Indigenous Education Leads – Deputy Minister's Bulletin

Professional Learning Opportunities to Support the Development and Retention of Métis Teachers

Please share this information with Métis teachers in your district. Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is implementing initiatives to support the development and retention of Métis teachers in K-12 schools including: Métis teachers interested in participating in either initiative can contact metiseducation@mnbc.ca.These initiatives are part of a broader Métis Teacher Recruitment and Retention plan designed …

Reminder: Share Registration for May 13 Indigenous Education Council Chairs’ Gathering

Due May 6, 2026: A reminder to share registration information with your IEC Chair for the first annual Indigenous Education Council (IEC) Chairs’ Gathering. The IEC Chairs’ Gathering will be held on May 13 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond. Each IEC may send their IEC Chair …

Register for the Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session on April 30

Please join us on April 30 at 3 pm PT for the sixth Analytics Engagement and Information Sharing Session of the 2025-26 school year with an overview of the Transition to Post-Secondary Power BI report and Student Enrolment Forecast. See the poster for more information and the registration link. Please contact Educ.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have …

Newly Revised Everyday Anxiety Strategies for K-7 Educators (EASE)

The Ministry of Children and Family Development has completed a revision of Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) for educators supporting K-7 students, in collaboration with B.C. educators, families, and experts on childhood anxiety. In response to educator feedback and to ensure its ongoing relevance, EASE K-7 was revised to reflect current themes in B.C. …

Local Food in School Food Programs Video Series

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has developed a new Local Food In K-12 video series to highlight local food in school food programs. Check out the video series on the Feed BC in K–12 web page to see how school districts throughout the province are strengthening their school food programs by sourcing B.C. foods, …

Registration for May 13 Indigenous Education Council Chairs’ Gathering

Registration is now open for the first annual Indigenous Education Council (IEC) Chairs’ Gathering. The IEC Chairs’ Gathering will be held on May 13 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Radisson Hotel in Richmond. Each IEC may send their IEC chair to attend the meeting. Room reservations are prioritized on a first come, …

Save the Date – May 13 Indigenous Education Council Chairs’ Gathering

The Ministry of Education and Child Care and the First Nations Education Steering Committee request that you share this “save the date” note with your IEC Chair for the first annual Indigenous Education Council Chairs’ Gathering in Richmond on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 9 am – 4 pm PT. Registration details and location will be sent …

Expansion of Mental Health Power BI Dashboard Access

Effective May 1, 2026, the Mental Health Power BI Dashboard will be accessible to all Power BI users across districts. This expansion recognizes the value of making data more broadly available to support informed decision‑making and improved student outcomes. The dashboard incorporates several publicly available data sources, including:

British Columbia Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) Virtual Annual Meeting on Transportation to Public Schools – Save the Date

The Ministry of Education and Child Care, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) invite you to save the date for this year’s BCTEA Annual Meeting on Transportation on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10 am-12 pm PT. Registration details will be sent out shortly. For questions, email bctea@gov.bc.ca

Invitation to Virtual Anti-Racism Networking Session – May 12

In partnership with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the ministry is pleased to host a virtual anti-racism networking session on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:30-11:30 am. This session is intended for district anti-racism leaders throughout B.C., and we invite two anti-racism leads from each district to attend. The session will provide an opportunity to share insights, discuss …