Public K-12 Education

FNESC engages in partnerships for the benefit of all First Nations students which has supported systemic shifts in public education in British Columbia.

The work of FNESC includes supporting First Nations to continue building the capacity of the education system in British Columbia to appropriately support First Nations learners who attend public schools throughout the province.

In This Section:

Children & Youth in Care

First Nations in BC are committed to ensuring that First Nations children and youth in government care and former youth in care receive consistent and effective support at school and in their homes and communities.

First Nations Parents Club

For over two decades, FNESC and FNSA have supported a First Nations Parents Club to promote the key role of parents and caregivers in the educational success of their children.

Indigenous Education Councils

Indigenous Education Councils (IECs) are intended to ensure boards of education meaningfully engage with First Nations regarding decisions impacting Indigenous students.

Indigenous-Focused Non-Instructional Day

Each year, teachers in British Columbia have one non-instructional day focused on enhancing First Nation student learning outcomes.

Local Education Agreements

Local Education Agreements (LEAs) are formal agreements between BC First Nations and School Boards that outline strategies to promote greater student success.

Teacher Recruitment & Retention

Indigenous teachers and staff are significantly under-represented throughout the public education system.

Transportation, Public Schools

Transportation issues can be barriers to First Nations students actively participating in public education settings.

  • English First Peoples 10-12 Teacher Resource Guide
  • BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
  • BC First Nations Land, Title, and Governance Teacher Resource Guide
  • School Act Amendments