First Nations Education Administrators Association First Nations Directors

First Nations Education Administrators Association First Nations Directors of Education National Forum February 2019 1

Background 2016 • First discussed the creation of a First Nation Directors of Education Association at 2016 First Nations Directors of Education Forum (Ottawa, ON) 2017 • AFN continued the conversation with First Nations Directors of Education at the 2017 AFN First Nations Directors of Education Forum (Tsuut’ina, AB). • Chiefs-in-Assembly passed AFN resolution 15/2017 Therefore be it resolved that the Chiefs-in-Assembly: 1. Support the creation of a national First Nation Directors of Education Association 2. Direct the AFN to work with the CCOE to define and outline the next steps required in creating a First Nation Directors of Education Association, including seeking funding and establishing an organizational structure. www. fneaa. ca 2

Background 2018 • The 2018 AFN First Nations Directors of Education Forum (Gatineau, QC) hosted two sessions to discuss the potential services that an Association would provide for directors, managers, leaders and administrators in First Nations education. • The AFN Education Sector received funding from ISC to support the hiring of staff for the implementation of the a newly formed education association. • The First Nations Education Administrators Association (FNEAA) was officially named and the process to incorporate the FNEAA and establish not-for-profit and charity status has been initiated. • Planning for an Interim Advisory Committee to guide the initial phase of creating the FNEAA. 2019 • Panel and workshops to discuss the FNEAA during the 2019 AFN First Nations Directors of Education Forum (Halifax, NS) www. fneaa. ca 3

2017 Survey of Education Administrators Who responded? www. fneaa. ca 4

2017 Survey of Education Administrators Overall do you support the creation of an Association? Unsure (22%) Yes (78%) www. fneaa. ca 5

2017 Survey of Education Administrators Would you like to see Regional Chapters? No (2%) Yes (74%) Unsure (24%) 6

2017 Survey of Education Administrators What services would an Association provide? 89% 87% 85% 80% Professional Services Education Systems Development Services Communication Services Conferences, Seminars, Events & Meetings: 78% 72% 69% 67% Legal Services Awards Program Human Resources & Employee Relations Insurance & Risk Management 7

Interim Advisory Committee Melanie Bennett Director of Education, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation Deborah Jeffrey Executive Director, First Nations Education Steering Committee Simon Bird Director of Education, Lac La. Ronge Indian Band Darren Googoo Director of Education, Membertou First Nation Davin Dumas Director of Education, Fisher River Cree Nation www. fneaa. ca Tracey O’Reilley Director of Education, Kingsclear First Nation 8

Interim Advisory Committee Objective: • To provide support and guidance in the initial phase of creating the First Nations Education Administrators Association (FNEAA). Outcomes: • The role of the Interim Advisory Committee is to provide advice and recommendations about: • By-laws for a not-profit corporation. • Scope of membership services that the FNEAA could provide (i. e. professional development; education systems development support; and conferences, seminars and events). • Core competencies to design courses, workshops and a certification program. • Communications strategy. www. fneaa. ca 9

FNEAA - Preliminary Discussions VISION & MISSION • A place where First Nations Education Administrators and Organizations can gather, share and feel welcome. • Respecting and supporting individuals, organizations and communities in their advancement of quality education for all First Nations learners. • Provides tools and services that fills current gaps and are meaningful to First Nations lifelong learning. • Provides an opportunity to network and share ideas and resources. www. fneaa. ca 10

FNEAA - Preliminary Discussions POTENTIAL SERVICES • Professional Development (Year 1 -2) • Through workshops, conferences, forums • Core competencies such as: budgeting; strategic planning; governance; human resources; legal services • Knowledge Mobilization (Year 2 -3) • Events and conferences to share and network • Innovative communications tools (podcasts, audiobooks, webinars) • Certification Program (Year 3 -5) • Courses focussed on core competencies • For both individuals and organizations • Includes partnership with existing Institutions www. fneaa. ca 11

Next Steps • Compile feedback from First Nation Education Administrator. • Further meetings of Interim Advisory Committee. • Create and officially register FNEAA. • Strategic plan to deliver potential services for members. www. fneaa. ca 12