Announcements

November 12-13, 2025 or January 19-20, 2026  |  Richmond

Please note that this opportunity is for First Nations Parents.

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) are pleased to announce an information sharing opportunity designed for First Nation parents who are interested in joining our workshop for Building our Capacity for Supporting Parent and Family Engagement in Education.

Two in-person sessions will provide an opportunity for parents to work together to build their capacity for family engagement in Education. Participating parents will:

• Learn about and discuss how to effectively use information and materials that have been developed to help families get involved in their children’s education, students do better in school and schools improve when parents and families are engaged.
• Learn from other parents about strategies like creating a positive home environment that celebrates education. We plan to facilitate an engaging and interactive session where your input, as a First Nation parent, is key.
• Supporting language and culture learning at home and what families can do to support this.

Agenda

Day 1 – The Value of Family Engagement

• Attendance – What families should know
• Positive Teacher-Student-Parent Relationships Provide the Foundation for Success
• Graduation and Career Planning
• Family Engagement – Providing Info for Families and a Review and Feedback on New Resources

Day 2 – What Can Schools do to Promote Family Engagement

• Listen to families involving a Table Talk and Share Out
• What can Schools Do? Recommendations for Educators
• Creating Supportive Home Learning Environments
• Promoting Wellness

Registration

Please register for one of the sessions.

* Space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come-first served basis. If session is full, you will be directed to our waitlist. Leave room in your suitcase for resources.

Venue

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond.
Further details about the hotel bookings will be provided to everyone who is accepted as a participant.

Eligibility

Up to two First Nations parents of each First Nation will be eligible to attend one of the scheduled sessions.

Travel Expenses

Participants will be reimbursed for their travel and accommodation expenses, as well as all food and incidentals costs related to attendance, according to standard travel reimbursement policies. Travel claim forms will be provided to all accepted participants. See the sample travel claim (including policies).

Schedule

• Day 1: Meeting 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Day 2: Meeting 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Breakfast (8:00 am) and lunch (12:00 pm) are 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

Crystal Asham, Coordinator, Parent and Community Engagement, crystala@fnesc.ca