School Act Amendments Regional Workshops:
Indigenous Education Councils, Model LEA and First Nation Schools of Choice
The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to the upcoming School Act Amendments Regional Workshops.
The focus of these meetings will be to discuss strategies to support effective implementation of the School Amendment Act, 2023. First Nations will be able to connect with other First Nations and share experiences on changes taking place in their school districts regarding Indigenous Education Councils (IECs), the Model Local Education Agreement (Model LEA), and First Nation Schools of Choice. An IEC Topics resource will be shared to be utilized at your IEC table(s). An update on BCTEA renewal will also be provided.
The School Act Amendment Regional Workshops will build upon discussions from the 2025 DRIPA Regional Implementation Meetings.
Schedule and Registration
| Date | Location | Registration |
| April 29, 2026 | Prince George, Courtyard by Marriott | Register |
| May 5, 2026 | Prince Rupert, Crest Hotel | Register |
| May 12, 2026 | Kelowna, Delta Hotels by Marriott | Register |
| May 15, 2026 | Vancouver, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre | Register |
| June 1, 2026 |
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island Conference Centre |
* Please register for your nearest regional workshop.
Agenda Highlights
- A strategic dialogue on IEC implementation to ensure alignment with provincial legislation and policy.
- Insights into the latest student data with an emphasis on attendance trends and outcomes from Alternate Education programs.
- Clarifying the role of the IEC Secretariat including membership, key responsibilities, and available IEC resources.
- Discussion on the new IEC Topics resource.
Eligibility
Participation is limited to two representatives per BC First Nation/Tribal Council (e.g., Education Coordinator, FNESC Board member, Chief). Maximum venue capacities apply.
Participants are only eligible to attend the workshop nearest to their community.
Travel
Travel is reimbursable for up to two representatives per BC First Nation (Band) or Tribal Council. See the sample travel claim (including policies on page 2). As per FNESC travel claim policy, travel arrangements must result in the most economical use of resources.
Schedule
9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Breakfast (8:00 am) and lunch are provided.
Hotel
April 29, 2026, Prince George
Courtyard by Marriott, Prince George, 900 Brunswick St, Prince George, BC
- Room Rate from $174 + tax
- Reserve your room: Booking Link
- Book by April 3, 2026 for the reimbursable rate.
May 5, 2026, Prince Rupert
The Crest Hotel, 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
- Room rates from $200 + tax
- Reserve your room: Please contact bctea@fnesc.ca for the booking instructions.
- Book by April 11, 2026 for the reimbursable rate.
May 12, 2026, Kelowna
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort, 1310 Water St, Kelowna, BC
- Room rates from $399
- Reserve your room: Booking Link. Additionally, reservations can also be made at 1 (844) 254-5046 Ext. 5511
- Book by April 14, 2026, for the reimbursable rate.
May 15, 2026, Vancouver
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
- Room rates from $349 + tax
- Reserve your room: Booking Link
- Booked by April 23, 2026, for the reimbursable rate.
June 1, 2026, Nanaimo
Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, 100 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC
- Room rates from $169 + tax
- Reserve your room: Booking Link
- Booked by May 1, 2026, for the reimbursable rate.
Health
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Only registered participants are eligible to attend.
Recording Not Permitted
Audio and video recording, AI transcription, and use of other AI tools to record the meeting is not permitted.