The development of postsecondary education programs for First Nations students in British Columbia has been accompanied by an ongoing discussion about the ap­proaches and components that are most effective. The authors add to this discussion through a description of the value ascribed to Elders in their traditional roles and as guest teachers in Child and Youth Care First Nations classes offered by Malaspina University-College. Particular emphasis is placed on issues concerning the location of courses and programs in relation to the communities where students will become practitioners in the future.