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- "First Nation law" has the same meaning as in the First Nations Jurisdiction over Education in British Columbia Act (Canada); "First Nations Education Authority" has the same meaning as in the First Nations Jurisdiction over Education in British Columbia Act (Canada);
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Jun 6, 2011 · On 16 August 2017, the federal government and 23 First Nations signed the Anishinabek Education Agreement Act, which granted participating Indigenous nations the power to control education on their reserves. (These First Nations also signed a complementary agreement with the Ontario government.)
Nov 29, 2019 · Developments over the past decades in the areas of child and family services, education and policing illustrate how jurisdictional complexities may affect First Nations peoples and their communities, and how gaps have been filled by First Nations themselves as they assert their right to self‑government and self‑determination.
Through the education jurisdiction initiative, First Nations inherent rights to make laws related to the education of their students is formally recognized by the provincial and federal governments. This includes law-making authority over curriculum development, graduation requirements, teacher certification, and school certification.
The Agreement recognizes Anishinabek law-making powers and authority over education on reserve from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as administrative control over funding for post-secondary education. The Anishinabek Education System: is designed by Anishinabek First Nations for Anishinabek students.
The First Nations Education Authority (FNEA), which came into operation on July 1, 2022, is an independent body that assists First Nations in BC that have assumed jurisdiction over their K-12 education systems on their land pursuant to individual education jurisdiction agreements with Canada.
Over the years, discussions on education with First Nations have pointed to a number of key issues: First Nations control of education, and sufficient and predictable funding, are fundamental to creating education systems that promote the success of First Nations students.
First Nations Education Authority (FNEA): Is a regulatory body established through the Education Jurisdiction Agreements and the federal supporting legislation. It is made up of PFN representatives and is intended to serve the interests of BC First Nations exercising jurisdiction over education.
