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Bothwell, ON  N0P 1C0

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VISION:
Southern First Nations Secretariat's commitment is to bridge programs and services based on common interests and needs achieved through collaborative relationships and partnerships.
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MISSION:
The Southern First Nations Secretariat is a transparent, consistent, and resourceful organization which is entrusted to address gaps identified by its member First Nations.  SFNS efficiently delivers quality programs and services for enriched communities while respecting the diversity of our culture, our values, and our traditions. 
MANDATE:
SFNS delivers programs and services to our member First Nations in the following areas:
  1. Post-Secondary Funding & Support Services
  2. Technical Services
  3. Employment & Training Support Services
  4. Economic & Capacity Development
  5. Financial Advisory Services

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Southern First Nations Secretariat is an organization that respects equality and diversity in the services it provides.
At SFNS we strive for excellence in all that we do and are accountable to those we serve.

COVID-19 Update #2


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SFNS Welcomes
​Two New PSI Members


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SFNS Post-Secondary Education
​Collaborative Signing Ceremony


The SFNS Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Collaborative, have come together with a shared commitment and responsibility to prioritize the needs and interests of aspiring, former and current PSE students who are members of SFNS First Nations through formalizing a partnership agreement.
 
This agreement provides the framework and conditions under which the Collaborative agrees to work together toward which is a shared goal of supporting local First Nation PSE students to ensure they have a safe, positive and successful PSE experience.
 
To solidify this understanding, SFNS hosted a PSE Collaborative Participation Agreement signing ceremony on Monday, August 31st, 2020.  The event was live streamed on Facebook and has been posted on our website for your viewing.
​The Parties to this Partnership Agreement include the Southern First Nations Secretariat (SFNS),
a Tribal Council servicing six First Nations in southwestern Ontario (including
through PSE support); Tecumseh Community Development Corporation (TCDC), a development
corporation servicing ten First Nations in Southwestern Ontario, including all six SFNS member
First Nations; and the following post-secondary education (PSE) institutions:
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1. Fanshawe College
2. Lambton College
3. St. Clair College
4. triOS College
5. Western University
6. University of Windsor
7. King's University College
8. Huron University College
Click here to view the signed SFNS PSE Collaborative Participation Agreement (updated).

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