Introduction and Summary of the Initiatives
SchoolNet Program Objectives 2008-2009
- To provide Internet connectivity reimbursement to First Nations schools;
- To support the Regional T1 network that comprises of 18 community connections;
- Coordinate and deploy the use of videoconference to First Nations schools;
- Coordinate and deploy the use of videoconference to First Nations schools;
- Continued development and support of the monÉcole-mySchool Internet website project;
- Coordinate the First Nations SchoolNet Youth Employment program;
General Agreement (Program Registration)
Description: Communities are obliged to sign the Implementation Agreement which will enable member communities and non-member Innu communities of the FNEC to register for one or more SchoolNet Initiatives.
IMPORTANT FOOTNOTE
The First Nations Education Council reserves the right to refuse applications from communities that will not have sent the signed original copy of the Implementation Agreement for the 2008-2009 SchoolNet Initiatives.
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Initiative Description
Implementation Agreement, complete and return before August 30, 2008 (mandatory)
Internet Connectivity Initiative 2008-2009
This initiative seeks to make Internet services more financially accessible to the elementary schools and high schools, libraries, training centers, daycare centers, youth centers, etc, for First Nations communities.
It is intended in particular for communities whose geographical situation presents technical constraints that create extremely high costs for Internet connectivity services.
Objective
Promote and engage Internet use in the elementary schools and high schools and other educational facilities by making it more financially accessible.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The First Nations Education Council reserves the right to reject or refuse any application that does not meet the eligibility requirements.
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Program Eligibility, Description and Application
Invoice for Refund – Request and Activity Report
There are two refund periods acceptable for this initiative; September 30, 2008 and February 28, 2009. You are required to send in your Invoice for Refund and a photocopy of all corresponding invoices.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST SEND ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS, EVEN IF YOUR APPLICATIONS WAS SENT BY FAX OR ELECTRONIC MAIL |
Microsoft Program
As the regional managing authority for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – First Nations SchoolNet Program, the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) has the mandate to promote the integration of ICT in the communities. With this in mind, the FNEC has entered into negotiations with Microsoft Canada to ensure the best possible prices for the purchase of Windows XP, Vista and Office professional, 2003 and 2007 licenses. Microsoft Canada has proposed the “Microsoft School Agreement” model to the FNEC, which will enable schools to acquire special pricing on Microsoft Office and Windows operating system upgrades.
In order to meet contract conditions, the FNEC is to act as the purchaser/controller of the agreement and is to utilize the total number of computers located in First Nations schools in the Québec and Labrador region.
The coverage of this licensing agreement is for school computers only. Schools are responsible for maintaining control of their license distribution within their community. It is extremely important that schools respect the license conditions and maintain control of their licensing distribution. Schools wanting to sign directly with Microsoft have this option available; however, the minimum purchase requirement for the Microsoft School Agreement is 300 licenses.
2007-2008 Youth Employment
FNEC Technology is pleased to announce that the funding for the Youth Employment program has been renewed for 2007-2008.
The First Nations SchoolNet Youth Employment program makes it possible for youth workers between the ages of 18 and 30 to acquire relevant experience in the field of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). The main objective of this program is to help communities offer their Youth members the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the domain of ICT that perhaps can lead these youth into future ICT workers.
Reports
- Initial Report
Instructions:
1. Fill in the form electronically
2. Save it or print it
3. Email the form to ngenereux@cepn-fnec.com or fax it to (418) 842-7672
- Final Report
Instructions:
1. Fill in the form electronically
2. Print the form and sign it
3. Fax the report to (418) 842-9988 or mail it to FNEC Office
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