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
May 20, 2026
MFNERC Annual Seasonal Land-Based Youth Education Gathering (Spring)
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 …
May 14, 2026
1st Annual Lacrosse Tournament
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, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Soccer and Baseball Complex3412 Raleigh Street, Winnipeg, MB R2E 1B9 Weather permitting: If needed, the event will move indoors to:Skylight Soccer Complex140 Haarsma Street, …
May 05, 2026
MFNERC 5th Annual Inter-School Pow Wow
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. …
April 23, 2026
3rd Annual First Nations Youth Celebration of Our Languages
3rd 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 Charles Sinclair School, Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba on June 2nd, 2026. This …
April 13, 2026
Foundational Language Acquisition Video Series
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.
March 12, 2026
Honouring The Life of An Education Warrior
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 …
March 12, 2026
A Football Championship in PHP!
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/
March 12, 2026
Everyone Should Learn ASL!
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 …
March 12, 2026
First Nations Language Instructor Training
On November 18–20, language instructors from 16 First Nations in Manitoba gathered in Winnipeg for the Resource Centre’s specialized training in language teaching and cultural preservation in schools. To read the full story, https://mfnerc.org/communications-hub/magazine-2-2/
April 23, 2025
Honouring History: Manitoba Students Shine at the Heritage Fair
On March 12 and 13, students from across Manitoba gathered for a two-day HeritageFair, celebrating the rich histories, Treaty stories, languages, and Traditional Knowledge of their First Nations. This event provided a meaningful platform for young learners to engage with their past,reflect on their present, and shape their future. To read the full article, visit …
April 23, 2025
A Bundle of Gentle Teachings on Residential Schools
The history and purpose of residential schools is a difficult subject to gently deliver to students. With this challenge in mind, members of the Resource Centre’s Residential Schools Working Group developed a series of age-appropriate books and teacher guides to address this tragic era of Canadian and First Nations history. The finished project is being …
April 23, 2025
Dunking Data: Making Math Fun
For three weeks in January, 10 Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS) schools participated in the Data Dunkers program, which seamlessly integrates basketball with data science education. This innovative initiative, sponsored by Dell Technologies and the PS43 Foundation, empowers students to explore data science through the lens of a sport they love—engaging them in physical …
February 10, 2025
Tech Plus Training: New School an Environment for Digital Learning
On September 20, Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre’s (Resource Centre) Digital Learning Environment (DLE) team visited Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation. They attended Lawrence Sinclair Memorial School, where teachers and students were eager for a day of hands-on learning with technology. This visit helped ensure that students and staff learned to use technology tools that can …
February 10, 2025
5 Ways to say “How do you do?”
Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre’s (Resource Centre) five First Nations language teams have officially launched an exciting new chapter with the Canadian Heritage Foundational Language Acquisition Video Series. This initiative, supported by Canadian Heritage’s Indigenous Languages Program, brings together skilled instructional resource developers and dedicated First Nations language translators from the Languages and Cultures …
February 10, 2025
Drone Prone: License to Fly
From November 4 to 6, 2024, students from Pinaymootang had the exciting opportunity to participate in drone flight training and licencing tests. Rockford (Rocky) McKay, a dedicated science facilitator with Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS), visited several schools within the system to deliver this hands-on training. Despite the chilly weather, students were enthusiastic as …
October 11, 2024
Winnipeg Free Press Article about MFNERC
Another First Nation has joined the ranks of Manitoba’s Indigenous-run school board as the education hub in charge of it marks 25 years of operations. The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre celebrated its anniversary and ongoing efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures at a conference in Winnipeg last week. Members of Kinonjeoshtegon First …
October 01, 2024
A Virtual exploration of Pimachiowin AKI.
In an exciting new initiative, Minecraft Education supports land-based learning in Bloodvein First Nation, focusing on the UNESCO World Heritage site Pimachiowin Aki. A session on this project will be featured at MFNERC’s Circle of Knowledge and Practices conference in October 2024. Spearheaded by Bloodvein’s Miskooseepi School in partnership with Logics Academy, the development of …
October 01, 2024
Art Attack: Calming with Creativity.
Arts and crafts help young people express their creativity and imagination while providing an entertaining way for them to develop life skills. By providing a safe space in which they can explore their feelings and concerns, art also supports students with developmental, emotional, and behavioural challenges. These are the ideas behind a pilot project that …
October 01, 2024
Top-of-the-line Transition: Kinonjeoshtegon Joins MFNSS.
As a new school year starts on Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, the benefits of joining the Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS) are becoming easy to see. The most visible improvement for staff and students is the new IT infrastructure, computers, and access to software that will undoubtedly help them on their education journey. Kiya Gedion …
October 01, 2024
Manitoba Mermaid: A Traditional Story.
In the summertime, the people left the shelter of the bush country and set their lodges along the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Here, they fished from their canoes and set nets overnight. The women who remained on shore dried the fish over slow fires and then placed them in deerskin bags. With a stone, they …
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.
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.
