MFNERC

Happy Halloween from MFNERC! Halloween spirit was in full swing at MFNERC today as the staff got into the festivities, showing off their creative costumes and bringing plenty of fun, laughter, and spooky spirit to the workplace!

🌟 Staff Highlight: Meet Chantal Neff! 🧡 At MFNERC’s 2026 IES Summer Institute, Chantal shared insights on enhancing social inclusion for students with exceptionalities while highlighting the importance of collaboration, connection, and shared learning. 🎥 Watch her story!

📚 Did You Know? 🧡 MFNERC provides FREE educational resources to affiliated members! Explore culturally relevant classroom materials that support First Nations education, language, culture, and student success. 🔗 Browse our resources today: mfnerc.org/shop/

Bring First Nations languages into your classroom! 🧡 Explore MFNERC’s 160 videos in Anishinaabemowin, Anisinimowin, Dakota, Denesuline & Ininīmowin! 🎥 Start learning today! 👇 mfnerc.org/educator-resource…

At MFNERC’s Language and Culture Staff Fall Institute, staff created quilted bags while sharing skills, laughter, and knowledge. Inspired by traditions passed down through generations, each stitch strengthened connections! 🎥 Watch Here: youtube.com/shorts/mb7jbzCrV…

📣 MFNERC is hiring! Join a team dedicated to supporting First Nations education, empowering students, and strengthening communities across Manitoba. 🧡 🔗 Explore opportunities and apply today: mfnerc.org/careers/

🤖💻 Staff Highlight: Meet John McLean! 🧡 As a Language Technology Developer with MFNERC, John brings robotics, electronics, and hands-on learning to First Nations classrooms, reaching 3,000 students annually! His greatest reward? Seeing students succeed and gain confidence!

🔢📚 Learning Numbers Through Language! 🧡 Make math fun with the Akitasona 1–10 Math Activity Booklet! Help young learners build numeracy skills while celebrating ininīmowin (Cree) language. 📖 Get your copy today: mfnerc.org/product/akitasona…

📖 The Centre Magazine: Fall 2026 Edition is Here! Discover inspiring stories, achievements, and updates celebrating First Nations education, schools, and communities across Manitoba! 🧡 🔗 Read the latest issue: mfnerc.org/communications-hu…

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Relive the MFNSS 6th Annual X-Country Meet! Watch the student-athletes hit the trails, show determination, and represent their schools with pride!🧡 🏆 Congratulations to Fisher River for earning the highest overall team score!

Registration is OPEN for the 2027 MFNERC Schools Science Fair! 📅 March 10–11, 2027 📍 Canad Inns Polo Park Registration deadline: December 10, 2026 🔗 mfnerc.org/science-fair-2027…

Kevin Nabess, Community Development Analyst with MFNERC, shares how the roundtable provides administrators with information, resources, and practical guidance to support them in the day-to-day operation of their schools. Watch full video: youtu.be/Uuw9bEzcoXs

📚 On October 1–2, educators gathered for the Heritage Fair Roundtable to explore student research, critical thinking, and storytelling. Together, they shared strategies to help students celebrate their histories, identities, cultures, and communities.

MFNERC invites educators to join us for a two-day Literacy Roundtable focused on building foundational literacy skills and strengthening classroom instruction to support student success. 🔗 To register, please visit: mfnerc.org/literacy-roundtab…

🚀 Your next career move starts here! MFNERC is hiring! Make a difference by supporting First Nations education and communities. 🧡 Explore opportunities and apply today! 👉 mfnerc.org/about-us/work-her…

Join MFNERC’s K–8 Math Roundtable! Explore effective math instruction, share strategies, and build student confidence. 🧡 📅 October 20–21, 2026 📍 MFNERC, 69-C Thompson Dr. North, Thompson, MB 🔗 Learn more: mfnerc.org/math-roundtable/

🔥🧡 Relive #CKP2026! CKP brought educators, leaders, and communities together for two days of learning, sharing, and celebrating First Nations education, languages, and cultures! Thank you to everyone who made it possible! 🧡 🎬 youtu.be/1oFWZBoZ8Z0

As the 2026 Circle of Knowledge & Practices Conference comes to an end, MFNERC would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year's conference a memorable experience!

The first day of #CKP2026 is complete! Participants kicked off the today with an exciting variety of sessions exploring First Nations languages, culture, land-based learning, assessment, literacy, and classroom resources. 🧡

🎉🧡 Day One of #CKP2026 is underway! We're excited to welcome everyone for two days of learning, sharing, and celebrating First Nations knowledge, languages, and cultures through engaging workshops, meaningful conversations, and new connections!