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/