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First Nations Education Advisory Committee (FNAC)

This is who we are:

  • Dokis First Nation
  • Henvey Inlet First Nation
  • Kebaowek First Nation
  • Magnetawan First Nation
  • Moose Deer Point First Nation
  • Near North District School Board
  • Nipissing First Nation
  • Shawanaga First Nation
  • Wasauksing First Nation

The First Nation Advisory Committee (FNAC) makes recommendations to the board in respect to any matter affecting the establishment, development and delivery of programs and services for First Nations students; and to increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of First Nations people, their history, cultures and perspectives, for all students.  The First Nations and the Board have entered into a formal relationship through Education Service Agreements, with the objective to work together to:

  • Realize a share vision for student success and well-being that honours body, mind, emotional and spiritual well-being;
  • Enhance the collaboration between Anishinabek First Nations, and the Board based on a process of ongoing dialogue, open communication and mutual respect;
  • Enhance opportunities for engagement and participation of students, families and communities to support student success, well-being and equity;
  • Increase knowledge and understanding of Anishinaabe languages, culture and traditions;
  • Facilitate the transition of students between First Nations’ schools and communities and schools of the Near North District School Board

Indigenous Education Advisory Circle

This is who we are:

  • Dokis First Nation
  • Henvey Inlet First Nation
  • Kebaowek First Nation
  • Magnetawan First Nation
  • Mattawa Metis Council
  • Moon River Metis Council
  • Moose Deer Point First Nation
  • Near North District School Board
  • Nipissing First Nation
  • Nipissing University
  • North Bay Indigenous Friendship Center
  • North Bay Metis Council
  • Shawanaga First Nation
  • Temagami First Nation
  • Wasauksing First Nation

The Indigenous Education Advisory Circle works together to support the prioritizing, development and monitoring of the Board Action Plan for Indigenous Education.  Working toward equitable outcomes for Indigenous students is the focus of the action plan including; student achievement, well-being, student transitions and safety, Indigenous parent and community engagement, as well as system and educator capacity building.  The work of the IEAC as it relates to the Action Plan, helps the board to target resources and supports in ways that will continue to promote engagement, improve well-being and learning environments that encourage students to thrive and reach their full potential.

Indigenous Youth Advisory Circle

This is who we are:

  • Almaguin Highlands
  • Chippewa
  • F.J. McElligott
  • Laurentian Learning Centre
  • Northern
  • Parry Sound
  • West Ferris

Each Secondary School has youth representation on the Indigenous Youth Advisory Circle, ensuring that youth voice, interests and perspectives are respected and valued. The Youth Advisory Circle works alongside school-based youth circles, Student Senate and the Indigenous Student Trustee to best reflect youth experiences, ideas, and goals to support the Board Action Plan for Indigenous Education and the school experience.

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Mii gwi Anishinabek wewena nkenmaaminak dependajig maa kiing.
"We acknowledge in a good way, the original people of the land here"
We value the cultures, histories and relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (North America)

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