Success and Support
The Board of Education is committed to the success and support of all Indigenous students in the district, the work of reconciliation, and increasing awareness and respect for Indigenous peoples and culture among all students and staff of School District 81. The Board is committed to:
- Ensuring the involvement of local Indigenous partners in the development and implementation of Indigenous education programs and the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge and culture through Local Education Agreements, the Indigenous Education Council, and the Equity Scan process.
- Undertaking concrete measures to:
- 2.1 foster academic success for Indigenous students, particularly in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and graduation rates;
- 2.2. support Indigenous students in their personal well-being;
- 2.3. and build and strengthen leadership skills.
- Incorporating Indigenous culture and knowledge into curriculum and practice.
- Ensuring that Indigenous students and families feel safe and welcome in schools by addressing systemic and inter-personal racism towards Indigenous peoples.
- Developing a positive relationship with local Indigenous communities, organizations, and families.
Local Education Agreements
Fort Nelson First Nation Local Education Agreement (coming soon)
Prophet River FIrst Nation Local Education Agreement (coming soon)
Indigenous Education Council
The Indigenous Education Council (IEC) is a council established under the authority of the School Act and by Ministerial Order that meets regularly to support the board to provide comprehensive and equitable education and support services for Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) students and improve Indigenous student outcomes. This includes advising on the appropriate integration of Indigenous worldviews and perspectives, advising on grants in relation to Indigenous students, and ensuring respect for local First Nations in whose territories boards operate school by, for example, giving priority to local cultural content, protocols, and language.
Currently, the IEC has seven voting members: two from Fort Nelson First Nation, two from Prophet River First Nation, one from Metis Nation BC, one from Old Fort Metis Association, and one from the Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society.
To learn more about the purpose and role of an IEC, click here.