CIS & Education

"Education is more than school. Education is about maximizing the potential in our children, our youth and all the way up to our Elders. Our focus on education will be life long, for our children, adults and community as a whole and to enhance learning in school, the trades, life skills and traditional ways. We will enhance the opportunities for all members to learn and share." - p. 112 RFOV

Chalo Independent School Society (CIS)

Fort Nelson First Nation Education programs are governed by the Chalo Independent School Society. The CIS meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss educational policy and issues.

The current CEA is comprised of:

Corrine Diamond-C (Director)
Kathi Dickie (Director)
Celine Kotchea (Director)
Benita Behn (Chair)
Director (Vacant)
Roberta Michel (Council Director)

"Work collaboratively to maximize education success."
- p. 114 of RFOV

FNFN Education Department

The Education Department oversees educational needs for the Nation and its membership. The departments works under direction from the Community Education Authority.

The Education Department is housed at Chalo School

The Education Department includes:

Susan Gower, Education Liaison
Richelle Anderberg, Principal
Karleigh Kotchea, Education Coordinator, (Post Secondary, Trades, and Adult Education)
Crystal Dussault, Executive Assistant - Clerk to CEA
Rhonda Kotchea, Administrative Assistant