Registration is now open for the Learning First Peoples Summer Institute from July 2–4 in Prince George and August 20–22 in Richmond. Hosted by the First Nations Education Steering Committee and First Nations Schools Association, the institute supports teachers in bringing quality, authentic First Peoples teaching and learning into BC classrooms. Workshops: Day 1: English First …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care, the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) encourage you to register for this year’s BCTEA Joint Plan Drop-In Information Sessions on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 10:00 am-11:00 am PST and Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 10:00 am-11:00 am PDT. Details are available in this …
The ministry is pleased to announce the release of a new two-page resource designed to assist with the implementation of Indigenous Education Councils (IECs). The document includes key steps and reminders to support the successful establishment of IECs. Please email EDUC.IndigenousEducation@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions about Indigenous Education Councils.
As part of their erase Organized Crime and Exploitation Prevention Information Series, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10:30 am–12:00 pm PST on the Surrey WRAParound Program. Led by the Safe Schools Department of the Surrey School District, the Surrey WRAParound Program has been operating since 2008 …
The Ministry of Health is seeking the perspectives and experiences of education partners to support a refresh of the Healthy Schools BC (HSBC) initiative, which aims to advance the health and well-being of school-aged children in B.C. District-level staff and school administrators with an understanding of school-based health promotion/health education/health-education partnerships are invited to register …
The Ministry of Education and Child Care has launched the Racism Response Guidelines to help address incidents of racism and hate in schools and continue to foster anti-racist learning environments. The guidelines were informed by educators, Indigenous partners and people with lived experiences of racism to help district and school staff identify and respond to …
In collaboration with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the ministry is hosting an online anti-racism networking session on March 6 from 9:30-11:30 am PST for district anti-racism leads to discuss insights, challenges and impacts of on-going anti-racism change in schools. Two anti-racism leads from each district are invited to attend. Please distribute accordingly. Please RSVP by …
February is Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. This year’s theme is Black Legacy and Leadership to celebrate the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of Black leadership and the legacy being built for future generations.
The Ministry of Education and Child Care, the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) encourage you to register for this year’s BCTEA virtual Annual Meeting on Transportation on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm PST. Details are available in this event backgrounder.
The Ministry of Health is looking for the perspectives and experiences of education partners who provide health promotion supports in K-12 schools and districts. This is to support a refresh of the Healthy Schools BC (HSBC) initiative, which aims to advance the health and well-being of school-aged children in BC. District-level staff and school administrators …
