MFNERC Heritage Fair

The Manitoba First Nation Education Resource Centre (the Resource Centre) is excited to invite schools to the Heritage Fair held on November 27, 2025, at the Manitoba Museum. More information coming soon.

2nd Annual First Nations Youth Celebration of Our Languages

The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. invites all MFNERC and MFNSS First Nation Schools to participate in the 2nd Annual First Nations Youth Celebration of Our Languages event being held at Chemawawin School, 1 Cree Road, Chemawawin Cree Nation, Manitoba on September 25, 2025.

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!

2025 Spring Edition is here!

2023-2024 Annual Report

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

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.

My Body

My Body is a beautifully illustrated and culturally grounded children’s book that helps young readers learn the names of body parts in the Ojibwe language. Created with First Nations children and families in mind, but welcoming to all this book celebrates identity, language, and connection to self.

Cree Weather Poster – Available in Early and Later Years Versions

The Cree Weather Poster, available in both Early Years and Later Years versions, is a valuable educational resource designed to help students engage with weather concepts through the lens of Cree culture and language. It offers an immersive way to explore weather patterns while supporting language revitalization efforts in Indigenous communities. A perfect tool for …

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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