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.”
FNSB Literacy Guidelines
Primary
Your Primary Literacy Pathway for 2026-27
Primary Structured Literacy Components for 2026-27
Intermediate
Your Intermediate Literacy Pathway for 2026-27
Intermediate Structured Literacy Components for 2026-27
Literacy Assessments
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Check out the videos by clicking the links below:
Instructional Resources
UFLI
Word Origins
Code Breakers
Releasing Writers (thinkSRSD)
Additional Resources for Instruction & Intervention
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.
Grade 1 students at Grey Mountain Primary School practicing literacy skills using the Clever Fox cards.
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
Literacy in Action!
What’s on our hearts & minds
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Instructional Hierarchy
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Resources for Reflective Practice
