The First Nations Parents Club was established to recognize and support the important role that parents play in their children’s education.
For simplicity, the club uses the term “parents,” but the Club intends the term to be inclusive of grandparents, family members, and other caregivers who contribute to the lives of First Nations children.
Parents Clubs can be structured according to local needs. Most Clubs are informal; they often involve regular opportunities for members to share their support and ideas. Some Clubs hold meetings focused on particular themes, inviting guest speakers to provide information on topics of interest. Clubs may occasionally organize field trips to places such as post-secondary institutions, or cultural centres.
The First Nations Schools Association and the First Nations Education Steering Committee jointly deliver the First Nations Parents Club.
Eligibility
Any group of First Nations parents, caregivers, and guardians who are formally affiliated with a First Nation in British Columbia can register with the First Nations Parents Club.
Consent forms
There are prizes for clubs that send photos and updates. For photo/video/artwork, the adult consent form and student consent forms are required.
Parents Club Grants Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in the Parents Club Grant. The 2023-2024 Parents Club Grant proposal submission deadline has passed and is now closed.
Related Resources
The Parent Toolkit has been created by the First Nations Education Steering Committee and First Nations Schools Association to support the importance of parental involvement in education.
The current edition is a draft for Review and Feedback.
FNESC and FNSA have prepared the resource, Suggestions for Families: Supporting Learning at Home, to share ideas intended to help families provide learning opportunities for their children. Families are encouraged to adapt these suggestions as they see fit.
Contact
For questions, Club registrations and annual updates, and sharing photos and news, please contact us:
Coordinator, Parent and Community Engagement, FNESC parentsclub@fnesc.ca. Toll-free at 1-877-422-3672 T: 604-925-6087 F: 604-925-6097