April 27, 2020
May 13, 2020
To: Principals and Resource Teachers
MFNERC Member/MFNSS First Nations Schools,
MFNERC Partner First Nations Schools (Jordan’s Principle Services)
Please be advised that the Special Education/Clinical Support Services Department is
reaching out to students and their parents to continue to provide clinical services during...
April 17, 2020
The Manitoba First Nations School System Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document was created to address the most frequently asked questions on the then newly-formed MFNSS, back in December 2016. On April 20th, we release a new version of the FAQ document that reflects many of the changes since our launch and...
February 24, 2020
The MFNSS Basketball Tournament returned to Ginew School on February 19–20, 2020 as 10 teams competed for basketball supremacy in Roseau River. We will be posting videos and more photos next week.
January 23, 2020
We would like to thank Keeseekoowenin School for inviting our team to participate in their land based activities on Wednesday January 22. Larry Blackbird, Land Based Instructor, leads the children through regular activities like snowshoeing, snaring, and game calling.
January 16, 2020
Fox Lake Students enjoying the hoola-hoops brought in by Mike Thomas, MFNSS Physical Education and Health Facilitator
Fox Lake students shooting hoops with Mike Thomas, MFNSS Physical Education & Health Facilitator
January 16, 2020
Shirley Neepin, Fox Lake Councillor, Education Portfolio, visits with Nora Murdock, MFNSS Director of Instructional Services at the WINNIPEG office.
December 17, 2019
Download report "Community and student engagement are priorities for the success of the MFNSS. The school system has supported events that engage students in their own communities' culture, history, and traditions," said Nora Murdock, PhD, Director of Instructional Services. "The school system is in its third...
December 17, 2019
Pictured: Roseau River Santa Parade with Principal Rylee Gilbert, Ginew School (Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation), Charles Fontaine (MFNSS) and Santa.
The Manitoba First Nations School System staff and management wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. At this time, we reflect on all that we have accomplished, while...
August 16, 2019
MFNERC and Mahpiya Hdega School have partnered to host the 1 st Annual Cross Country meet to be held at La Barriere Park in St. Norbert, Manitoba 1. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 am 2. Schools must be located on a First Nation in Manitoba 3. Open to males and females in...
August 15, 2019
Lake Manitoba School held its
annual Cultural Days Festival on
May 23 and 24. Opening ceremonies started with a Prayer, Honour
song, Pipe Ceremony, and Water
Song in the school gym. Principal
Rita Sinclair welcomed everyone
and urged students to explore
the cultural activities on display,
such as bannock making,...
August 14, 2019
For 17 years, Ginew School in Roseau River Anishinabe First
Nation has reached out to neighbouring communities, inviting students from
other schools to learn about the culture and people of the First Nation. Pearl Henry, Ginew School guidance counsellor for 23 years
now, has been there from the beginning. “The...
May 22, 2019
Ginew School held its 17th Annual Gathering of Friends in Roseau
River on May 17th. The event promotes cultural awareness, pride, and
education for those in the community and from surrounding area schools.
Kids from neighbouring towns spent the day in the First Nation, where
the school hosted a day...
January 15, 2018
A healthy, balanced lifestyle is particularly important for children, since habits established in childhood often stay with us for life. Take on the Healthy Kids Quest to encourage and empower your students to make healthy lifestyle choices while meeting cross-curricular requirements for grades 1 to 3. The program consists...
January 10, 2018
MFNERC’s Early Learning Facilitators will host our annual First Nations Early Learning Conference February 27-28, 2018. Theme: “ Children Embody the Past, Live the Present and Promise the Future ” The image of the child is rooted in culture, knowledge, personal histories, and aspirations for the future. The image of the...
January 10, 2018
The Manitoba First Nations School System’s (MFNSS) Private Home Placement (PHP) program is seeking caring individuals/families that have room in their home to welcome a student/s to board with them for the 2017-2018 school year. MFNSS is looking for individuals who will take an active role in the students’ lives by encouraging...
October 02, 2017
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