MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL,
DENIS GROS-LOUIS
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Kwe,
I trust you had an enjoyable summer and took the time to recharge your batteries.
We’re delighted to present you with this newsletter filled with our latest news and upcoming projects.
This month, as we observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day, we encourage you to come together as a family and a community. Together, let us honour missing children and residential school Survivors and support each other in this time of healing.
In September, the FNEC is proud to support the Second Forum on First Nations Languages in Quebec, organized by the AFNQL’s Regional Committee on First Nations Languages. This month, we’re also thrilled to be launching the Voices from the Land platform and hosting the FNEC’s Language, Culture, and Technology Gathering.
With the new school year in full swing, we’re pressing on with our efforts to implement the Regional Education Agreement. As always, we continue to support member communities in developing strategies to boost student school success.
Thanks for reading and staying connected to the FNEC.
On behalf of the entire team, I wish you a marvellous autumn.
Denis Gros-Louis
Director General of the FNEC
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NEWS FROM THE GENERAL
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Grand Opening of Manawan’s New Elementary School
On August 23, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan officially opened the new elementary school, Awacak okiskinohamatowikamikowaw. It is the largest school infrastructure project financed by ISC in an Indigenous community in Quebec to date.
A significant step foward for education and the future of young generations.
Congratulations!
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Participation at the Assembly of First Nations’ Annual
General Assembly
From July 9 to 10, the Annual General Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations was held in Montreal. During this national gathering, FNEC representatives made progress on the First Nations languages file and the rights of First Nations. They also met with the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree.
Numerous fruitful discussions took place, and the work continues apace, with meetings to follow up on the expectations articulated.
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NEWS FROM THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
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New Communications and Government Relations Director
We are thrilled to welcome our new Communications and Government Relations Director, Mona Belleau. Inuk from the community of Iqaluit in Nunavut, her expertise and commitment are invaluable assets to the team and will undoubtedly contribute to the FNEC’s mission.
Welcome to the team, Mona!
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House of Knowledge
This summer season was a productive one for the House of Knowledge. The project team welcomed Pierre-Alexandre Normand as the new university project operations advisor. The team met with the University Experts Committee to conduct an official presentation of the project’s various mandates, on which the team will have to work hard to deliver the business plan by fall 2026. The meeting was beneficial, as it helped us to better understand the university reality and its issues, providing an essential foundation for the work ahead.
The fall promises to be just as busy, as several committees will be set up, giving experts from different backgrounds the opportunity to lend a hand and reflect on the project with us. In addition, the team will be visiting several communities to present the project and its development in greater detail, and to answer questions. We'll also take the opportunity to gather data that will enable the House of Knowledge to be truly adapted to the needs and realities of
First Peoples.
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NEWS FROM THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
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Certification to the first Francophone cohort of the Teaching Foundation in a First Nations Context
On July 4, 2024, the first Francophone cohort of the Teaching Foundations in a First Nations Context was officially certified.
9 graduates from 5 communities received this honour from their school principals. These teachers, already tenured in their schools, have immersed themselves with us in the basics of planning, evaluation, classroom management, culturally rooted teaching and many other aspects of a practice centred on the students of our communities.
As part of a partnership with UQAC, those who wish to embark on university studies will receive 3 university credits. A first cohort that proves, once again, that education by and for First Nations, and recognition of our own expertise, is the path to self-governance in community education.
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NEWS FROM TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES
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Introduction to Networks Program:
A New Cohort Gets Underway
This August, the FNEC kicked off its 70-hour Introduction to Networks training through the First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program. The training program, which leads to certification recognized by the Cisco Networking Academy, was designed to get youth from First Nations communities interested in IT and pave the way for them to return to school or enter the job market.
Since the very first cohort in 2008, no fewer than 83 young people, 33 of them women, have successfully completed the training. We are grateful to the ITI Foundation, which not only supports this initiative, but has invited our participants to visit ITI this December—an ideal opportunity for the youth to connect with IT specialists, ask questions, and explore potential career paths.
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Kiuna, more than a school
Produced by Kassiwi Media, the documentary series “Kiuna, plus qu'une école” (Kiuna, more than a school) will soon share its broadcast dates! The series follows the inspiring journey of students at Kiuna, Quebec's only indigenous college.
Stay tuned!
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Kiuna’s Open House: save the date!
On Monday, October 21st, come and discover our unique environment and explore the various opportunities Kiuna has to offer. This event is the perfect opportunity to learn more about our programs and services, and to ask any questions you may have.
The event is open to all!
We look forward to meeting you.
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