The FNESC First Nations Languages Subcommittee is focused on the issue of Aboriginal language revitalization in British Columbia. The subcommittee consists of representatives from organizations throughout BC which include post- secondary institutes, Bands, Tribal Councils, K-12 schools and cultural organizations. The subcommittee works on initiatives which will encourage and enhance educational opportunities regarding the many BC Aboriginal languages.
| Subcommittee Members | |
| Deborah Jacobs, Co-Chair | Squamish Nation |
| John Elliot Sr., Co-Chair | WSANEC School Board (Saanich) |
| Barbara Baltrop | Nanoose First Nation |
| Beatrice Stevens | Akisqnuk First Nation / Ktunaxa |
| Bill Cranmer | BC AFN and Namgis |
| Deanna Daniels | FPHLCC |
| Delores Keitlah | Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council |
| Debbie Leighton-Stevens | Tsimshian Nation and Aboriginal Education |
| Diane Brown | Skidegate Band Council |
| Georgina Nelson | Mount Currie Education |
| Irene Sequin | Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a |
| Joan Adams | Sto:lo Nation |
| Joan Gentles | School District #27 – Cariboo-Chilcotin |
| John Haugen | Lytton First Nation |
| Kirsten Baker-Williams | FNSA |
| Larry Grant | Musqueam First Nation |
| Lisa Wilson Wells | Kwakiutl District Council |
| Lorna Williams | Lil’wat & FPHLCC |
| Louise Lacerte | IAHLA |
| Mandy Jimmie | Nicola Valley Institute of Technology |
| Marlene Erickson | Yinka Dene Language Institute |
| Patricia Raymond-Adair | Coqualeetza Cultural Centre |
| Robert Matthew | Chief Atahm School |
| Sadie Harris | Gitksan Languages Authority |
| Simon Lucas | Hesquiaht First Nation |
| Thelma Wenman | Sto:lo Nation |
| Teresa Dennis | Lower Similkameen |
| Tracey Herbert | FPHLCC |
| Trish Rosorough | Ministry of Education, Aboriginal Enhancements Branch |
| Tyrone McNeil | Sto:lo Nation & FNESC |
| Updated Dec. 2011 | |
