This curriculum for Manitoba's heritage language instruction program in Portuguese outlines the curriculum's rationale and design and suggests techniques and materials for carrying out instruction. Introductory sections discuss suggested time allotments, oral and written evaluation methods for grades 1-6 and 7-12, general program goals, and specific objectives for each language skill area (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural knowledge). Subsequent sections outline in greater detail the curricula for four grade groupings (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), including performance objectives, minimum basic skills, and recommended texts and supplementary materials. Final sections offer suggested approaches and materials for the teaching of culture and list audio-visual support materials and teacher reference materials. (MSE)