About Us
First Nations Education Council
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) is an organisation that is made up of eight First Nations of Quebec: Abenakis, Anishinabeg, Atikamekw, Wendat, Ilnuatsh, Wolastoqiyik, Mi’gmaq, and Kanien’kehá:ka. Spread-out over a large territory, its 22-member communities, make up a total of 25 elementary and high schools, Kiuna College, which represents approximately 6 000 students who have their distinct language, culture, traditions and demographic and socioeconomic reality. In addition to their First Nation mother tongue, 12 of our member communities are French-speaking, and 10 are English-speaking.
Mission
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) contributes to the complete control of education by its First Nations member communities and the exercise of their inherent jurisdiction. The FNEC represents and defends the interests of this collective force by promoting the realities of each nation and respecting their identity, culture and traditions. Excellence, student success, cultural pride and control of education by and for First Nations are at the heart of our mission.
Vision
That the FNEC’s member communities exercise their inherent right and full jurisdiction over education at the local level and that their education system promotes lifelong learning, the strengthening of local capacities, and the well-being of learners.
Mandates
- Advocate for First Nations to reclaim full control over their education.
- Ensure the protection and enforcement of First Nations communities’ education rights through administrative actions.
- Enhance the quality of educational programs and services available to First Nations by implementing targeted improvements.
- Analyze government policies and administrative decisions affecting First Nations education and provide informed recommendations.
- Oversee programs transferred from various ministries and ensure the development of services that benefit First Nations communities.
- Offer human resources support and consulting services to member communities as needed.
- Develop and distribute educational materials, newsletters, and informational brochures on topics relevant to member communities.
- Foster partnerships with other First Nations organizations engaged in education.
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50, Boul. Bastien
Wendake, QC
G0A 4V0
Business Hours
Winter
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 12:00 pm and
1:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Summer
Monday to Thursday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am to noon
Contact Us
info@cepn-fnec.com
Toll free: 1-855-842-7672
Fax: 418-842-9988
To send a message to the FNEC media relations team, please send an email to
media@cepn-fnec.com