Welcome! The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is an independent society that is committed to improving education for all First Nations learners in British Columbia. FNESC is led by representatives of First Nations across the province.

FNESC also provides administrative services for the First Nations Schools Association, IAHLA and other partner organizations.

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Latest News

May 14, 2012 - New Skills Link and SWEP documents are now available here.

May 8, 2012 - Employment notice - We're seeking applications for a Director, Special Education, and a Director, Post-Secondary Education and Training.

April 24, 2012 - New resources - FNESC and the FNSA have just published a new resource guide, "In Our Own Words: Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom." Available here.

April 3, 2012 - New video now available - Chief Ivan Wayne Morris of the Tsartlip First Nation and students of Lau,Welnew Tribal School welcome FNESC, FNSA and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to their school to celebrate support for the BC First Nations education system.

March 30, 2012 - News release - Government of Canada and British Columbia First Nations Celebrate Resounding Support for New Education Agreement in BC

January 27, 2012 - News release - Historic First Nations education agreement.

January 27, 2012 - New video now available, featuring Gitsegukla Elementary.

Novenber 17, 2011 - Post-Secondary Data Collection Project Data Forms are still being accepted. For an e-form or information, contact  joannec@fnesc.ca

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