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

February 3, 2012 - Workshop notice - Language Instruction Strategies using Total Physical Response.

January 30 - Employment notice - FNESC is accepting applications for a Post-Secondary Program Officer and a Director of Special Education.

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

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

January 26 - Media Advisory - Important announcement related to First Nations education in B.C.

January 16, 2012 - Invitation to BC First Nations and First Nations Schools. Details here.

December 5, 2011 - LEA workshops announced. Online registration is available here.

November 24, 2011 - Media Advisory - Opportunities related to the Provincial Conference on Aboriginal Education. Details here.

November 21, 2011 - News release - FNESC appoints Executive Director. Details here.

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

October 6, 2011 - New Math First Peoples 8/9 documents are available on our publications page under "First Peoples Curriculum and Resources."

September 8, 2011 - News release - B.C. First Nations technology team wins international award. Details here.

July 10, 2011 - News release - B.C. First Nations Language Champions recognized at the First Nations Languages Conference. Details here.

July 8, 2011 - News release - FNESC and the Representative for Children and Youth for British Columbia have signed an MOU. Details here.

June 27, 2011 - Educational resources - the new guide "BC First Peoples Learning Resources: Books for Use in K-7 Classrooms" is now available for download.

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