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Get ready for FNESC's Learning First Peoples Spring Institute in Vancouver, Mar. 20-22! Sessions include English First Peoples 10-12, BC First Peoples 12, and Math & Science First Peoples. #BCedfnesc.ca/lfp-institute/
Check out over 30 exhibitors at the foyer, representing various categories: art/gifts, curriculum and resources, post-secondary, First Nations organization, and government partners. #fnesc2022#fnesc22
Welcome back to everyone at the 26th Annual FNESC Education Conference! As Executive Director Deborah Jeffrey noted, wonderful conversations happening as we gather today. #fnesc22#fnesc2022
FNESC is seeking workshop proposals for the Dec 8-10th FNESC Education Conference, Resilience and Self-Determination: A Vision for the Future. fnesc.ca/conference/#bced
Registration is open for the 26th Annual FNESC Education Conference, Dec. 8-10th in Vancouver. Workshop applications are invited fnesc.ca/conference/#bced
The education jurisdiction initiative is designed to support First Nations’ right to establish and control their education system and institutions, as affirmed by the UNDRIP and as recognized under S.35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. #fneajurisdiction.
Through signed education jurisdiction agreements with Canada, four BC First Nations now have recognized law-making authority for their K-12 education systems, including teacher and school certification, graduation requirements, curriculum, and course approvals. #fneajurisdiction
Celebrating First Nations control of First Nations education today at Seabird Island, honouring Cowichan Tribes, Lil’wat Nation, Seabird Island, and ʔaq’am for concluding education self-government agreements. #fneajurisdiction
Secondary school teachers, @FNESC is offering an in-person workshop on the Teacher Resource Guide for English First Peoples 10-12 on July 7th and a Learning First Peoples Summer Institute in August fnesc.ca/upcomingevents/#bced
As we mourn the loss of children who died at residential schools we must also commit to concrete action for a better future for First Nations children and youth. bit.ly/3uLUa7E
The new #UNDRIP legislation introduced today will make sure Indigenous peoples are a part of the decisions that affect them, their families and their territories.
declaration.gov.bc.ca/@ubcic@bcafn@FNSummit
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Happy to be facilitating the Jointly Convened Annual Meeting hosted by @FNESC and @bcedplan with support from ISC bringing together Superintendants, Ab Ed Council Chairs with a sprinkling of @BCSTA_News including @BCSTA_President with the theme of Supporting FN Student Success
“All of our children are important and that is what we need to keep our eyes on.” - Chief Robert Joseph of Reconciliation Canada speaking today at the BCTEA Jointly Convened Annual Meeting with Superintendents and Indigenous Chairs. #abed#bclearns#bcsta#ReconciliationCanada
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