The purpose of the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) is to be the voice for students of Indigenous Ancestry (includes First Nations, Inuit, and Metis), their families and School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North). The FNEC works in full partnership with the School District to support and guide Indigenous Education Services. The FNEC ensures the provision of ongoing comprehensive support and services relative to the needs of Indigenous students and to make certain sensitivity and respect for Indigenous’ priorities and perspectives.
FNEC STRUCTURE:
- Three (3) members which includes: One (1) Elder, one (1) Chief and Council representative and one (1) Education Coordinator from each of the following Local First Nations:
- Kwakiutl Band Council
- ‘Namgis First Nation
- Quatsino First Nation
- Gwa’sala – ‘Nak̕waxda’xw Nations
- One (1) representative designated in writing by Chief and Council annually from each of the following First Nations:
- Mamalilikulla First Nation
- Ławit̕sis Nation
- Da’naxda’xw – A’wa’etłala First Nation
- Dzawada’enuxw First Nation
- Kwikwasut̕inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation
- Gwawa’enuxw Tribe
- T̕łat̕łasik̕wala First Nation
- Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw Tribal Council
- Wuikinuxv Nation
- WhelalaU Area Council Society
- One (1) member from North Island Métis
- One (1) member from Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre.
- One (1) parent of the First Nations students (may not be employees of School District No. 85 or contract workers).t
GUESTS/EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:
- One (1) School based Principal or Vice-Principal (appointed by NIA).
- One (1) First Nations Education Teacher (appointed by V.I.N.T.A.).
- District Principal of Indigenous Programs.
- One (1) representative from Ministry of Children and Family Development.
- One (1) representative from North Island College.
- One (1) U’mista Cultural Centre Representative
- Two (2) School District No. 85 Trustees.
- Two (2) representatives of School District No. 85 Senior Management.