Through FNESC, First Nations in British Columbia work together to create transformative change in First Nations education.

FNESC works to facilitate First Nations’ decision-making for the education of their learners – wherever they attend school – and the right of First Nations to establish and control their own educational systems and institutions.

The following resources may be of particular interest to First Nations communities, including First Nations leadership and education coordinators.

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Become a Member

First Nations in BC can join FNESC through a Band Council Resolution that appoints a representative to the FNESC Board of Directors.

Update your Community Contact

FNESC maintains contact details for First Nations and First Nation schools in order to distribute important communications, such as announcements of upcoming events and funding opportunities.

Local Education Agreements

Local Education Agreements can support accountability and effective working relationships between a First Nation and school board or a First Nation and an independent school authority.

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.

Featured Publications

 

  • A Handbook for First Nation School Governing Authorities
  • A Toolkit for Raising Attendance Rates of First Nation Students in British Columbia
  • BCTEA BC First Nations Education Funding Handbook and BCTEA Funding Estimator Tool
  • School Act Amendments