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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First Nations Communities

Connect to resources that can support your First Nation with both education administration and advocacy.

Parents & Families

Quickly connect to resources like the First Nations Parents Club and publications that were designed to support families.

School Districts

Find publications and resources that are intended to bring greater support to First Nations students in public schools.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Mark your calendars for the FNESC Annual Conference, December 4-6, 2025 in Vancouver

FNESC welcomes workshop proposals and exhibitor applications for the 2025 FNESC Education Conference.

FNESC Regional Sessions

Registration for Regional Sessions opens soon.

FNESC annually reports on First Nations education issues at a series of workshops 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

  • BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
  • School Act Amendments
  • FNESC Annual Report
  • Opening Doors, Unlocking Potential: Helping Students Who Have Exceptionalities Transition to Adulthood – A Tool for First Nation Schools
  • Toolkit for First Nations Parents and Families
  • A Field Guide to Empowering Students Through Learning on the Land and Water