The Indigenous-focused graduation requirement has come into effect for the 2023/24 school year. All students working towards the B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) – in English or French – are now required to complete the new graduation requirement, including students at B.C. certified offshore schools. Updated resources, including an Implementation Handbook, Parent Brochure (available in 8 languages), Q&A, and Board/Authority Authorized (BAA) Guidebook are available for schools, districts, students and parents. Teachers leading Indigenous-focused courses are encouraged to access the First Nations Education Steering Committee’s Teacher Resources Guides for English First Peoples 10-12 and B.C. First Peoples 12. Questions from district administrators can be directed to GradRequirements@gov.bc.ca. More information will be shared in the coming weeks regarding additional professional development support.