Education (Kinoomaagewin)

The NFN Education Committee meets once a month and advises Chief and Council of updates on educational issues, programs, policy and recommendations. The committee consists of a Chairperson (Council member), seven community members, and a resource person (NFN Director of Education).

Learn more about the committee’s mandate, roles and responsibilities by reviewing the Education Committee Terms of Reference and the NFN Committee Policy.

The Education Department staff has representation on the First Nation Advisory Committees (FNAC) at each local school board. The FNACs make recommendations to the school boards in respect to programs and services for First Nations students and to increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of First Nations peoples, their history, cultures and perspectives, for all students.

The Education Department staff also has representation on Nipissing University’s Indigenous Council on Education and the Board of Governors, as well as Canadore College’s Indigenous Circle on Education.

First Nation Trustees are also appointed to the Nipissing Parry-Sound Catholic District School Board and elected to the Near North District School Board. The trustees provide updates on Indigenous initiatives within both school boards and keep the Education Department informed about various Ministry of Education and school board initiatives.