MANITOBA
M A N I TO BAFIRST
F I R S TNATIONS
N AT I O N S EDUCATION
E D U CAT I O N RESOURCE
R E S O U R C E CCENTRE
ENTRE
VISION
MISSION
“Support First Nations to develop and implement a comprehensive
holistic educational system inclusive of First Nations languages,
world views, values, beliefs and traditions with exemplary academic
standards, under First Nations jurisdiction.”
To help First Nations improve education for all learners to achieve:
• mino-pimatisiwin (Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree)”
• honso aynai (Dene)”
• tokadakiya wichoni waste (Dakota)”
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Volume 6, Issue 3
Western Canada First Nations
Symposium Banquet
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Research and Development
Unit Update.............................. 2
6th Annual Manitoba
First Nations Science Fair......... 2
Important Dates....................... 3
Celebrating Progressive
Employers and Capable
Employees................................ 3
ways we can help children become
successful in school and raise the
graduation rates of First Nation students.
MFNERC Executive Director Lorne Keeper passes on the “Talking Stick”
L
ong Plain First Nation hosted
a supper banquet for participants of the Western Canada
First Nations Administrators’ and Language Symposium. The out of Province participants were driven down
to Keeshkeemaquah Conference and
Gaming Centre, Long Plain F.N. Reserve 6B by a bus.
Chief Dennis Meeches from Long
Plain played a multiple role in the
banquet. He was the MC, a special
guest speaker and the local entertainment during the meal.
Shirley Myran, a guest speaker
from Long Plain First Nation, provided an inspirational speech on
alternative ways of providing relevant and meaningful education in
First Nation Schools and not just a
duplication of a Western type. She
provided her thoughts and ideas on
Chief Dennis Meeches gave a
powerful speech about his vision for
education. His message included the
need to work together as communities to share ideas, strengths and resources to create a new healthy and
challenging school system for our
children. The school system will be
built on a foundation based on First
Nation values, beliefs, languages,
culture and tradition. He concluded
with the idea of developing a school
division from a First Nation perspective, under First Nation jurisdiction,
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6th Annual Manitoba First Nations Science Fair
T
he 6th annual Manitoba First
Nations Science Fair, held at
Red River College on March
5th & 6th, 2008, hosted a record
number of entries and participating
First Nations communities.
Activities for participants at the
MFN Science Fair included planetarium shows, interactive robotics and
science probe displays.
In addition, the MFN Science Fair
included career displays to promote
health and wellness and health science careers put on by the Health
Science Centre and Red River College. Participating Science fair students, while viewing the displays,
participated in a Health Science Career Awareness Contest for prizes.
Science and the
MFNERC Website...................... 4
Western Canada First Nations
Administrators and Language
Symposium Banquet................. 5
Reminder for Resources
to be Returned......................... 5
Featured Administrators’
Resources................................ 8
MFNERC Discussion Board:
A Unique Resource................... 8
(65 students) medal as recognition
for efforts made creating and researching their projects.
Major prizes presented included
all expense paid trips to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Ottawa,
Ontario in May 2008, the Genome
Prairie Awards, the Manitoba Hydro
Awards, Cancer Society Awards and
INAC Summer Camp Awards.
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All participants in the Science Fair
received either a bronze (235 students), silver (107 students) or gold
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More Photos From The MFNERC Science Fair
Research and Development Unit Update
Dear Colleagues:
It is my pleasure to bring greetings on behalf of the Research
and Development Unit. I am glad that through the Principals’
Newsletter we are able to communicate again. I hope you and
your staff are able to continue to meet the challenges of school
with strength and courage.
Not all of us at RDU have the same opportunity to visit you and
your school. However, what we do as researchers and curriculum development specialists is to help develop curricular areas
of interest and this has major impacts on the choices you have
for curricular content. I am fortunate to be surrounded by people who assist me in that process and who have taken steps to
help with your school staff’s input. Some of these steps have
included working with cultural and outdoor programs, developing
school initiated courses and other supports to enhance school
programming.
Important Dates
May 16
Resource Teacher Meeting - Brandon
May 19
Victoria Day (MFNERC Offices Closed)
May 21-23
Lighting the Fire Conference 2008 -
Victoria Inn, Winnipeg
May 23
National Aboriginal Day (MFNERC Offices Open)
June 21
Aboriginal Solidarity Day
June 23
Staff Professional Development Session
(Tentative Date)
June 25-27
Staff Retreat (Tentative Dates)
June 27
School Year Ends (most schools)
July 1 Civic Holiday (MFNERC Offices Closed)
July 7-11 RDU & Community Ed. - MFNERC Summer
Some of the team members met in Dauphin to conduct interviews with Elders for the Treaty 4 Project that R&D is working
on. It is always nice to meet and to talk to community Elders.
Institutes - Winnipeg
We are in the process of forming an editorial committee for
our own First Nations Journal on Education. This is so exciting
because we all share so many good things happening throughout our schools that we should be sharing with one another
as educators. It is our hope that you will consider developing
research papers and submitting articles of interest. If you have
an ideas or comments, please contact Frank Deer, an addition
to the team. He can be reached at (204) 336-7062.
Aug. 18-22
In-School Programs & ICT - MFNERC Summer
Institutes - Winnipeg
Aug. 4
By Sylvia Jansen
Great things happen when you are not afraid to try something
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MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS
The winners of the major prizes at
the 2008 MFNSC are as follows:
3. Raven Pruden, Grade 10 , Little Saskatchewan School, Little Saskatchewan
Canada Wide Science Fair
Recipients:
1. Brandon Courchene & Cody Guimond, Grade 8, Sagkeeng Junior High, Sagkeeng
Project: The Effects of Airboat Use
on Wild Rice Harvests
Project: Erosion in Sagkeeng
Project: Insulation Effectiveness
4. Shyloh Johnson & Dawn Spence, Grade 10, Peguis Central School, Peguis
Project: How Soft Drink Acid Affects Teeth
Genome Prairie Award Recipients:
2. John Spence, Grade 9, Nisi
chawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate, Nelson House
1. Blossom Mazawasicuma, Grade 6, Sioux Valley School, Sioux Valley
Project: The Effects of Willow
Water on Rooting
Project: Forensic Science
3. Taylor Flett, Grade 9, Chief Sam Cook Mahmuwee Educa
tion Centre, Split Lake
Project: Solar and Wind Panels
Manitoba Hydro Award
Recipients:
1. Jared Courchene, Grade 6, Sagkeeng Junior High, Sag
keeng
Project: Traditional vs. Modern
Medicine
2. K.J. Dettanikkeaze & San
tana Denechezhe, Grade 7,
Petit Casimir Memorial School, Northlands Denesuline First Nation
Project: Family Fingerprints
School Banner Award
School banners produced by students from schools participating in
the MFN Science Fair were paraded
in front of Elders, guests, chaperones, judges and spectators during
the grand entry and then prominent-
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Celebrating Progressive Employers and
Capable Employees: Manitoba First Nations
Educational Resource Centre
6th Annual Manitoba First
Nations Science Fair
2. Julian Chippeway & Vince O’Laney, Grade 8, Sagkeeng Junior High, Sagkeeng
Civic Holiday (MFNERC Offices Closed)
Aug. 11-15 SEU - MFNERC Summer Institutes - Winnipeg
In the last few months, the Instructional Resource Centre has
been placed under R&D and between all of us, we have a good
selection of support resources for First Nations education.
Please go to the website to see what is new, or call any of the
library staff in Winnipeg, Dauphin or Thompson.
Additional prizes consisting of 2
major door prizes (2 Nintendo Wii)
and a prize for the best school banner were presented.
new.
ly displayed for public viewing. This
year’s banner award recipients were
the students from Sergeant Tommy
Prince School.
2008 MFNSF Participating
Schools included:
• Otter Nelson River School
About eighty-five people work for the Manitoba First Nations
• Neil Dennis Kematch
Memorial School
Educational Resource Centre, most of them based in Winnipeg
• Peguis Central School
• Otetiskiwin Kiskinwamah
towekamik
at offices on Sherwin Road. The Centre works with Manitoba
First Nations schools in training, support, and professional
development conferences. Led by Executive Director Lorne
• 1972 Memorial High School
• Pinaymootang School
Keeper, these specialists make a difference for professionals in
• St. Theresa Point Schools
• Oxford House Elementary School
First Nations schools throughout the province.
• Chief Clifford Lynxleg School
• Chief Sam Cook Muhmuwee Education Centre
• Ebb & Flow School
• God’s Lake Narrows first Na
tion School
• George Knott School
• Indian Springs School
• Isaac Beaulieu Memorial School
• Keeseekoowenin School
• Kistiganwacheeng Elemen
tary School
• Lake St. Martin School
• Little Saskatchewan H.A.G.M.E. School
• Charles Sinclair School
• Mikisew School
• Nishichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate
• Long Plain School
• Sagkeeng Consolidated
School
Among the Centre’s staff is Russ Hilsher, who lives with Fetal
Russ and his support network: From left to right (back): Lorne Keeper,
Russ Hilsher, Delores McKay, Jewel Reimer, (front): Nancy McNaughton,
Elisa Barkman, Alex Stearns
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Russ works part-time as an office
would tell them not to be afraid,” she says. “Be open to
• Petit Casimir School
assistant: he maintains the reception, office and staff kitchen
something new. Discuss issues, and be willing to accommodate.”
• Sioux Valley School
areas; assists in filing and copying; handles recycling; and does
Delores is clear that with the right approach, everyone succeeds.
• Poplar River School
other office tasks when needed. Before being approached by
Many workplaces have tasks that can be done well by someone
• Sergeant Tommy Prince School
Premier Personnel, a supported employment agency, the Centre
who lives with a developmental or intellectual disability. It only
did not have such a job. With a bit of imagination and an honest,
takes a bit of imagination. And not being afraid.
• Southeast College
• Waywayseecappo School
The MFN Science Fair recognizes
the contributions of its major sponsors: The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre and Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada. Special
acknowledgement is extended to the
MFN Science Fair facility contributors – Red River College and awards
contributors: The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada,
Manitoba Hydro, Canadian Cancer
Society, and Genome Prairie.
open attitude about challenges Russ faces, they developed a role
that fills a need they never realized was there. That role now
Connecting Employers and People
frees his colleagues to focus on their primary responsibilities.
People with disabilities can succeed when they are connected
Russ also contributes to the work of the Centre by collaborating
with the right employer and the right kind of work. Supported
as a speaker about his own disability. He does his work well,
employment agencies exist to make successful connections.
and clearly enjoys it: “When I am at work, I feel as though my
These agencies find good matches between people and
disability disappears,” he says.
employers, they help with training, and they provide ongoing
The position that Russ fills was initially worked into their budget
support to employee and employer. All agency services are
as short-term only, says Delores McKay, Manager of Human
without cost to the employer. The agency that works with Russ
Resources. With Russ’s success at work, the position is now
is Premier Personnel, (204) 949-1474,
long-term. What advice would she give to other employers? “I
www.premierpersonnel.ca .
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Science and the MFNERC Website
The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Web site,
www.mfnerc.org, offers a vast array of information and support
services that many of our educators are not aware of. The MFNERC webpage headers provide links to the following information:
Contacts, Careers, About, Events, Resources and Services.
Located on the left site of the MFNEC home page are two very useful science related icons:
The Manitoba First Nations Science Fair icon connects to:
into classroom programming. Participants will learn how the process of doing a science fair project covers many of the outcomes in the provincial curriculum.
• Science Video
Featuring highlight of the MFN Science Fair
PLZONE.NET Online Teacher Resources
This site offers an educational directory for teachers, students and
parents. The web page allows for selection of elementary, middle
and high school levels and the four core subjects: English, Mathematics Science and Social Studies. There are four areas of support available for each subject area: tutorials, interactive, printable
material, and tests. All materials listed on the site are free.
The MFNERC Monthly Science Newsletter
The newsletter contains information about:
• The Manitoba First Nations Science Fair,
• Online Resources Reviews - identifies useful sites for sci
ence curriculum topics that offer hands on and interactive activities, and
•
Reviews classroom support materials such as Science A-Z featuring multilevel reading levels for each science unit, supported by lessons, labs, project suggestions and work
sheets.
Manitoba First Nations Science Fair Site
This site contains the following information:
• General Information Package for the MFN Science Fair
Deadlines, registration forms, timeline suggestions
• Teacher Science Fair Manual
Teacher guidelines for doing science fair projects
MFNERC Website Discussion Board
This resource can be accessed by navigating to the MFNERC home
page, selecting Resources at the top of this page, and then scrolling down and clicking on “discussion board”. Teachers can sign up
to post questions and share information with each other on various science concerns such as best teaching practices, curriculum,
hands on activities, and collaborative learning projects between
schools. Look for discussion topics to appear throughout the year.
Looking for School Science Contacts
The MFNERC science specialists are requesting each school to
identify a science contact representative and provide an email
address so that the science teachers can be kept updated on science information throughout the year. Email your contact name to
Ron Hallock, [email protected] or Wilfred Buck wilfredb@mfnerc.
com.
• Student Science Fair Manual
First Nations Astronomy
Helpful hints for carrying out research, conducting experi
ments, interviewing people, writing reports and presenting and displaying science fair projects
Introducing a night out with the STARS (Wilfred and Ron) to observe the heavenly bodies you saw in the planetarium presentations. This Celestron computerized telescope can produce images
bright enough to reveal the polar ice caps on Mars or the cloud
belts on Jupiter! View the details of the lunar surface or the rings
of Saturn which are clearly visible with this telescope. With the
extra light gathering capability of the 114 SLT, a number of the
Messier objects such as the globular cluster in Hercules (M13), or
the Great Nebula in Orion (M42) are available to you. For school
bookings please contact MFNERC science specialists WilfredBuck,
[email protected], or Ron Hallock [email protected].
• Judging Package
Provides helpful resources for obtaining judges and guide
lines to understand what criteria are evaluated for projects.
• Creating a Science Fair Project
Developing Science and Technology skills while creating science fair projects. This course is designed to help grade 4 to Senior High teachers integrate science fair activities Western Canada First Nations Education Administrators’ and
First Nations Language Symposium
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Western Canada First Nations Symposium Banquet
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with a centralized governing body
outside the political arenas of First
Nation communities to deliver education programs and curriculum.
After the speeches, the Long Plain
people staged a spectacular banquet
featuring a traditional meal of bison
steaks, wild rice with mushrooms,
corn, fried bannock, bread, and tea
and coffee. The participants were extremely pleased with the gourmet
meal and appreciated the warm and
friendly hospitality and atmosphere.
The participants were treated with a
special performance by Chief Dennis
Meeches and his band, Yoza during
the meal. They introduced their collection of original songs they have
written and recorded. The participants were thrilled and delighted
with the talent and tunes.
After the meal, the participants
were treated with evening performing arts featuring Long Plain’s best
dancers, drummers and singers. The
dancers got dressed in their full regalia, showcasing Long Plain jingle
dancers, fancy dancers, traditional
dancers, chicken and grass dancers
and a hoop dancer. Entertainment
was very captivating, vibrant, pleasing and most of all mesmerizing.
The night ended with an official
ceremony, symbolizing the handing
over the ‘talking stick’ for the next
province hosting the symposium.
Our Executive Director Lorne Keeper, along with the planners of the
symposium, had the responsibility
to pass on the “talking Stick” to the
next Western Canada First Nations
Education Administrator’s and Language Symposium host. Brian McDonald, School Principal of Onion
Lake First Nation from Saskatchewan
took the “talking stick” and he will
take it back to his community and
begin planning for the next Western
Canada First Nations Education Administrator’s and Language Symposium.
Official ceremony of
handing over the Talking
Stick: Doreen McPherson, Brian McDonald,
Lorne Kepper. Bottom
left: Doreen McPherson,
Beverly McKay, Dave
Swanson, George Ross,
Terry Ross, Elmer Everett, and Lorne Keeper.
Reminder for Resources to be Returned
Dear First Nations School Staff:
As the school year comes to an end, we remind you to kindly return any resources you may have borrowed from any of the three
Instructional Resource Centers.
We would also ask that you inform us of your permanent address
so we are able to keep you updated with regards to your account
and exciting new materials for the upcoming school year.
STORY AND MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 6
Amber Green – New Staff Member
H
ello everyone! My name is
Amber Green. I am a recent
graduate from Red River College’s
Advanced Graphic Design Program.
Melissa Daniels
Library Assistant
MFNERC
Winnipeg Office
Toll Free (877) 388-7020
I come from the small town of
Richer, Manitoba, only moving to
the city five years ago for post secondary schooling. I have always
been creative and I’m excited that I
have found a career in which I can
do what I love. I am also very excited
to join the staff here at the MFNERC.
I have a great love for art, music the
outdoors, and spending time with
my family and freinds.
I look forward to working with
you all. If you need any creative help
don’t hesitate to ask. I can be contacted at 975-1146 or through email
at [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding your account activity please
do not hesitate to contact any of the three IRC’s listed below.
Barb Contois
Library Clerk
MFNERC
Dauphin Office
Toll Free (877) 388-8850
Barb Dollmont
Library Technician
MFNERC
Thompson Office
Toll Free(877) 879-0930
Amber Green
Sincerely,
Holly Fontaine, IRC Specialist
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Western Canada First Nations Education Administrators’ and
First Nations Language Symposium
The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
Proudly presents the
10th Annual
The Lighting the Fire conference, now
in its tenth year, is a time for educators to participate in relevant workshops. Our workshops provide educators unique opportunities to network;
to raise awareness of best practices,
and; to discuss the challenges and
successes we all experience working
within First Nations schools.
FEATURING:
Tradeshow & Exhibits
Student Essay Contest
EDUCATION
CONFERENCE
Maria Ross Memorial Awards
First Nations Entertainment
“Wahbung,
Our Tomorrows”
37 years later
May 21-23, 2008
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Call for papers deadline January 18, 2008
Meet and Greet May 20, 6 - 8 p.m.
Registration May 21-23, 8:00 a.m.
Volunteers Needed!
T
he Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, specifically the Community Education Unit, placed a bid to host the
4th annual Western Canada First Nations Education Administrators’ and
First Nations Language Symposium.
Our organization was a host to over
300 delegates for this event and it
was held from March 5-7, 2008 at
the Victoria Inn and Convention
Centre.
The First Nation Language portion
of the conference was held on March
5, 2008. The day was highlighted
by the Navajo Code talkers, who
were invited to speak about the importance of learning, retaining and
teaching First Nations Languages.
to showcase the Frontier Fiddlers that
included 20 plus students from various schools in Manitoba to entertain
the delegates with their awesome
fiddle playing abilities and even got
people up on their feet!
For further info contact:
Questions or concerns contact:
Frank Deer at 204-336-7062 or [email protected]
Joy Keeper, Conference Coordinator
1151 Sherwin Road, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0V1
Phone: (204) 940-7020 Fax: (204) 942-2490
Toll Free: 1-877-247-7020 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.mfnerc.org
A banquet was also held in Portage
La Prairie, Manitoba hosted by Long
Plain First Nation. There were approximately 70 people in attendance
and the evening demonstrated the
different pow-wow dances and local singing talents, followed by the
talking stick giveaway. The talking
stick, which is a symbol of the Symposium, was given to a representative from Onion Lake First Nation in
Saskatchewan who will be the host
in 2009.
The Education Administrators’
portion of the symposium, held on
March 6 & 7, 2008, focused on the
best practices throughout Manitoba and the rest of Western Canada
and included presenters from Vancouver, BC, Fort Nelson First Nation,
BC, Northwest Tribal Council Onion
Lake, Saskatchewan, Pimicikamak
Cree Nation, MB, Fisher River Cree
Nation, MB, Sagkeeng First Nation,
MB with delegates from Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British
Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. These delegates attended these
very valuable workshops that covered topics from technology in the
classroom to school planning in First
Nations schools to First Nations jurisdiction.
During the conference luncheon
on March 6, 2008 we were honored
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Featured Administrators Resources
Recruiting & Training Successful Substitute
Teachers: Participant’s Notebook
Written by James B. Rowley, Ph.D. and Patricia M. Hart, Pd.D.
Substitute teaching is a valued and vital part of the educational system.
Recruiting & Training Successful Substitute Teachers helps new and veteran
teachers meet the unique challenges of substitute teaching. This Participant’s
Notebook, used in conjunction with the training workshop offers:
•
Teaching strategies you can use to engage students in a variety of classrooms and grade levels,
•
Knowledge of the 16 functions of substitute teaching, and how to use
them to improve and evaluate your performance,
•
Tips and techniques from experienced and accomplished substitute
teachers,
•
Insight into the expectations of classroom teachers and school administrators regarding substitute teacher performance, and
•
Awareness of students’ attitudes and behavior as they pertain to substitute teachers.
The Participants Notebook includes copies of all slides or overheads and
other training materials used in the workshop.
Mentoring New Teachers Through Collaborative
Coaching: Facilitation and Training Guide
Written by Kathy Dunne and Susan Villani
Designed for professional developers who work with mentors, this Facilitation and Training Guide can be used to recreate or customize the comprehensive mentoring program developed by WestEd’s Kathy Dunne and Susan
Villani and used with schools. The 39 step-by-step activities included in the
binder make it possible to pick and choose those that best fit local needs. In
addition, sample agendas for three-day and five-day workshops represent
field-tested workshops that have been used successfully in many different
contexts. Each activity is complete with process steps, facilitator notes and
hints, and all necessary handouts, overheads, and PowerPoint slides. In addition to the binder materials, a CD provides convenient storage for electronic
versions of the handouts, overheads, slides, and agendas.
Also available is Mentoring New Teachers Through Collaborative Coaching: Linking Teacher & Student Learning.
Copyright 2007 by WestEd
MFNERC Discussion Board: A Unique Resource
Also available is Recruiting & Training Successful Substitute Teachers: Facilitator’s Guide.
Copyright 1998 by James B. Rowley & Patricia M. Hart
Published by Corwin Press
These resources are available on loan from our Instructional Resource
Centre. For more information on the IRC or this book, feel free to contact any of the three MFNERC Instructional Resource Centres.
Winnipeg:
Tel: 1-877-247-7020 or [email protected] or [email protected]
Dauphin:
Tel: 1-877-388-8850 or [email protected]
Thompson:
Tel: 877-879-0930 or [email protected]
CONTACT US:
Head Office
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
R1N 3B5
Long Plain First Nation
5000 Crescent Road West
Toll Free:1(866) 331-9561
Fax:1(204) 857-4576
MFNERC DAUPHIN Sub-Office
508 Main Street South
Dauphin, Manitoba
R7N 1L2
Phone: (204) 622- 8850
Toll Free: 877- 388- 8850
Fax: (204) 622- 8859
MFNERC WINNIPEG Sub-Office
1151 Sherwin Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0V1
Phone: (204) 940- 7020
Toll Free: 877- 247- 7020
Fax: (204) 942- 2490
MFNERC THOMPSON Sub-Office
202-79 Selkirk Avenue
Thompson, Manitoba
R8N 0M7
Phone: (204) 677- 0930
Toll Free: 877- 879- 0930
Fax: (204) 677- 0938
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MFNERC’s ICT unit has developed
a new resource for the centre’s website: the MFNERC discussion board.
This resource is intended to provide
online communication for professionals in the area of First Nations
education in Manitoba. This new
feature can be used for sharing resources, asking questions and engaging conversation with colleagues.
Become a registered user of the discussion board and contribute to educational topics such as Maths, ELA,
Science, First Nation Language, and
Technology. This discussion board is
available to all who are involved in
First Nations education and is easy to
use regardless of location. The more
people that sign up and start posting, the more we can build a unique
resource for us all.
This discussion Board feature can
be found on www.mfnerc.org in the
Resources section, or can be located
directly on www.mfnerc.org/forum.