Educational Programs and Updates

Simpcw is dedicated to creating a self-governing, inclusive community of confident, culturally-skilled lifelong learners. Accomplished educators and the support of family and community guide students in excellent educational environments, ensuring that all learners possess strong communication and numeracy skills and the ability to identify clear life paths. 

The Education Coordinator oversees the Simpcw First Nation Band Education Department, working with students of all ages to achieve their long-term goals. The Education Coordinator provides services for students in Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary school, as well as coordinating Employment Training.

The Education Coordinator’s services include:

Elementary/ Secondary Services:

• Ensuring the Local Education Agreement is maintainedWorking with teachers to provide tutoring for students who are struggling or need extra help
• Organizing and overseeing an after school homework program
• Working with parents (by request) to improve education outcomes for students
  
  

Post-Secondary Services:

• Processing and intake of Post-Secondary applications from students
• Providing support to students to ensure successful completion of post-secondary studies
• Maintaining budgets and preparing funding reports to Simpcw Administration and INAC
  
  

Employment Training Services:

• Organizes training courses for community members to augment employable skills
• Applies for funding from various sources in order to obtain needed training
• Meets with community members and Simpcw Administration to determine which types of training are needed in the community
  
  

Finance & Program Maintenance Services

• Review of post-secondary funding applications
• Coordination of financial and administrative tasks required to provide funding and services to post-secondary students
• Maintenance of records and files for student information
  
  

Budgets and Report Preparation

• Annual Education Program budget, which includes funding for the Local Education Agreement, guidance and counselling services for elementary and secondary school students
• Annual post-secondary education registry report and nominal roll registry report for Aboriginal & Northern Development
• Post-secondary budget projection
• Quarterly reports for administration and monthly reports for the newsletter
  
  

Meetings and Communication

• Attends regular Program Manager meetings, Staff meetings and Education Board meetings to discuss progress and planning
• Attends meetings for the amendment of the SFN Post-Secondary Education Funding Program, Simpcw Education Policy and the Terms of Reference to ensure all policies are adequate and up-to-date, and revision of all policies and program documents to reflect changes made in these meetings
• Attends planning meetings with parents and students for the SFN Graduation Celebration
  
  

Organization and Promotion

• Organize planning for Graduation Celebration and Ceremony for secondary students, including fund raising (i.e. car wash, bottle drive, Bingo, bazaar, etc.)
• Purchasing and/or creation of decorations, gifts and food for graduation celebration, as well as printed materials for the event (brochures, invitations and achievement updates for grads and post-secondary students)
• Set up prior to and cleaning after the Graduation Celebration
  
  

Training and Proposals

• Organizing funding and placement for job experience training for secondary and post-secondary students
• Facilitation of budgeting and other life skills workshops for secondary and post-secondary school students
• Participation in Band staff and community training sessions, when required
  
  

Networking and Inter-Agency Communication

• Including Band School students in Graduation Celebration Decorations
• Liaise with SD 73 First Nation Support Workers to confirm enrollment of Simpcw students
• Work with post-secondary students to ensure that all applications and policies are understood and followed
• Meet with Post-secondary finance and housing departments to deal with student’s financial issues and concerns
• Coordination of budgets and financing for post-secondary students for supplies, tuition, books, living allowance and materials necessary for schooling
• Planning and coordination with other SFN departments for community events and activities
  
  

Application Process for Post- Secondary Funding:

Funding is available for eligible Simpcw members to attend post-secondary education. To apply, interested students must contact the SFN Education Department or download the application package from our website. The deadline for applications is March 31. For further details, see the SFN Education Policy and Application Form.

Tutoring Program

All students currently on the Simpcw First Nation Nominal Roll qualify for additional help with Elementary, Secondary, or Post-Secondary studies, if needed. To apply, contact the Education Coordinator for forms and details.

 

For more information, please contact:

Alison Green
Education Coordinator
Phone: 250.672.9995 Ext: 240
Fax: 250-672-5858
Education@simpcw.com