1. Overview of Funding Needs
Funding & Resources
Overview of Funding Needs
FNEC Meeting Discussion Item - January 12, 2015

2. FNEC Meeting Discussion Item - January 12, 2015
Issues
1. Clarity and articulation is needed to improve funding and resource situation for YFN education:
FNEC consists of 13 YFN governments and the CYFN
FNEC will advance FN education on common education matters that is of benefit to all YFN students and all YFN governments
CYFN education is the administrative, technical and secretariat arm to FNEC
CELCs, ESWs, EOCs are the frontline YFN education staff that provide direct and in-direct cultural, education, social, spiritual and emotional support to YFN schools, students and governments
Local YFN education initiatives are priority and FNEC/CYFN education initiatives support and strengthen local education projects and programs – they do not compete or duplicate , yet the two levels are interdependent and intertwined
JEAP and MOU initiatives are different as they are education matters common to all 3 parties – Yukon, Canada and First Nations
2. It is very important for all FNEC members to collectively and individually assert the message of unity as it pertains to meeting common educational needs, goals and interests for YFN students
FNEC Meeting Discussion Item - January 12, 2015

3. FNEC Meeting Discussion Item - January 12, 2015
Central does not compete with Local – the funding and resources are for centralized initiatives and are at the same level as the Department of Education or Federal Level – Yukon wide legislation, standards, measures, policy and protocol, strategies and reviews, etc.
FNEC and CYFN Education initiatives :
do not abrogate local First Nation education initiatives, interests or matters
do not duplicate local First Nation education
rather provides systems, frameworks and strategies that support and strengthen local First Nation education initiatives and projects
Advances, supports and works on areas that may not be mutual priorities with Yukon and/or Canada, but are priorities for YFNs
The FNEC and CYFN education forums focus on education matters that are common to all FNEC members and beneficial to all YFN students
The MOU and JEAP focus on common interests and issues in education with Yukon, Canada and First Nations
Local First Nations focus on education matters that are specific to their First Nation and beneficial to their students or regions (Dakh Kha, NT Tribal Council, Gwichin TC, ST Tribal Council, Kaska TC, etc.)
MOU and JEAP Education initiatives :
do not abrogate local First Nation education initiatives, interests or matters
do not duplicate local First Nation education
Common priorities and interests
Examples of common priorities:
YFN K-12 Language Programs
Cultural Awareness Training
YFN Teachers/Administrators in Yukon Schools
Data Strategy, Framework & Reporting
Policy and Protocol for YFN Education
Early Childhood
Local YFN Education initiatives :
Specific Agreements – Intergovernmental Accords, TH Education Agreement, MOUs on Education
Local Curriculum Projects – TH, VGFN, LSCFN
Local Education Programs – CAFN Bi-Cultural
Local Cultural Camps, Elder in School, CELC-ESW-EOC,
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4. Central Funding Needs Overview
FNEC
Culture, Language & Education Matters – Recommends to Leadership
4 meetings
1 retreat
2 pro-d events
FNEC Elder
Sub-Committees
-Policy & Protocol
-Literacy
CYFN Education
FNEC, CELC-ESW-EOC, MOU & JEAP Administrative, Technical, Secretariat
Director of Education
Admin. Assistant
O & M
CELC-ESW-EOC
Front line YFN education staff – in schools – counsellors, tutors, student supports, cultural supports, liaison
Project Coordinator
2 meetings
Accredited Training
Cultural Resources Tools
-CELC Manual, Culture Camp Tool Kit, Cultural Education Resources
JEAP
MOU derived – COMMON priorities – Yukon & Yukon First Nations
JEAP Coordinator
YFN Summit
Parent Engagement
Policy & Protocol Development
Literacy Framework
Student Achievement & Success
-Data Strategy, Framework & Reports
Cultural Awareness Training
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5. Funding Sources & Proposals Needed
FNEC
Culture, Language & Education Matters – Recommends to Leadership
$115,000
Department of Education
K-12 (PSB) $65,000
Advanced Ed $50,000
CYFN Education
FNEC, CELC-ESW-EOC, MOU & JEAP Administrative, Technical, Secretariat
$275,000
K-12 (PSB) $250,000
Advanced Ed $25,000
Federal – YFN Education Legislation, Systems & Schools
CELC-ESW-EOC
Front line YFN education staff – in schools – counsellors, tutors, student supports, cultural supports, liaison
$190,000
K-12 (PSB) $100,000 – Cultural learning resources
K-12 (PSB) $90,000 meetings and coordinator + in-kind Summer Academy, Teachers Conference, New Teachers Orientation
Training Policy Committee – Accredited YFN Education – Systems & Administration Training
Advanced Education – Accredited Training
JEAP
MOU derived – COMMON priorities – Yukon & Yukon First Nations
$575,000
K-12 PSB - $475,000
Advanced Education - $100,000
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6. Decision/Motion Needed
The FNEC agrees that it is important for Yukon Education to fully understand that First Nations have funding and resource needs for centralized and local education initiatives. Further, it is imperative and productive for all partners to understand that centralized, systemic education infrastructure and supports are necessary components in an education system. Both centralized and local education initiatives are necessary and needed to advance and improve the outcomes for Yukon First Nation students enrolled in Yukon public schools.
The FNEC supports the development and submission of funding proposals for the following:
Yukon Department of Education – Public Schools Branch
Yukon Department of Education – Advanced Education
Federal Government – AANDC
Training Policy Committee
FNEC Meeting Discussion Item - January 12, 2015