BC First Nations Tripartite Post-Secondary Education Model

The four pillars of the model will fundamentally transform the post-secondary education system in BC.

Since 2018, FNESC and IAHLA have been working under the direction of BC First Nations on the development of a BC Tripartite Post-Secondary Model (BC PSE Model). Through engagement with First Nations and First Nations-mandated post-secondary institutes, efforts are being made to ensure that the BC PSE Model addresses the needs and priorities identified by First Nations.

Work on the Model has been formally endorsed by First Nations leadership through resolutions passed by the First Nations Summit, BC Assembly of First Nations, and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs.

Four pillars have been identified under the BC First Nations Tripartite PSE Model.

Resource:

First Nations-developed guidelines and allocation methodology to ensure that First Nations have funding for all learners to receive the supports they need to pursue post-secondary education and training.

First Nations-mandated institutes have ongoing core and capacity development funding, anchored in legislation, recognizing their integral role in the BC PSE system.

Funding for the delivery of community-based programming that is responsive to First Nation priorities, supported by a First Nations-controlled funding process that is fair, equitable, and transparent.

Systemic change within public post-secondary institutions (PPSIs) based upon shared decision-making with First Nations on whose territory PPSIs operate to ensure that PPSIs are responsive to the needs of First Nations learners.