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.

Latest News

Feedback is requested on the draft First Nations Early Childhood Development Framework.

FNESC News Release, Dec. 9, 2009
First Nations Education Needs Fair Funding, Say BC First Nations

FNESC/Summit Joint Statement, December 3/09: Government’s First Nations Post-Secondary Report Earns a Failing Grade

FNESC and the BC Ministry of Education signed a Reciprocal Tuition Agreement on Nov. 6, 2009, providing First Nations schools with funding for students who live off-reserve.

New! Local Education Agreements - Revised Handbook
This handbook contains tips, suggested clauses and samples of actual LEAs.  Find it in Publications

H1N1 (human swine flu) information, from the BC Ministry of Education - Find updates, fact sheets, posters and other resources at this link: http://www.gov.bc.ca/govt/swine_flu.html  

Groundbreaking new English 12 course celebrates First Nations literature and teaching philosophies. See the new Teacher Resource Guide.

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