First Nations Education Council

Association of First Nations and communities, whose common purpose is to achieve full jurisdiction over their education.

• Special education program to support First Nations students with special needs.
• New paths for education: funding for initiatives that help strengthen Aboriginal education and improve the quality of instruction in schools managed by First Nations.
• New paths for education - ITC: promote and develop the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in schools.
• Education partnerships program: support for First Nations students who transition from the First Nations education system to the provincial system, or vice versa.
• Diversification of secondary school learning paths: funding for work-oriented training programs.
• Skills link program: provides 18 to 30 years old with the opportunity to acquire practical work experience specifically in the field of ICT.
• Student Summer Employment program.