By working together, sharing our experiences and ideas, and speaking with a united voice, First Nations in BC have contributed to significant achievements in First Nations education.

FNESC has a mandate to support First Nations in their efforts to improve the success of all First Nations students and advance First Nations education in BC by disseminating information, undertaking research, administering programs and services, and advocating and negotiating with the provincial and federal governments and other key stakeholders at the direction of First Nations.

In This Section:

Key Achievements

Some of FNESC’s key achievements include the First Nations education jurisdiction, the BC Tripartite Education Agreement, and the First Nations Mandated Institutes Act.

Language and Culture

First Nations languages and cultures are central to First Nations’ distinctive laws, traditions, and ways of life.

First Nation Schools

FNESC is committed to supporting the important work of First Nation schools in British Columbia.

Public K-12 Education

FNESC engages in partnerships for the benefit of all First Nations students which has led to significant progress in making systemic shifts in public education in British Columbia.

Post-Secondary Education

FNESC works to advance the post-secondary education priorities identified by First Nations in BC, including making systemic changes to improve the educational outcomes for First Nations post-secondary learners.