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🧡 THE REASON | Meet Alan Keeper

Behind the work we do at MFNERC are people who bring their knowledge, experience, culture, and passion to First Nations education every day.

In this video, meet Alan Keeper, Cultural Facilitator with the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre.

Through his work, Alan shares cultural knowledge and brings astronomy to life through planetarium presentations in First Nations communities. Drawing on his experience as an educator, he values the opportunity to use his skills while sharing traditional knowledge with communities and, most importantly, with young people. 🌌✨

For Alan, education is not only about what you learn—it’s also about what you can carry forward and share with the next generation.

🎥 Hear from Alan about his reason for being part of MFNERC and the work that continues to inspire him.

#TheReason #StaffHighlight #MFNERC #FirstNationsEducation by @mfnerc

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🎉 3 DAYS TO GO! 🎉

The countdown to #CKP2026 is officially on! In just THREE days, we’ll come together for the 2026 Circle of Knowledge & Practices Conference! 🧡

We’re excited to welcome @kevinchief as our Keynote Speaker and Dennis Chartrand as our Master of Ceremonies! 🎤✨

✨ Keynote Speaker — Kevin Chief
Kevin has dedicated his career to strengthening communities through leadership, education, and opportunity.

🎙️ Master of Ceremonies – Dennis Chartrand
Dennis is deeply connected to Anishinaabemowin and passionate about advancing First Nations languages, culture, and wellness.

We’re looking forward to the knowledge, stories, laughter, and energy Kevin and Dennis will bring to CKP 2026! 🙌✨

📅 October 8–9, 2026
📍 Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg

To learn more or view the conference booklet, please visit LINK IN BIO!

⏰ Only 3 DAYS TO GO! Who’s ready? 🧡

#CKP2026 #MFNERC #FirstNationsEducation #FirstNations #IndigenousEducation #CircleOfKnowledgeAndPractices #WinnipegEvents by @mfnerc

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🍎Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, MFNERC celebrates the dedicated teachers who inspire, encourage, and support First Nations students every day.

Teachers do so much more than teach lessons—they create welcoming spaces for students to learn, grow, discover their strengths, and feel proud of who they are. Through their dedication, creativity, and care, they help nurture the next generation while supporting First Nations languages, cultures, knowledge, and ways of knowing.

To all the teachers working in First Nations schools and communities across Manitoba: thank you for the important work you do. Your commitment to your students, schools, and communities makes a lasting difference. 🧡

Join us in celebrating the incredible educators who continue to inspire and empower First Nations learners!

#WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay #FirstNationsEducation #FirstNationsTeachers #MFNERC by @mfnerc

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Relive some of the action, excitement, and school spirit from this year’s MFNSS Softball Tournament! 🏆

🎬 In this highlight video, you’ll see students proudly introduce their schools, catch moments from throughout the tournament, and hear from two students from Chemawawin School, this year’s first-place team! 🥇

Congratulations to our top three teams:
🥇 First Place: Chemawawin School
🥈 Second Place: Tataskweyak
🥉 Third Place: Pinaymootang

A big congratulations to all the student-athletes who represented Tataskweyak, Birdtail Sioux, Dakota Plains, Brokenhead, Roseau River, Pinaymootang, Chemawawin, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, Keeseekoowenin, and Kinonjeoshtegon.

Thank you to the students, coaches, staff, and supporters who made the tournament such a memorable day. 🥎✨

Watch the highlights and celebrate our student-athletes! 🧡

#MFNSS #MFNERC #SoftballTournament #StudentAthletes #FirstNationsEducation #SchoolSpirit by @mfnerc

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Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in First Nations education? MFNERC is currently sharing several employment opportunities in schools and communities across Manitoba. 🧡

Current opportunities include:
🍎 Nursery–Grade 1 Teacher — Fox Lake
💬 Guidance Counsellor — Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation
🗣️ Ojibway Language Instructor/Teacher — Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
🏃 Physical Education Teacher – 2026–2027 School Year — York Factory
📚 Multiple Education Assistant Positions — Various Schools

🔗 View current job postings and apply: LINK IN BIO or Contact employment@mfnerc.com

#MFNERC #JobOpportunities #EducationJobs #TeachingJobs #FirstNationsEducation #ManitobaJobs #NowHiring by @mfnerc

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🧡 Every Child Matters

Today, on Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we hon-our residential school Survivors, their families and communities, and remember the chil-dren who never made it home.

At MFNERC, we remain committed to supporting First Nations education grounded in language, culture, truth, healing, and the strength of First Nations communities.

The orange shirt is more than a symbol, it is a reminder of the experiences of genera-tions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Today and every day, we encourage everyone to listen, learn, reflect, and continue the work of reconciliation. 🧡

#OrangeShirtDay #NDTR #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #MFNERC by @mfnerc

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On Orange Shirt Day, the staff and management of the Resource Centre and the MFNSS lift up all the survivors or residential schools as well as the students who never returned. 🧡 by @mfnerc

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🏃‍♀️ MFNSS 6th Annual X-Country!

Congratulations to all the student-athletes who hit the trails for the MFNSS 6th Annual X-Country Meet! From start to finish, students showed determination, endurance, school spirit, and encouragement for one another.

A special congratulations to Fisher River for earning the highest overall team score! Way to represent your school and community!

👏 Congratulations to every student who participated and represented their school and community with pride! Thank you to the coaches, staff, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year’s X-Country Meet a great day.

Congratulations again to all our runners and to Fisher River for taking home the overall top score! 🏆🧡

#MFNSS #MFNERC #CrossCountry #StudentAthletes #FirstNationsEducation #SchoolSpirit by @mfnerc

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📣 CKP 2026 is Open to the General Public!

Join us for the 2026 Circle of Knowledge and Practices Conference, where First Nations education, culture, knowledge, innovation, and community come together. 🧡

This year’s theme, “Carrying First Nations Futures and Traditions Forward,” reflects the important work of strengthening First Nations education while carrying forward the knowledge, traditions, and practices that support students, families, schools, and communities.

With over 50 workshops, #CKP2026 will offer a wide range of learning opportunities—from traditional games and sky stories to technology, software, education, and holistic student supports.

✨ Educators, community members, professionals of the general public are welcome to attend!

📅 October 8–9, 2026
📍 Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg

🔗 Register and learn more: LINK IN BIO!

Questions? Contact ashleyk@mfnerc.com

Come learn, connect, share, and celebrate as we continue Carrying First Nations Futures and Traditions Forward.

#CKP2026 #MFNERC #FirstNationsEducation #IndigenousEducation #FirstNations #Winnipeg by @mfnerc

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🍂🌿 Connecting Through Culture, Wellness & Community

Before the start of a new school year, the MFNERC Languages and Cultures Department came together for its annual Fall Institute at Camp Manitou, a time to reconnect, recharge, learn, and prepare for the year ahead.

The Fall Institute serves as an important reminder of the Resource Centre’s mandate to support the revitalization of First Nations languages, cultures, and traditional skills while also creating space for staff wellness and connection. 🧡

Throughout the gathering, staff participated in activities that brought learning, culture, and fun together, from learning about traditional medicines with Shirley Ewanchuk and preparing a fish fry and bannock to sewing, creating, team-building activities, and spending meaningful time with colleagues.

The Institute also emphasized an important message: taking care of ourselves helps us continue showing up for the First Nations schools and communities we serve.
As we begin another school year, staff return refreshed, connected, and ready to continue supporting language, culture, traditional knowledge, and learning across our communities. 🌿✨

#MFNERC #FirstNationsEducation #LanguageAndCulture #IndigenousLanguages #TraditionalKnowledge #StaffWellness #LandBasedLearning by @mfnerc

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🌿📖 Learn Anishinaabemowin with Anishinaabe ABC Mazina’igan!

Make language learning engaging with Anishinaabe ABC Mazina’igan, the second book in a series by MFNERC Language Facilitator Wanda Barker.

Filled with beautiful illustrations, Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe sentences, and English translations, this resource is a great tool for learners, families, and educators looking to build their language skills and strengthen the use of Anishinaabemowin.

Every word learned and shared helps keep our languages strong for future generations. 💛

📚 Pick up your copy today, LINK IN BIO!

#MFNERC #Anishinaabemowin #OjibweLanguage #LanguageLearning #FirstNationsLanguages #LanguageRevitalization #IndigenousEducation by @mfnerc

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🥎🏆 Celebrating the MFNSS 6th Annual Softball Tournament!

Students from 10 First Nations communities came together for an exciting day of softball, teamwork, friendly competition, and school spirit! 🧡

Congratulations to this year’s top three teams:
🥇 First Place: Chemawawin School
🥈 Second Place: Tataskweyak
🥉 Third Place: Pinaymootang

👏 A big congratulations to all the teams who hit the field: Tataskweyak, Birdtail Sioux, Dakota Plains, Brokenhead, Roseau River, Pinaymootang, Chemawawin, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, Keeseekoowenin, and Kinonjeoshtegon.

Thank you to the students, coaches, staff, and supporters who helped make this year’s tournament a great day! Whether you were competing on the field or cheering from the sidelines, your energy and school spirit made the day one to remember. 🥎✨

Congratulations to all the student-athletes for representing their schools and communities with pride! 🧡

#MFNSS #MFNERC #SoftballTournament #StudentAthletes #FirstNationsEducation by @mfnerc

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