FNESC Regional Sessions

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to our annual Regional Sessions to learn about the activities of FNESC and our partners and to discuss emerging issues in First Nations education. The sessions represent a fundamental component of FNESC’s efforts to communicate with and be accountable to First Nations in BC. At the sessions FNESC will be seeking direction from First Nations to inform our ongoing work.

Registration

Oct. 11-12, 2023	Prince Rupert, The Crest Hotel	REGISTER
Oct. 24-25, 2023	Kelowna, Delta Hotels by Marriott Okanagan	REGISTER
Nov. 7-8, 2023	Prince George, Courtyard by Marriott	REGISTER
Nov. 16-17, 2023	Nanaimo, Vancouver Island Convention Centre (accomm. Courtyard by Marriott)	REGISTER
Dec. 5-6, 2023	Kamloops, Delta Hotels by Marriott	REGISTER
Dec. 12-13, 2023	Vancouver, Sheraton Wall Center	REGISTER
Jan. 11-12, 2024	Virtual Session	REGISTER

A waitlist is available in case your local session is full or in case of additional First Nations representatives beyond the 2 eligible.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS (draft)

Day 1:

• BC Tripartite Education Agreement, Student Data (public schools), Transportation Research, 6^th Professional Learning Day, Adult Education
• DRIPA Action Plan, including Policy and Legislation (K-12 and PSE), Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement, Racism Review, Legislation and Funding for First Nations Mandated Institutes, First Nations Languages Fluency Degree, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy
• Other major topics include the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning and the First Nations Children and Youth in Care Protocol
• Guest presentations by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and Indigenous Services Canada (tbc)

Day 2:

• Post-secondary Education and Training, including the Tripartite PSE Model, Student Data, and Funding Model Review
• First Nations Schools, including School Policy Resources, Funding Updates, Transportation and Governance Resources
• Education Jurisdiction Update
• BCTEA 2 First Nation School Capital, including Seismic and General Facility Assessments, School Space Accommodation Standards, ISC Asset Condition Reporting, BC-Specific Capital Funding Model, AFN Capital Research.

Eligibility

Day 1

• First Nations, Tribal Council and First Nations School Representatives
• School District Representatives (eligible participants are Trustees, Superintendents and Indigenous Education Leads)

Day 2

• Representatives of First Nations, Tribal Councils and First Nations Schools

Participation is limited to two representatives per First Nation. There will be a waitlist for additional participants. Maximum venue capacities apply.

Travel

Travel is reimbursable for up to two representatives per BC First Nation (Band) or Tribal Council to attend their nearest session. See the sample travel claim (including policies)

Schedule

• Day 1: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Day 2: 9:00 am to 1:00pm

Breakfast (8:00 am) and lunch are provided both days.

Hotel

Health

Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Only registered participants are eligible to attend.  Family and friends cannot attend the event at any time, including for meals. The decision to attend in-person events is a personal one and it should be made in consideration of your individual risk factors and vulnerabilities.

Event Contact

Steven Nootchtai, Administrative Assistant stevenn@fnesc.ca