FNESC is working to make systemic shifts to support successful educational outcomes and attendance for all First Nation students, regardless of where they live or are enrolled in school in BC.

FNESC works closely with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and other K-12 sector partners to improve policy and programs in support of First Nations learners, families, and communities.

The following resources may be of particular interest to school district staff and school district leadership.

Highlighted Resources

Local Education Agreements

Local Education Agreements (LEAs) are an important mechanism to increase accountability and to promote and achieve effective working relationships between First Nations and boards of education, enabling them to work collaboratively to support First Nation students.

Indigenous Education Councils

Indigenous Education Councils advise Boards of Education on programs and services for Indigenous students and on the integration of Indigenous world views and perspectives, in particular those of First Nations in whose territory the board operates.

Indigenous Focused Non-Instructional Day

Each year, BC school districts are required to provide an Indigenous-focused professional learning day to all teachers in public schools.

Featured Publications

  • BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
  • BC First Nations Land, Title, and Governance Teacher Resource Guide
  • English First Peoples 10-12 Teacher Resource Guide
  • School Act Amendments

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