Announcements

September 26, 2025 | Richmond, BC

The First Nations Education Steering Committee and First Nations Schools Association invite you for a one-day in-person facilitation session for First Nations Language Teacher Mentor Apprentice Program (FNLTMAP) Teams.

This professional learning event will be focused on supporting the planning and implementation of 300 hours of language learning for an apprentice language learner, currently working in a First Nations School, and a language mentor. First Nations School Principals are also invited to join their FNLTMAP Teams for this event.

Come ready to reflect, share, and collaborate — because the foundation of our schools is our language and culture, we want to ensure our learners are confident in their self-identity, traditional values and languages and cultures.

Eligibility

This in-person session is for those involved in the FNLTMAP Initiative, including Language Mentors, Language Learners working in First Nations Schools, and First Nations School Principals.

Registration

Accommodation

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel (map)

• Room rate from $289+tax
• Online Reservations: Booking Link
• Book by September 4, 2025 for the group rate.

Travel Expenses

Please note that participants will be responsible for paying their own travel and accommodation expenses. FNESC will provide Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks for all attendees.

Schedule

Meeting 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Breakfast (8:00 am) and lunch (12:00 pm) provided.

Health

Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Only registered participants are eligible to attend. Family and friends cannot attend the event at any time, including for meals. The decision to attend in-person events is a personal one and it should be made in consideration of your individual risk factors and vulnerabilities.

Recording Not Permitted

Audio and video recording, AI transcription, and use of other AI tools to record the meeting is not permitted.

Event Contact

Sophie Dupuis, Coordinator, School Support
firstnationschoolevents@fnesc.ca