First Nations Education Steering Committee
Suite 113-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
T: 604-925-6087 Toll-free in BC: 1-877-422-3672 F: 604-925-6097 www.fnesc.ca info@fnesc.ca
First Nations Education Steering Committee
Mandate:
To facilitate discussion about education matters affecting First Nations in BC by
disseminating information and soliciting input from First Nations
Vision:
To improve education for all First Nations learners in British Columbia
Executive:
Tyrone McNeil, FNESC President, Vice-President Stó:lō Tribal Council
Joe Pierre Jr., FNESC Vice-President, St. Mary’s Band
Jeneen Hunt, FNESC Treasurer, Kwicksutaineuk Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation
Barbara Barltrop, FNESC Secretary, Nanoose First Nation
Executive Director:
Deborah Jeffrey
Established:
1992
Structure:
Independent, incorporated society directed by a board of 109 First Nations
community representatives
Key Achievements:
Accomplished Tripartite Education Framework Agreement (2012), providing the
foundation for an innovative arrangement for First Nations school funding and
second-level services.
Achieved legal recognition of First Nations education jurisdiction for on reserve
Kindergarten to Grade 12 education in BC through the First Nations Jurisdiction over
Education in British Columbia Act (2006) and the First Nations Education Act (2007)
Developed English 12 First Peoples Course with Ministry of Education celebrating
Indigenous literature and oral traditions (2007); course accepted for English 12
entrance requirements by 19 post-secondary institutes (2008)
Co-founded BC Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Partners Group,
uniting stakeholders to improve levels of participation and success of Aboriginal
learners in post-secondary education and training in BC (2005)
Co-founded the Education Partners Group, bringing together Kindergarten to Grade
12 education stakeholders to improve the success of Aboriginal students in BC (1999)
Key Events:
Provincial Conference on Aboriginal Education
Regional Sessions, community meetings
Provincial meetings of First Nations community representatives
Communications:
FNESC Annual Report
Website: www.fnesc.ca
Affiliates:
First Nations Schools Association
Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association
First Nations Schools Association
Suite 113-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
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First Nations Schools Association
Mission:
To collaborate with First Nation schools to create nurturing environments that
develop learners' pride and competence in their First Nations language and heritage
and will equip them to realize their full potential, within self-governing First Nations
communities.
Board of Directors:
Pamela Lee Lewis, President, FNSA Region: Kwakwaka'wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/
Oweekeno
Colleen Austin, Vice-President, FNSA Region: Haida/Tsimshian/Haisla/Nisga'a
Kirsten Barnes, Treasurer, FNSA Region: Gitksan/Wet'suwet'en
Janice Antoine, Secretary, FNSA Region: Secwepemc/St'atl'imc/Nlaka'pamux
Michael Derech, Board Member, FNSA Region: Kootenay/Okanagan
Kathi Dickie, Board Member, Region: Kaska/Dene/Tahltan/Tagish/Inland
Tlingit/Tsek’ene
Francine Johnny, Board Member, FNSA Region: Nuu-chah-nulth/Coast Salish
Reidun Kopp, Board Member, FNSA Region; Secwepemc/St'atl'imc/Nlaka'pamux
Bernice Touchie, FNSA Region: Nuu-chah-nulth/Coast Salish
Monty Palmantier, Board Member, FNSA Region: Tsilhqot'in/Carrier/Sekani
Established:
1996
Structure:
Registered society and charity
Directed by a membership of approximately 130 First Nations schools
Key Achievements:
Developing a process for coordinating delivery of all programs and services to First
Nations schools at the classroom, school and provincial levels, to provide a BC First
Nations School System that is responsive to needs, cost-effective and of consistent
quality.
Developing the FNSA Schools Assessment and Certification Process to support school
growth and quality instruction.
Promoting effective classroom instruction through the FNSA Professional Growth
Process and other processes, including Professional Learning Communities seminars
and the annual Principals Short Course.
Supporting the growth of strong data systems in our schools, including the Data
Reporting and User Management System (DRUMS).
Delivering special education services and training, literacy coaching, school
governance and capacity building coaching, and technology support
Key Events:
FNSA Annual Conference & AGM, attracting over 400 educators annually
Communications:
FNSA Annual Report
Website: www.fnsa.ca
Affiliates:
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA)
v. Sept. 14, 2015
Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA)
Suite 113-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver BC V7T 1A2
T: 604-925-6087 Toll-free in BC: 1-877-422-3672 F: 604-925-6097 www.iahla.ca info@fnesc.ca
IAHLA Fact Sheet
About IAHLA:
The Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA) was created to support
and represent Aboriginal-controlled adult and post-secondary education institutes in
British Columbia. It coordinates research, professional development, networking
opportunities and other collective work. IAHLA is committed to building strategic
partnerships to enhance the quality of education available for Aboriginal adult and
post-secondary learners.
Vision:
To support quality post-secondary educational institutes that leverage Indigenous
language, culture and knowledge to create adaptable and competent, skilled citizens
who are able to contribute to local, provincial, and national advancement
Board of Directors:
Verna Billy-Minnabarriet, Chair, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Lauren Terbasket, Vice Chair, En’owkin Centre
Robert Schuster, Secretary, Lil’wat Nation / Mount Currie Band
Diane Janzen, Treasurer, Seabird College
Bernice Touchie, Ittatsoo Learning Centre
Cathy Warren, Kwadacha Dune Ty
Deanna Nyce, Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute
Louise Lacerte, Ted Williams Memorial Centre
Tammy Harkey, NEC Native Education Centre
Tracey Woods, Gitksan Wet’suwet’en Education Society
Established:
2003
Structure:
Incorporated society which is directed by 40 member institutes.
Administrative services provided by the First Nations Education Steering Committee
Key Achievements:
Actively participated with the Ministry of Advanced Education in developing a New
Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Policy Framework, including systemic change in
post-secondary education, community-based delivery of programs, and supports and
transitions for Aboriginal learners.
Researched and created the Aboriginal-Controlled Post-Secondary Institutes in
British Columbia: Issues, Costs and Benefits which investigates overall funding issues
that affect Aboriginal-controlled institutes; identifies costs of operating these
institutes; and, highlights the benefits arising from Aboriginal-controlled institutes.
Co-developed Post-Secondary Education Partnership Agreement Toolkit with
Ministry of Education and the University of Victoria to support post-secondary
institutions to develop, implement and evaluate Aboriginal Service Plans (ASP)
Co-founded BC Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Partners Group,
(2005)
Key Events:
Annual General Meeting and Conference each spring
Communications:
IAHLA Annual Report
www.iahla.ca
v. July 9, 2015