Advancing First Nations Education in BC
The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is a policy and advocacy organization that represents and works on behalf of First Nations in British Columbia. FNESC has a mandate to support First Nations students and advance First Nations education in BC.
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mark your calendars for the FNESC Annual Conference, December 3-5, 2026 in Vancouver
FNESC is preparing for our largest event of the year, the FNESC Education Conference. We will be inviting workshop and exhibitor proposals beginning in early June, and you can find the latest conference news on our webpage.
FNESC Regional Sessions
Listening to Feedback from BC First Nations
Every year in the fall, FNESC reports out on First Nations education issues at a series of meetings known as Regional Sessions. These sessions offer an opportunity for participants to discuss emerging priorities and identify ways to better support First Nations learners – wherever they attend school in BC.
Publications
Opening Doors, Unlocking Potential: Helping Students Who Have Exceptionalities Transition to Adulthood – A Tool for First Nation Schools
Education Jurisdiction Toolkit
FNESC Annual Report
Toolkit for First Nations Parents and Families
BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
A Field Guide to Empowering Students Through Learning on the Land and Water
