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SUMMARY:FNESC Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Current FNESC Board of Directors representatives will be invited to attend with an email invitation containing a registration link. To change your community’s FNESC Board representative or update your contact details\, please see the procedures on the Membership page. \nContact us for more information about the following board meetings.
URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/fnesc-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront\, 1133 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Board
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTSTAMP:20260501T011625
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SUMMARY:Learning First Peoples Spring Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Learning First Peoples Spring Institute\, hosted by the First Nations Education Steering Committee and First Nations Schools Association\, is intended to support teachers to bring quality\, authentic First Peoples teaching and learning into BC classrooms. The sessions will introduce resources that focus on themes\, issues\, and topics of importance to First Nations learning and informed by the First Peoples Principles of Learning. These sessions will also support effective implementation of the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement. \nAt the session\, participants will receive a printed copy of the teacher resource guide\, collaboratively explore its units\, discuss implementation of the lessons/activities\, and participate in collegial discussions with other educators. Sessions must be selected individually. \n\n[update once registration materials approved] \n\nEligibility\nFirst Nations school\, public school and independent school teachers are eligible to attend. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of each participant. Maximum 10 per school district per session. \nSessions & Descriptions\nDay 1:\nEnglish First Peoples Gr. 10-12 Teacher Resource GuideFounded upon the First Peoples Principles of Learning\, English First Peoples courses for Grades 10-12 offer all BC students the opportunity to explore First Peoples’ worldviews through written\, visual\, and oral literature. The courses were developed through the collaboration of FNESC and the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care.  It is notable that English First Peoples (EFP) 12 is fully equivalent to English 12 for post-secondary entrance requirements. The EFP 10-12 Teacher Resource Guide (2018) has been revised to reflect the revised BC curriculum and incorporates recently-published First Peoples literature. At this workshop\, teachers will receive a copy of the resource guide\, discuss its use\, participate in an activity from the guide\, and see our display of First Peoples literature. This workshop will also include draft units from the new EFP 10-12 Teacher Resource Guides (due to be released in Winter 2025) \nDay 2:\nBC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource GuideFNESC and FNSA’s resource\, the BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide\, is intended to support students and teachers of BC First Peoples 12. The resource has eight thematic units: Here\, Now; Story and Storytelling; Honouring the Children; The Power of Names; Acknowledging Rights; Food\, Health\, and Wellness; Resources and Economies; Maps and Borders; and Taking Action. Participants will receive a copy of resource guide\, collaboratively explore its units\, discuss implementation of its lessons\, and network with other educators. \nDay 3 Applied Design\, Skills and Technologies (ADST) First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide (K-12)The Applied Design\, Skills and Technologies First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide (K-12) is scheduled for release in the summer of 2025. The session explores how First Nations’ knowledges and perspectives can be recognized and included in the diverse courses that fall under the ADST umbrella and the session will provide hands-on learning opportunities. The resource has the following thematic units: Oral Traditions and the Land; Digital Storytelling\, Nature’s Colour Wheel: Dyes and Paints of BC First Nations; Coast Salish Weaving and Coding; Clothing\, Design and Identity; First Nations Textiles: The Art of Salmon Leather; First Nations Food Studies; First Nations Fishing Technologies; First Nations Technologies of Fire; First Nations Technologies in Wood; Conscious Housing; and Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Tourism. This session is designed for K-12 ADST teachers of K-12 but has applicability to other K-12 curricular content. \nRegistration\n\n\nRegistration fee: $50 per session. You may select 1 or 2 sessions\nCredit card: Credit card is accepted online during registration or phone in credit card payment to CivicInfo at 250-383-4898.\nCheques: Payable to First Nations Education Steering Committee c/o CivicInfo Mail to: CivicInfo BC\, #203 – 4475 Viewmont Avenue\, Victoria BC\, V8Z 6L8.\nParticipant name must be included with the cheque.\nRegistration Deadline: February 25\, 2026\nRegistration fees must be received by Marcy 3\, 2026 or your registration may be cancelled.\nNo refunds for cancellations made less than 30 days before the event; resources will not be mailed to those who do not attend.\n\n\n[update registration link on button]\nRegistrationAccommodation\nSheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel\, 7551 Westminster Highway\, Richmond \nBook by February 24\, 2026 for the group rate of $209 + tax. Limited rooms are available at the reduced rate. \nBook Online \nReservations: 1-800-663-0299\, Quoting “FNESC Learning First Peoples Spring Institute” \nSchedule\nDay 1 and Day 2: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Breakfast (8:00 am) and lunch provided. \nHealth and Safety\nPlease stay home if you are feeling unwell. Only registered participants are eligible to attend. \nEvent Contact\nToll-free 1-877-422-3672\,  P: 604-925-6087
URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/learning-first-peoples-summer-institute-prince-george/
LOCATION:Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel\, 7551 Westminster Hwy\, Richmond\, BC\, V6X 1A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T160000
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SUMMARY:FNESC Board of Directors Meeting
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URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/fnesc-agm-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront\, 1133 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Board
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T011625
CREATED:20260319T215448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202837Z
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SUMMARY:School Act Amendments Regional Workshops - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Education Councils\, Model LEA and First Nation Schools of Choice\nThe First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to the upcoming School Act Amendments Regional Workshops. \nThe focus of these meetings will be to discuss strategies to support effective implementation of the School Amendment Act\, 2023. First Nations will be able to connect with other First Nations and share experiences on changes taking place in their school districts regarding Indigenous Education Councils (IECs)\, the Model Local Education Agreement (Model LEA)\, and First Nation Schools of Choice. An IEC Topics resource will be shared to be utilized at your IEC table(s). An update on BCTEA renewal will also be provided. \nThe School Act Amendment Regional Workshops will build upon discussions from the 2025 DRIPA Regional Implementation Meetings.
URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/school-act-amendments-regional-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, 900 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T160000
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SUMMARY:School Act Amendments Regional Workshops - Prince Rupert
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Education Councils\, Model LEA and First Nation Schools of Choice\nThe First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to the upcoming School Act Amendments Regional Workshops. \nThe focus of these meetings will be to discuss strategies to support effective implementation of the School Amendment Act\, 2023. First Nations will be able to connect with other First Nations and share experiences on changes taking place in their school districts regarding Indigenous Education Councils (IECs)\, the Model Local Education Agreement (Model LEA)\, and First Nation Schools of Choice. An IEC Topics resource will be shared to be utilized at your IEC table(s). An update on BCTEA renewal will also be provided. \nThe School Act Amendment Regional Workshops will build upon discussions from the 2025 DRIPA Regional Implementation Meetings.
URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/school-act-amendments-regional-workshops/
LOCATION:Crest Hotel\, 222 1st Ave W\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T160000
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SUMMARY:School Act Amendments Regional Workshops - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Education Councils\, Model LEA and First Nation Schools of Choice\nThe First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to the upcoming School Act Amendments Regional Workshops. \nThe focus of these meetings will be to discuss strategies to support effective implementation of the School Amendment Act\, 2023. First Nations will be able to connect with other First Nations and share experiences on changes taking place in their school districts regarding Indigenous Education Councils (IECs)\, the Model Local Education Agreement (Model LEA)\, and First Nation Schools of Choice. An IEC Topics resource will be shared to be utilized at your IEC table(s). An update on BCTEA renewal will also be provided. \nThe School Act Amendment Regional Workshops will build upon discussions from the 2025 DRIPA Regional Implementation Meetings.
URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/school-act-amendments-regional-workshops-kelowna/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel by Marriot\, 540 Victoria St\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2C 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T011625
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SUMMARY:School Act Amendments Regional Workshops - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Education Councils\, Model LEA and First Nation Schools of Choice\nThe First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to the upcoming School Act Amendments Regional Workshops. \nThe focus of these meetings will be to discuss strategies to support effective implementation of the School Amendment Act\, 2023. First Nations will be able to connect with other First Nations and share experiences on changes taking place in their school districts regarding Indigenous Education Councils (IECs)\, the Model Local Education Agreement (Model LEA)\, and First Nation Schools of Choice. An IEC Topics resource will be shared to be utilized at your IEC table(s). An update on BCTEA renewal will also be provided. \nThe School Act Amendment Regional Workshops will build upon discussions from the 2025 DRIPA Regional Implementation Meetings.
URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/school-act-amendments-regional-workshops-vancouver/
LOCATION:Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre\, 1000 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T011625
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SUMMARY:School Act Amendments Regional Workshops - Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Education Councils\, Model LEA and First Nation Schools of Choice\nThe First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to the upcoming School Act Amendments Regional Workshops. \nThe focus of these meetings will be to discuss strategies to support effective implementation of the School Amendment Act\, 2023. First Nations will be able to connect with other First Nations and share experiences on changes taking place in their school districts regarding Indigenous Education Councils (IECs)\, the Model Local Education Agreement (Model LEA)\, and First Nation Schools of Choice. An IEC Topics resource will be shared to be utilized at your IEC table(s). An update on BCTEA renewal will also be provided. \nThe School Act Amendment Regional Workshops will build upon discussions from the 2025 DRIPA Regional Implementation Meetings.
URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/school-act-amendments-regional-workshops-nanaimo/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 101 Gordon St\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 5J8
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T011625
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SUMMARY:FNESC Board of Directors Meeting
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URL:https://dev.fnesc.ca-nexcess.developmentwebsite.ca/event/fnesc-agm-board-of-directors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront\, 1133 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 3T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Board
ORGANIZER;CN="FNESC":MAILTO:bctea@fnesc.ca.
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