The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Coordinator Workshops. These workshops are intended to support professional development for PSE Coordinators and engagement with First Nations on key post-secondary initiatives. These full-day, in-person workshops are offered regionally to ensure that the unique perspectives and challenges of each region continue to be reflected in discussions.
Agenda Highlights
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- Overview of FNESC and its PSE advocacy and resources
- Student Data
- Administration of the Post-Secondary Student Support Program and University and College Entrance Preparation Program, changes to the National Guidelines and strategies for developing effective local operating guidelines
- Review of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan – PSE Actions
- Distinctions Based Approach
- BC First Nations Tripartite Post-Secondary Education Model
Registration
Participants are only eligible to attend the session nearest to their community.
| Date | Venue | Registration |
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January 29, 2026 |
Prince Rupert, The Crest Hotel | REGISTER |
| February 3, 2026 | Vancouver, Pinnacle Harbourfront | REGISTER |
| February 5, 2026 | Kamloops, Delta Hotel Kamloops | REGISTER |
| February 12, 2026 | Prince George, Courtyard by Marriot | REGISTER |
| March 4, 2026 | Nanaimo, Vancouver Island Conference Centre (accomm. Courtyard by Marriott) | REGISTER |
Who is eligible to attend?
1 representative from each BC First Nation or Tribal Council is eligible to attend. There will be a waitlist for additional participants. Maximum venue capacities apply.
Participants are only eligible to attend the session nearest to their community.
Hotel
January 29, 2026
Crest Hotel Prince Rupert, 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
- Room rate from $178 + tax
- Reserve your room: Please call on +1 250-624-6771 and quote “for PSE Coordinator Workshop” to make the reservation on Government rate.
You must also request a City/Mountain view room when booking for the negotiated/reimbursable rate. - Book by January 8, 2026, for the reimbursable rate, which is equivalent to City/Mountain View room (1 queen bed) booked by January 8.
February 3, 2026
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
- Room rate from $219 + tax
- Reservations: Booking Link
- Book by January 2, 2026 for the group rate.
February 5, 2026
Delta Hotel by Marriott Kamloops, 540 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC
- Room rates from $184 + tax
- Reservations: Booking Link
- Book by January 4, 2026 for the group rate.
February 12, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Prince George, 900 Brunswick St, Prince George, BC
- Room rate from $164 + tax
- Reservations: Booking Link
- Book by January 15, 2026 for the group rate.
March 4, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, 100 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC
- Room rate from $189 + tax
- Reservations: Booking Link
- Book by February 4, 2026 for the group rate.
Travel
Travel is reimbursable for 1 representative per BC First Nation (Band) or Tribal Council to attend their nearest session. See link to the sample travel claim (including policies).
Schedule
Meeting 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Breakfast (8:00 am) and lunch are provided.
Health
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Only registered participants are eligible to attend.
Recording
Audio and video recording, AI transcription, and use of other AI tools to record the meeting is not permitted.