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 in respect of education matters.

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What’s New

  • July 9 @ 9:00 am - July 10 @ 4:00 pm

    FNESC Board of Directors Meeting and AGM (Zoom)

  • July 22 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    School Act Amendments Regional Workshops – Vancouver (Test)

  • July 23 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    School Act Amendments Regional Workshops – Nanaimo (Test)

First Nations Communities

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

Parents & Families

Learn about resources like the First Nations Parents Club and publications designed to support families.

School Districts

Explore resources intended to support First Nations students attending BC public K-12 schools.

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. You can find the latest conference news on our webpage.

FNESC REGIONAL SESSIONS

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

  • Toolkit for First Nations Parents and Families
  • Education Jurisdiction Toolkit
  • A Field Guide to Empowering Students Through Learning on the Land and Water
  • Proposed Topics for Indigenous Education Councils in BC Public Schools
  • BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
  • Opening Doors, Unlocking Potential: Helping Students Who Have Exceptionalities Transition to Adulthood – A Tool for First Nation Schools