January 17, 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 W. Hastings, Vancouver, BC

 

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invites you to the upcoming BC Specific First Nation School Capital Funding Model Meeting. This meeting will provide information regarding FNESC’s research and development of a BC-specific First Nation school capital funding model, as well as seek direction from First Nations. This meeting will also provide an opportunity to get an update on the status of the current BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA).

For decades, BC First Nations have shared concerns over the lack of adequate funding for First Nation education facilities, including teacherages. To address these concerns, BC First Nations Leadership mandated FNESC to undertake research to develop a BC-specific First Nation school capital funding model. The BC Specific First Nation School Capital Funding Model Meeting will bring together BC First Nations to provide an update on the work being done to address this.

Agenda Highlights (Draft)

  • Current status of BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA)
  • Overview of the research projects FNESC is undertaking, including:
    • Seismic Risk Assessment Findings and Seismic Program development;
    • Results from General Condition Assessments;
    • Comparative analysis of Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) Asset Condition Reporting System (ACRS) and provincial assessment models;
    • ISC’s School Space Accommodation Standards; and
    • Operations and Maintenance
  • ISC’s Nation School Priority Ranking Framework
  • Considerations for the BC-specific First Nation school capital funding model
  • First Nations to provide feedback on initial work on the capital funding model

 

Registration

Who is eligible to attend?

Participation is limited to two representatives per BC First Nation/Tribal Council (e.g., Education Lead, FNESC Board member, Chief). There will be a waitlist for additional participants. Maximum venue capacity applies.

Travel

Travel is reimbursable for up to two representatives per BC First Nation or Tribal Council to attend the meeting. See link to the sample travel claim (including policies) on the event webpage.

Schedule

9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Breakfast (8:00 am) and lunch are provided.

Hotel

  • Book Online: Booking Link
  • Rate: $175 + tax
  • Book by December 16, 2024 for the group rate.

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

For event-related information, please contact executiveservicesadmin@fnesc.ca.