Science Fair 2025

Students from Grades 4–12 are encouraged to participate in this two-day science event! Registration forms due January 20, 2025.

Christmas Open House

The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) is excited to invite you to the Christmas Open House held on December 18, 2024, at the 2-1100 Waverley Street. Celebrate the season with us at the Resource Centre—everyone is welcome!

MFNERC Heritage Fair

The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) is excited to invite schools to the Heritage Fair held on March 12-13, 2025, at the Victoria Inn and Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

MFNERC Provincial Grade 12 Mathematics Tests Marking Session

The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. invites the Grade 12 Math Teachers to attend the upcoming Grade 12 Provincial Math Tests Marking Session on January 27 – 28, 2025.

Complete the registration form and submit it to Nicole Fontaine, by Friday, January 17, 2025

Host Invitation: 4th Annual MFNERC Inter-school Powwow

The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) is excited to invite schools to apply to host the 4th Annual Inter-school Powwow for the 2024-2025 school year! Submit your completed form by January 17, 2025.

Winnipeg Free Press: Celebrating 25 Years of Indigenous Education

On October 7th, 2024, the Winnipeg Free Press highlighted the 25th anniversary of the Resource Centre’s efforts in supporting Indigenous language revitalization and cultural education.

Help Name Our New Mascot!

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new mascot, here to inspire students on their journey to learn, read, and write in First Nations languages! But there’s one thing missing – a NAME! And we need YOU to help name it!

2023-2024 Annual Report

The MFNERC Annual Report is an overview of the successes and challenges of the services to First Nations schools.

The Centre – Magazine of MFNERC

Welcome to The Centre magazine. The Centre is published during the school year, with Fall, Winter, and Spring editions. We encourage you to submit story ideas if your school or students have something to highlight or share!

2024 Fall Edition is here!

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa:
Let’s Speak a Little Ojibwe

Check out our new podcast. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations.  

Imagination Library & Dollywood Foundation

The Manitoba First Nation Education Resource Centre (the Resource Centre) has proudly partnered with the Dollywood Foundation to ensure new readers on 38 First Nations will receive books as part of Dolly’s book gifting program. 

We’re Hiring!

Looking for a career in First Nations Education?

View our job postings for employment opportunities and more information on how to apply.

Employment

Explore career opportunities with MFNERC, MFNSS, and external organizations involved in First Nations education.

Online Courses

Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate (WVC) was created to help First Nations students in Manitoba access new sources of education, and find new learning opportunities.

About Us

The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. (MFNERC) provides the province’s leading education, administration, technology, language and culture services to First Nations schools in Manitoba.

Educator Resources

These are free resources for families or teachers to use. Many were developed by MFNERC staff, however, there are some from our partners and allies.

Learning Hub

The MFNERC Learning Hub houses all your general learning supports, educational activities, and online learning events.

Our priority is to help educators and parents access the information you need in one place

Services & Delivery

MFNERC has developed many academic programs and projects to meet the specific needs of First Nations schools in Manitoba.

Programs

Working directly with First Nation-run schools is at the heart of what we do. To this end, many services we offer fall under the category of “in-school” programs.

Webinar Calendar

Unlock the potential of tech in education! Register for our webinars on the CONNECT portal, Student Information System, and more.

News & Events

Thunder Radio

Welcome to our podcast channel! Featuring interviews, stories and conversations about First Nations education, and other important issues, in Manitoba and Canada.

Video Gallery

Welcome to our podcast channel! Featuring interviews, stories and conversations about First Nations education, and other important issues, in Manitoba and Canada.

ASL Numbers 1-100

MFNERC’s ASL Counting to 100 posters have transformed learning into an exciting and inclusive experience! This vibrant educational tool features a beautifully illustrated Indigenous character demonstrating American Sign Language (ASL) signs for each number, making counting to 100 more engaging than ever.

Residential Schools Package

Our featured releases are three impactful titles that explore the history of Residential Schools: Our Residential School Story, They Have Papers, and Walk in Our Maskisina. Each book is thoughtfully designed for different age groups and has a comprehensive teacher guide, making them ideal for educational settings and personal reflection.

Land-Based Education Support Document for Educators

This essential guide encourages and supports teachers, learners, and First Nations Peoples in practising ancestral ways of living and learning on the land. The guide promotes land-based learning in First Nations schools and communities. Land-based learning has a holistic focus on maintaining personal balance through the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical elements.

Manitoba First Nations School System

The Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS) is a First Nations led strategy for a culturally relevant, high-quality education system.

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