Lighting the Fire 2022 was an overwhelming success! We want to thank everyone who came out to the conference—the delegates, Chiefs, Elders, special guests, presenters, and staff. It’s been three years since our last in-person Lighting the Fire Conference, and we were so happy to see everyone again!

Yesterday, MFNERC Executive Director Charles Cochrane and Treaty Commissioner Loretta Ross celebrated the new partnership with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba’s Treaty Knowledge Centre. Through this partnership, MFNERC and TRCM will work to implement Treaty education throughout the province. The Treaty Knowledge Centre is set to open in the summer of 2022 at The Forks. […]

MFNERC and MFNSS would like to acknowledge Sophia Smoke for her role in the historic ceremony today that took place with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Southern Chiefs Organization. The HBC building located in Downtown Winnipeg was gifted to SCO in the spirit of reconciliation and reclamation, and the building is set to be […]

The Resource Centre’s Executive Director, Mr. Charles Cochrane, is pleased to award some of our beautiful 5-year service awards to these outstanding staff members today! Miigwech for your service Jennifer Williams, Lucy Antsanen, Louise Cameron, Norbert Mercredi, and Karen Taylor.

The Resource Centre hosted its first Career Fair on March 23, 2022. A virtual platform ensured a great turnout from schools across Manitoba and provided an opportunity to host 36 career booths. The day opened in a good way with political leaders and organization directors offering prayers and words of encouragement. The students participated in […]

MFNERC thanks everyone who attended the recent Virtual Youth Gathering. It is always a good day when we gather with youth, our future generations.

Ki kiikidowininaand Maamawi’opiwin: Our Language Our Identity Hosted at the Canad Inns Centre Club Regent

Registration is now open for the first annual MFNERC Virtual Career Fair. The event takes place Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Sign up today to register your students, children, or classroom to participate in this interactive career fair from the convenience of your homeroom.

The. Manitoba First Nations Resource Centre (the Resource Centre) is proud to announce that Blind and Visually Impaired Educator Christina Valiquette is offering her services. Christina earned her degree from the University of British Columbia, with a focus on the education of students who are blind or visually impaired. Before Christina started her new role […]

First Nations students grade 7-12 from MFNERC’s affiliated schools are invited to attend this Virtual Youth Gathering March 16-17, 2022. Registration or contact Corrine Player: corrinep@mfnerc.comRobin Mousseau: robinm@mfnerc.com