Improving literacy outcomes in a culturally-inclusive model.

“ The First Nation School Board is setting a new standard for literacy education…they have built a sustainable and scalable literacy model that not only improves student outcomes but also serves as an example of how Indigenous-led education can be both culturally affirming and academically rigorous.”

June 2025 News Release

FNSB is paving the way…

“First Nations Are Rethinking Education in the Yukon. And It’s Working” (The Walrus)

2025 Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Award

Assesment Video Tutorials

Professional Learning

  • Science of Reading

  • Assessment

  • Instruction

  • Intervention

  • Click to Watch Recording

    Slides Coming Soon

  • Coming Soon

  • In this three part series, Dr. Andrea Fraser highlights key considerations for school boards and districts as they move to evidence-based assessment and data-based decision-making.

    Click to view webinar

Clever Fox Cards

Introducing the Clever Fox Cards, locally designed by Spruce Tip Design!

What is the Clever Fox Card Deck?

  • A card deck aligned with the UFLI Scope & Sequence.

  • A quick and easy tool to practice literacy skills.

  • Can be used to play classics like Go Fish, Old Maid, and Memory.

Where to find a Clever Fox Card Deck?

  • Each FNSB school has a set of Clever Fox card decks.

  • Please connect with your Principal or Literacy Teacher about accessing the deck.

Deck 1 BLUE: Alphabet

Deck 2 GREEN: VC/CVC

Deck 3 YELLOW: Short Vowels/Longer Words

Deck 4 PURPLE: Digraphs

Deck 5 RED: VCe

Deck 6 TEAL: Irregular/Heart Words

Grade 1 students at Grey Mountain Primary School practicing literacy skills using the Clever Fox cards.

What’s on our hearts & minds

The FNSB Literacy Team