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The Instructional Resource Library has a range of teachings supports for MFNERC and MFNSS staff.
Learn the Anishinaabemowin words for family members with this easy-to-follow read-along resource. A great way for students, families, and educators to strengthen language learning while building connections to family, culture, and identity.
Discover the legend of Nay-na-bush, a mischievous spirit who roamed the shores of Lake St. Martin. Passed down through generations, this tale blends humor and folklore, as readers follow Nay-na-bush’s misadventures. Through his trials and temper, Nay-na-bush unintentionally creates the red willows we see today.
This dictionary was developed by the Sandy Bay Council of Elders. Through their knowledge, stories, and dedication, this resource was created to help preserve and revitalize the Ojibway language for future generations.
The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. invites you to participate in the MFNERC Annual Seasonal Land-Based Youth Education Gathering (Spring) at Indian Springs School from June 15–18, 2026.
This gathering will provide students with meaningful outdoor land-based learning experiences rooted in culture, community, and connection to the land.
Please ensure students dress appropriately for the weather and location, as all land-based activities will take place outdoors.
Schools interested in participating are asked to submit registration forms by June 8, 2026.
Confirmed schools will be notified by June 10, 2026
Submit Registration Forms To:
Whitney Lynxleg at whitneyl@mfnerc.com or fax: 204-477-4314
Please note that a photo/video consent form is included in the registration packages. By participating in the event, attendees acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for promotional and educational purposes and shared on our social media platforms and other communication channels.
1st Annual Lacrosse Tournament
MFNERC and MFNSS invite students and Physical Education Teachers to attend the 1st Annual Lacrosse Tournament.
Event Details:
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Soccer and Baseball Complex
3412 Raleigh Street, Winnipeg, MB R2E 1B9
Weather permitting: If needed, the event will move indoors to:
Skylight Soccer Complex
140 Haarsma Street, Winnipeg, MB R2E 0M8
About the Tournament
This one-day tournament is open to Grades 5–9 and will be co-ed.
Game Format
The tournament will follow hybrid rules, combining elements of field lacrosse and box lacrosse.
Each team will have seven participants on the field, including:
Registration Information
Schools interested in attending must complete and submit the attached registration form.
Registration forms must be signed by the school principal to confirm that participating students are in Grades 5–9.
Registration deadline: June 5, 2026
Please send completed and signed forms to:
Ashley Kinsman, Administrative Assistant
Email: ashleyk@mfnerc.com
Fax: 204-477-4314
Please note that a photo/video consent form is included in the registration packages. By participating in the event, attendees acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for promotional and educational purposes and shared on our social media platforms and other communication channels.
Honour The Children: Kistenimik Awasisak
MFNERC 5th Annual Inter-school Powwow
Participating schools are required to register their students and designated chaperones. Please register with Ashley Kinsman at ashleyk@mfnerc.com or fax: 204-477-4314. Registration deadline is June 3, 2025.
Please note that a photo/video consent form is included in the registration packages and available on the website. By participating in the event, attendees acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for promotional and educational purposes and shared on our social media platforms and other communication channels.
Join us to celebrate the voices of five First Nations languages of Manitoba! The Foundational Language Acquisition Video Series features 160 conversational videos in Anishinaabemowin, Anisinimowin, Dakota, Denesuline, and Ininīmowin. The series focuses on real-life, task-based conversations rooted in daily activities and cultural teachings.
Juanita Prince-Miller was a strong-minded Dakota woman, born and raised on the Dakota Tipi First Nation. She came from a lineage of Chiefs. Her maternal grandfather, Michael Pashe, was the Chief of the Dakota Tipi First Nation, and her paternal grandfather, Rufus Prince, was the Chief of the Long Plain First Nation. She pursued a career in hairdressing for over 20 years. Eventually, she was elected Councillor for Dakota Tipi and stayed in that role for many years, working both jobs.
To read the full article, visit https://mfnerc.org/communications-hub/magazine-2-2/
Timothy “Tiger” Reeves was ecstatic when his team, the Oak Park Raiders, won the AAAA Anavets Bowl, taking home the championship trophy for high school varsity football in Manitoba.
To read the full article, visit https://mfnerc.org/communications-hub/magazine-2-2/
Everyone should learn ASL, according to Destiny Cordell, an ASL instructor/ASL support worker at the Resource Centre. American Sign Language, usually referred to as ASL, is the most common sign language used in North America by Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Destiny and her colleagues, Via Jade Merasty and Emil Easter, make up the ASL unit at the Resource Centre. They are committed to creating classroom environments where First Nations students who are Deaf or hard of hearing can learn to their full capacity.
To read the full article, visit https://mfnerc.org/communications-hub/magazine-2-2/
