Update on INAC First Nations SchoolNet 08/09 Program Services

31 October, 2008 by fnsnews

As you know, Keewatin Career Development Corporation (KCDC) is the Regional Management Organization for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada’s First Nations SchoolNet program for Saskatchewan and Alberta. The AB/SK FNS program has received confirmation of additional funding in order to deliver FNS Help desk services until March 31st, 2009.

Update on the AB/SK FNS 08/09 programs current services:

• Negotiation and Payment of Internet connectivity fees (April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009 for participating First Nations Schools)

* To ensure there is no interruption of service, a signed copy of the current year’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was required by Sept. 30th, 2008. The MOA is the agreement of participation between the First Nations School’s and the First Nations SchoolNet Program.

• FNS Help desk services :
We received confirmation of additional program funding to cover help desk services until March 31st, 2009. AB/SK FNS help desk provides general help desk services for internet connectivity related issues and support for software applications to all Alberta and Saskatchewan First Nations SchoolNet participating schools. (Please see FNS Help Desk Tab to the left)

• The First Nations SchoolNet Youth program:
At the end of November 08, the Keewatin Academy of Information Technology (KAIT: www.kait.ca), will be completing the first rollout of the ITE1: PC Hardware & Software training. A second intake is set for Dec. 08, KAIT will be offering the ITE1: PC Hardware & Software and the CCNA Discovery 1: Home & Small Business Networking training.

Also in 2009, KAIT will be registered as a tuition-based vocational college institution to accept students who don’t qualify for the FNS-Youth funding. This will enable our institution to charge for our courses on a tuition-basis and enroll any interested individuals. Please contact Nick Daigneault for more information on training.

For more information about the First Nations SchoolNet Program/ First Nations SchoolNet Youth Program and/or KCDC please contact:

Randy Johns
CEO
Keewatin Career Development Corporation – KCDC
Phone: 306-425-4778 Ext. 1179
Fax: 306-425-4780
Toll Free: 1-866-966-5232
randy.johns@kcdc.ca
www.kcdc.ca

Cara Greyeyes
AB/SK First Nations SchoolNet Program Manager
Keewatin Career Development Corporation - KCDC
Phone: 306-425-4778 Ext: 1173
Fax: 306-425-4780
Toll Free: 1-866-766-7373
cara.greyeyes@kcdc.ca
www.firstnationsnt.ca


Nick Daigneault
IT Training Manager
Keewatin Academy of Information Technology
Keewatin Career Development Corporation - KCDC
Phone: 306-425-4778 Ext: 1189
Fax: 306-425-4780
Toll Free: 1-866-966-KCDC(5232)
nick.daigneault@kcdc.ca
www.kait.ca


Brenda LaRocque-Hill
Video Conferencing Program Manager
Keewatin Career Development Corporation - KCDC
306-425-4778 ext: 1181 Phone
306-425-4780 Fax
Toll Free: 1-866-766-7373
brenda.hill@kcdc.ca
www.kcdn.ca