 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
||||||
|
 |
**New** A Guide to FNESC, FNSA and IAHLA for Education Coordinators The
First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) The FNSA is a registered society and charity that is directed by First Nations schools in BC. In any given year, the FNSA leads research projects, provides networking and communications services, and strives to raise awareness about what makes First Nations schools unique. In recent years, it has worked with First Nations schools to develop new tools for gathering data about the schools and students, and to develop and implement new instruments for school assessment, among other resources. FNSA Mission Statement
The First Nation 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. Throughout
the past several years, a strong message has been sent by individuals
and communities involved with or interested in First Responding to the priorities which have been expressed, the FNSA is operated and directed by First Nations schools, and its primary objective is to facilitate improvements in the quality of education offered to First Nations students.
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
©
2000-2003 Copyright First Nations Schools Association
Suite 113 - 100 Park Royal South West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 Phone: (604) 925-6087 Fax number: (604) 925-6097 Email: fnsa@fnesc.ca |
Nations
education. That message has clearly identified the need for an organization
dedicated to servicing First Nations schools, and to communicating and
addressing their common concerns. An Association is needed to deal with
their significant financial and information constraints, and to clarify
the community and policy issues affecting First Nations schools.
