round trip).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z8z8tq\" data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"671\">Travel fees for remote areas: <strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"645\">Contact us to learn about our preferred rates:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"mailto:eric.tremblay@profaqua.ca\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"671\">eric.tremblay@profaqua.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9pyepn\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"812\">Additional fees for perishable materials may apply to certain workshops. This information will be indicated on the selected workshop page.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b3pq1s\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"911\">A <strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"828\">$60 fee<\/strong> will be charged if there is a delay of more than 90 minutes between two workshops.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r2i5sl\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"945\"><strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"945\">GST and PST are additional.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Will Your Next Science Adventure in the Classroom Be?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a\thref=\"\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    \"  target='_self'><span>VIEW OUR WORKSHOPS<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] Would you like to introduce your students to science through the perspectives of the First Peoples of British Columbia? 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