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Founding Organization:
Link to First Nations Education
Steering Committee

The First Nations Schools Association collaborates with First Nations schools to create nurturing environments that develop learners' pride and competence in their First Nations language and heritage and equips them to realize their full potential, within self-governing First Nations communities.

The FNSA is a registered society and charity that is directed by First Nations schools in BC.

LINKS FOR STUDENTS

Seventh Generation Club
Scholarships and Bursaries

LINKS FOR TEACHERS

Teaching Opportunities

LINKS FOR PARENTS

UPDATES

• January 27 - New video now available featuring Gitsegukla Elementary School.
• January 26, 2012 - Media advisory - Important announcement regarding First Nations education in B.C.
• January 16, 2012 - Invitation to First Nations Schools to send a representative to an information session about the New Approach to BC First Nations Education: First Nations School funding. Details here.
• December 6, 2011 - The FNSA Conference and AGM will be held in Vancouver on April 20 - 21. Check out the Call for Proposals and the Application Form for details.
• October 17, 2011 - The 2011/2012 School and Data Measures Surveys are now available online here.
• May 18, 2011 - News release - Fresh Fruits and Veggies to be provided in First Nations Schools
• School Programs 2010/2011 - Virtual Binder
• AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Launches Call to Action on First Nations Education
• Historic Apology by Stephen Harper on June 11, 2008 to the Survivors of Residential Schools…
• Teaching Opportunities in First Nations Schools: For schools and prospective teachers.
• First Nations School Assessment Project
• First Nations Speech & Language Resource Line
• School Measures & Data Collection - Final Report 2010
• Individual Education Plans (IEPs) Information

RESOURCES

Support to First Nations School Principals
The FNSA has provided support to First Nations school principals since 2003 with a Principal Support Person position. For information about related workshops and resources, contact Marie Matthew:
mlmatthew@direct.ca