2023-24 First Nation Student Rates
The 2023-24 First Nation Student Rates have been posted. Please contact SDFR@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Dual Credit Program Expansion Grant Applications due April 12
Annual grants are available to help school districts and post-secondary partners develop and deliver dual credit opportunities for a diverse group of students in an array of in-demand occupations. Applications, including proposed budgets, are due April 12, 2024. Visit the Dual Credit web page to access the application package including instructions and the application form. …
Distinctions-Based Approach Primer for Province’s Relations with First Nations, Métis & Inuit
The Province has developed a Distinctions-Based Approach Primer to assist the provincial government in building an understanding of the legal basis for, and core elements of, a distinctions-based approach in all of the Province’s relations with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. Please see this letter from Deputy Minister Christina Zacharuk for more information.
erase Family Sessions on Establishing Safe, Caring, and Respectful Digital Communities
Three virtual erase learning sessions for families will be held on November 8, 28, and 30, focusing on establishing safe, caring, and respectful digital communities. These sessions are best suited for families and youth aged 10 and above. Safe school coordinators can login to share the session schedule with their school communities. Contact erase@gov.bc.ca with …
erase Fall Training Information
Course and registration details for fall/winter erase training sessions are now available. Please send any questions to erase@gov.bc.ca.
erase Safe School Coordinator Meeting
The 2023 Safe School Coordinator Annual Meeting on November 6 and 7 in Vancouver, B.C. will continue the work of the erase: Building Safe Schools Strategy with the theme Back to Basics. Please have your Safe Schools Coordinator prioritize this time and register for this important annual meeting where they will learn from ministry leads, …
Request for Proposals: ERASE Student Safety Services
The Ministry is seeking a service provider to support ERASE student safety services beginning in January 2024. The scope of services include critical incident support services, subject matter expertise, an online reporting tool, and training. The opportunity is open until July 31, 2023. More information is available on BC Bid.
erase Information and Requests
Please see this erase Spring Updates document for reminders and requests regarding the BC Student Safety Communications Protocol, Community VTRA Protocol/Partnership, updates on the anti-racism inclusion calendar, and erase training.
erase Parent Sessions on Establishing Respectful Relationships and Consent
erase is providing two virtual learning sessions (Feb. 27 and Mar. 8) for parents/caring adults focused on Establishing Respectful Relationships and Consent. These sessions are best suited for parents/caring adults of students in Grade 8 and above. Please share the session schedule with your school communities.
erase Student and Family Online Sessions: Establishing Respectful Relationships and Consent in our Communities
erase is offering online interactive sessions focused on exploring consent and gender-based violence, with school-day sessions for students in Grades 8-12, and evening sessions suited for students in Grade 8 and above and their families. Led by expert trainers from Safer Schools Together, students and families will learn tips and tools to support discussions and …