October 28, 2016
Vancouver, Coast Plaza Hotel

Online Registration

Program with workshop descriptions and schedule, updated Oct. 18

First Nations communities are invited to send representatives to a provincial gathering to discuss the renewal of the Tripartite Education Framework Agreement (TEFA) on October 28, 2016 in Vancouver.

Since 2012, Canada, BC, FNESC and the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) have been working together to implement TEFA, which is a 5-year agreement with the primary purpose of improving achievement rates for First Nation students in BC.

TEFA provides a flexible funding model for First Nations schools, based on the provincial public education funding formula, with specific adaptations.  TEFA also commits Canada and BC to consult on legislation or policy changes that impact First Nations education, and makes space for increased First Nations engagement in the public education system.

TEFA expires in March 2017 and the Provincial Gathering is an opportunity to learn about the TEFA renewal efforts and provide feedback to the working groups to inform TEFA renewal.  direct

Key Discussion Topics
– Overview of TEFA and the TEFA Renewal Process
– Reports from the TEFA Working Groups:  Student Transportation, Technology, Language and Culture, Special Education, Adult Education
– Participant response and feedback
– Questions and answers

Contact

For registration questions, please contact us.

For more information about TEFA, including the TEFA Funding Estimator User Manual and TEFA School Handbook, visit the TEFA page.

Event Resources

Eligibility to attend:  representatives of BC First Nations communities eligible to participate in TEFA can attend.  Advance registration is required.

We recommend attendance by two representatives per First Nations community:

1. a political representative (i.e. Band Council member with the education portfolio or Chief)
2. an education technical representative (i.e. education coordinator or principal)

Travel expense reimbursement:  available for up to two representatives per BC First Nations community (Band) to attend.  Space permitting, additional representatives can attend but their travel/hotel will not be reimbursed.

Sample Travel Claim Form that includes a summary of FNESC policies on the reverse.  Travel claims must be received within 30 days of the event.

Schedule:  meeting 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; breakfast and lunch provided.  Breakfast 8:30 am. Lunch provided.

Hotel:  a room block is available at the Coast Plaza Hotel, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver by calling 1-800-663-1144 and quoting “Provincial TEFA Renewal Gathering” or the group code CPS-GFC3796669.  Hotel is only reimbursed up to the negotiated rate of $107 single, $127 double, $147 triple.  Book immediately to ensure you get the negotiated rat