CHILD HEALTH AND EDUCATION, 1 (4), 207-229 Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada ISSN 1911-7758 Elders, Family, Teachers: Models in Stó:lō Cultural Transmission Margaret MacDonald Danièle Moore Jake Stone Amanda Buse Simon Fraser University Abstract Using ethnographic methods and procedures and grounded theory, the following paper investigates language and cultural transmission among Elders, family members and teachers within an Aboriginal Head Start Family program, run by the Stó:lō First Nation, an indigenous community located in the areas surrounding Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Extensive observations and video analysis were used to identify a two tiered model of guided participation, in which the program structure elicited opportunities for dyadic interactions, and whole group modeling of cultural rituals and practices. Funding for this research project was provided by Human Early Learning Partnership. Requests for information should be sent to Dr. Margaret MacDonald, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C. Canada, V5A 1S6 1-778-782-7085, Email: mjm@sfu.ca .