English 12 First Peoples is the academic equivalent of English 12 and it is available to all students. First Peoples’ experiences, values, and culture are explored in various forms of text, including novels, poetry, short stories, and film. Forms of expression that are distinctive to First Peoples’ culture, such as oratory, creation stories and songs, will also be included. All resources used in EN12FP are created by or in collaboration with people of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or international Indigenous ancestry. Students will develop the English language and literacy skills they must have to meet the BC graduation requirements. This course ends with a compulsory Provincial Examination worth 40% of the final course mark.