Mission: The First Nations Schools Association will 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.
Latest News
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Responses
See the latest information from FNESC, FNSA, and IAHLA about impacts to our events and operations due to COVID-19, and links to external resources that we hope will be helpful and informative for First Nations schools, First Nations communities, and our partners.
FNSA School Careers
Visit the Career page to learn more about First Nations schools careers and link to more employment opportunities on Make a Future.
New Resources
- School Reopening Grants
- First Nation Schools Reopening Considerations and Template
- Updates to Ministry of Education’s Restart Plan, Funding for First Nation Schools, WorkSafeBC Protocols, and Available Personal Protective Equipment
- School Restart Information: Supports for First Nations and First Nation Schools
- Considerations for Re-Opening BC First Nation Schools
- Public Health Guidance for K-12 School Settings
New Teacher Resource Guides!
BC First Nations Land, Title, and Governance Teacher Resource Guide (2019)
Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide (SECONDARY) (2019)
HR Support
First Nations School Principals and Education Directors, you are welcome to contact our HR Coach for support.
In the News
Yukon First Nations Visit BC First Nations Run Schools Oct. 18, 2019
New BC Legislation Would Align BC Laws with Internationally-Recognized Indigenous Education Standards, Oct. 24, 2019
Adams Lake celebrates the grand reopening of the Chief Atahm School Aug. 8, 2019
Native Education College rekindles Indigenous adults’ interest in schooling and self-improvement Jul. 31, 2019
Vancouver Island First Nations Youth Ambassadors deliver message to the United Nations Feb. 17, 2019
Featured Resources
Quick Links
See the First Nations School Language and Culture initiatives, including the new program portal…
The FNSA has developed several resources specifically for BC First Nations schools, and you can find them in our Publications Catalogue…
First Nations Schools! The Technology Support Line is available to answer your technology questions 1-855-260-8539…
