TEST Regional Workshop

The focus of these meetings will be to discuss strategies to support effective implementation of the School Amendment Act, 2023.

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to our annual Regional Sessions to learn about the work of FNESC and our partners and to discuss emerging topics in First Nations education. The sessions are an important component of FNESC’s accountability to BC First Nations as we continue to seek direction from First Nations to inform our ongoing work.

Agenda Highlights

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Day 1

BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) Renewal
Student Data, BC Public Schools
Declaration Act Action Plan
1. School Act Amendments (First Nation Schools of Choice, Model LEAs, Indigenous Education Councils)
2. Post-Secondary Education Policy and Legislation (First Nations Mandated Post-Secondary Institutes Act)
3. Distinctions-Based Approach
4. First Nations Children and Youth in Care Protocol
5. Recruitment and Retention of First Nations Teachers
6. First Nations Languages
Anti-Racism
Presentations by Indigenous Services Canada and Ministry of Education and Child Care

Day 1

Post-Secondary BC First Nations Tripartite Model

First Nation Schools Updates, including National First Nations Food Program and First Nations Language-Apprentice Program

First Nation Parents Resources

Education Jurisdiction Update

First Nation School Capital

Eligibility

Up to 2 representatives from each BC First Nation or Tribal Council (Days 1 & 2)

1 School District representative per district. Eligible participants are Superintendents, Indigenous Education Leads and Trustees. (Day 1 only)

There will be a waitlist for additional participants. Maximum venue capacities apply.

Participants are only eligible to attend the session nearest to their community.

Travel

Travel is reimbursable for up to two representatives per BC First Nation (Band) or Tribal Council to attend their nearest session. See the sample travel claim (including policies) on the event webpage.