Register for a FNS Regional Video Conference

23 January, 2009 by fnsnews

January 22, 2009

To: Alberta and Saskatchewan Regional Education Contacts (Education Authorities, Tribal Council’s, and Director’s of Education, First Nations Band Administrators, Principal’s, and Technician’s)

Re: Register for a FNS Regional Video Conference

The Regional VC sessions would highlight schools current connectivity and will explain the current network infrastructure (WAN). Lastly, provide information regarding regional Internet Service Provider’s, LAN- local technician’s, LAN- IT contractors, and how FNS fits into this equation and supports technology in school

The meeting objectives are;

• Provide information about current schools current connectivity and WAN infrastructure. Provide summary of all Internet Service Providers available in Region. We will also invite representatives from current Internet Service Providers in regional area.

• Provide overview of how FNS help desk works with regional, local technicians and ISP’s to provide technical support to school. Outline the services available from the AB/SK FNS program.

• Update on INAC’s FNS program

Deadline to Register Feb 6th KCDC AB/SK RMO is hosting a total of 22 regional video conferences on a first come first serve basis. Time and date of Regional Video Conference will be set by School Principal hosting session in region. Regional representatives can also participate via teleconference if preferred.

How to Register:

Step 1 – Regional representatives (Education directors, principals, technicians etc…) chose a convenient date/time. Please contact nearest First Nation School’s principal with a video conferencing unit to schedule a convenient date/time for use of the video conferencing unit. Please visit FNS VC Sites to find contact information for FNS participating schools with video conferencing units.

Step 2 – Representative from FNS participating school calls
1-866-766-7373 and registers regional representatives.

Information required to Register;
1. Name of VC Hosting School
2. Name, Email, and Phone # of Contact at School
3. Regional Representatives names and preferred conference connection (telephone/video conferencing unit )
4. Preferred Connection Date and Time

Dates Available for Regional Video Conference:

- Feb 17th – March 6th @ 10:30am-12pm or 3:30pm – 5pm
** If these dates do not work, please call our office to reschedule @ 1-866-766-7373.

In closing, I would like to express many thanks to all community leaders, educators and administrators with whom we have had the great opportunity to work with over the last five years. We look forward to meeting you all virtually via video conferencing technology.

In Friendship,

Cara Greyeyes

For more information about the First Nations SchoolNet program or the upcoming regional video conference please contact:
Cara Greyeyes
AB/SK First Nations SchoolNet Program Manager
Keewatin Career Development Corporation - KCDC
Phone: 306-236-4685
Fax: 306-425-4780
FNS Help Desk: 1-866-766-7373
cara.greyeyes@kcdc.ca

Brenda LaRocque-Hill
Video Conferencing Program Manager
Keewatin Career Development Corporation - KCDC
306-236-1728
306-425-4780 Fax
306-240-6769 Cell
brenda.hill@kcdc.ca