First Nations in BC can become a member of FNESC. Each member First Nation appoints a director to the FNESC Board.

Become a Member

To become a FNESC Member on the FNESC Board of Directors, the following documents are required:

1. A signed Band Council Resolution.

“That we _______________ [name of First Nation/Tribal Council] hereby apply to become a Member First Nation of the First Nations Education Steering Committee Society (FNESC) and appoint _________________ to be our Director on the FNESC Board of Directors and Authorized Representative at all FNESC general meetings and to report back to us regularly on educational matters.”

3. A completed FNESC Directors Contact Information Form

Change a Director

To officially change a Director on the FNESC Board, the following documents are required:

1. A signed Band Council Resolution.

“That we _________________[Name of First Nation Band] hereby remove ____________________ [Current Director] as the Director, and appoint ____________________ [New Director] to be our Director on the FNESC Board of Directors and Authorized Representative at all FNESC general meetings and to report back to Chief and Council regularly on educational matters.”

3. A completed FNESC Directors Contact Information Form

It is the responsibility of Directors to ensure that their contact information is correct.

A First Nation will remain a Member of FNESC until it provides a written notice stating that its membership has ceased. A Director will remain on the FNESC Board until he or she resigns or the First Nation that appointed him or her provides a written notice to FNESC that it has replaced that Director.

Please return all required documents either by email to executiveservicesadmin@fnesc.ca  or fax to 604-925-6097.