Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre
2-1100 Waverley St. R3T 3X9 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

https://mfnerc.org/online-meetings-and-professional-develo/ MFNERC Virtual Land-Based Physical Education and Health Gathering Feb 11 & 12, 2021 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m ... Location: Zoom Webinar Registering for this virtual gathering will provide the physical education and health teachers and other physical education providers from the community with the opportunity to receive information on the services and resources provided within the MFNERC, Sport Manitoba and Manitoba Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Council. See more

Wisdom of the Elders: Who is an Elder? An Elder is an individual known in the First Nation as someone who has a vision for the people and is willing to share and work towards achieving it. Elders are aware of this purpose and will give whatever help is needed. They are involved in every aspect of community life. Historically, Elders understood and shared the knowledge, history, ceremonies, songs, dances, medicines and cultural background for their nation. The Creator provid...ed them with the lessons necessary to help ensure a healthy, happy, and productive life. They passed this knowledge down to the next generation. As well, families their systems and relationswere the foundation of the nation. Elders set the example for the people to ensure their family’s survival and thus the nation’s survival. This is often still the case today as Elders contribute a sense of harmony and well-being to their First Nations, as they are people who have lived, for example, the Anishinaabe bimaatiziwin (Anishinaabe life). Elders understand that they are role models for the way people should be living their lives. By modelling correct behaviours, Elders set the First Nation’s standards of behaviour. On the other hand, due to colonization and other factors, in today’s First Nations not all older people have the knowledge necessary to be Elders. Some began their experiential learning later in life, some went to residential school and were not able to learn their traditions, some cannot perform the physical tasks necessary for ceremonies. Nevertheless, it is important to respect all those who are advanced in age. In pre-contact days there was usually one way of life followed in each nation or family grouping, whereas today there are many definitions and belief systems in each First Nation. Elders teach that we still need to respect each other in the First Nation territory, and when interacting with other nations. See more

https://mfnerc.org/online-meetings-and-professional-develo/ Resiliency for Educators Webinar Date: Jan 27, 2021, 10:00 AM Central Time... Location: Zoom Meeting This webinar will cover the topic of resiliency with the definition, increase knowledge and awareness of resiliency. We will discuss how resiliency develops in children and to provide strategies to nurture resiliency in schools. We will explore resiliency from an Indigenous perspective alongside conversation tips on resiliency & positive attitudes. Hosted by: MFNERC Student Support Facilitators Brandee Albert, Constance Murdock, Vera Big George

Welcome back and Happy New Year! Wishing everyone health, growth and achievement as we head into 2021!

Please join us in welcoming our newest departmental lead, Lorna Prince. She will be joining the Department of Inclusive Education Services on January 25, 2021 as the Director of Inclusive Education Services.

Learn through the year with Dakota phrases - Dakota Wichoie! Written by the late Elder Doris Pratt. This booklet features phrases that follows the school cycle accompanied by playfully illustrations by MFNERC’s Editor, Kirby Gilman.

From our families to yours, season’s greetings! Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!

The Seven Sacred Teachings The Beaver teaches us wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to make decisions based on personal knowledge and experience. ... The building of a community is entirely dependent on gifts given to each member by the creator and how these gifts are used. The Beaver’s example of using his sharp teeth for cutting trees and branches to build his dams and lodges expresses this teaching. If he did not use his teeth, the teeth would continue to grow until they became useless, ultimately making it impossible for him to sustain himself. The same can be said for human beings. One’s spirit will grow weak if it is not fulfilling its use. When used properly however, these gifts contribute to the development of a peaceful and healthy community.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u5O3qPpIL4&t=1s This week early learning facilitator Jody Yerlitz demonstrates an easy social activity called "table ice hockey."

We’re Hiring! Visit the link in our profile, scroll to the bottom of the page and under ABOUT US you will see Employment at MFNERC. There you will find a list of our latest employment opportunities.

Social skills are one's ability to connect and collaborate with others. The handout outlines activities for children to practice these skills at home. https://mfnerc.org//2020/11/practice-social-skills-2020jun In this video MFNERC Occupational Therapist, Karine Hildebrand describes step-by-step instructions on how to make your own sock puppet to practice both fine motor and social skills at home.

https://mfnerc.org//Educational-Digital-Content-Specialist Join our team as an Educational Digital Content Specialist! Check out our employment page for more opportunities www.mfnerc.org/employment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF1CqoqHFZE Word Wednesday: This video highlights another strategy that you can use to keep the interaction going with your child: Join In. Learn how you can join in with play and daily activities. Find more of our videos here, under the "General Resources" section: https://mfnerc.org/remote-learning-resources/families/

From our families to yours, have a safe and happy Halloween!

Come work with us! If you are interested in the field of First Nations education, have a look at our employment page. New opportunities have been posted. http://mfnerc.org/employment/