Title: First Nations Schools Association
Title: First Nations Schools Association - Posted by Indspire Institute Category: Governance Models Community: Various Indigenous Language Group: Various Region: British Columbia Source/School/Education Facility: First Nations Schools Assocation Development Focus: All Project Contact Information Project Lead: Charleen Lariviere Phone Number: 604.925.6087 Email: [email protected] Address: Suite #113-100 Park Royal South West Vancouver, British Columbia V7T 1A2 Summary Description: The First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) was formally established in 1996. The FNSA represents and works on behalf of First Nations controlled schools in BC. Approximately 98 percent of the 130 First Nations schools in BC are members of the Association, which has a mandate to support those schools in creating effective, nurturing, and appropriate educational environments that provide students with a positive foundation in all curricular areas, including language and culture. The FNSA works directly with its constituents, and the FNSA reports to its members at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).The FNSA Board of Directors includes 10 individuals selected by its members at each AGM. Based upon the principles of First Nations control of First Nations education, and reflecting a commitment to providing their students locally-based, relevant, and high quality educational opportunities, First Nations have created their own schools, which are located within and operated by First Nations communities. FNESC, the Government of Canada, and the Province of BC signed a Tripartite Education Framework Agreement (TEFA) in January 2012. Outcomes: First Nations Education Steering Committee and the FNSA are continuing to make every effort to support First Nations students, communities, and schools in a meaningful and effective way, and are striving to advance the BC First Nations Education System in a way that reflects their needs and priorities. The growth that has taken place in BC is very exciting, and FNESC and the FNSA remain optimistic that by continuing to work collectively and with our many dedicated education partners, even greater improvements in First Nations student achievement will be forthcoming. Web links: http://www.fnsa.ca/
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