Advancing First Nations Education in BC
The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is a policy and advocacy organization that works under the direction of First Nations in British Columbia (BC) to advance quality education for First Nations learners.
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mark your calendars for the FNESC Education Conference, December 3-5, 2026 in Vancouver
FNESC is preparing for our largest event of the year, the annual 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
School Act Amendments
Opening Doors, Unlocking Potential: Helping Students Who Have Exceptionalities Transition to Adulthood – A Tool for First Nation Schools
A Field Guide to Empowering Students Through Learning on the Land and Water
BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
Education Jurisdiction Toolkit
Toolkit for First Nations Parents and Families
