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Module 4, Post#2: Manitoba Teacher Guidebook

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The Manitoba Education and Training staff compiled a list of unit plans for Elementary teachers that are geared at teaching students to value indigenous beliefs and culture.  The guidebook begins by outlining indigenous cultural values such as; respect, caring, honesty and faith. These values coincide well with the character education program of any mainstream school. The value of faith may need to be introduced differently in a mainstream school environment, but it is a concept that can be tied in with hope and finding inner strength.

The guidebook offers three units for each grade from Kindergarten to Grade 4. Each unit touches on indigenous culture while highlighting practical applications for the students and engaging, cross-curricular activities that are meant to get students excited about the culture.

http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/abedu/abdocs/K-4_resource.pdf

Module 3 – Post 4 – Manitoba First Nations Education

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http://www.mfnerc.org/

Manitoba First Nations Education

The website for the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. The Centre provides education support of over 50 First Nation Schools in Manitoba. From the website,

Established in 1999 by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, 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.

Over the years, the MFNERC has evolved from its humble beginnings, providing service on demand with a handful of employees, into a multifaceted organization that meets the needs of Manitoba’s First Nations schools with unparalleled services and support.

The MFNERC facilitates a community education process based on First Nations’ needs, priorities and education plans. The MFNERC promotes community development by providing training and coordinating opportunities for families and other community members. Professional development training is also provided for school board members, administrators, teachers and teaching assistants. The MFNERC works with Manitoba First Nations in the development of partnerships to ensure the highest standards of education are achieved in First Nations schools.

The MFNERC promotes and encourages First Nations involvement in all aspects of the development and implementation of educational change.

The MFNERC is an example of First Nations education being directed by First Nations. Based on the upcoming changes to the First Nations Education Act, the MFNERC may become the or one of the ‘school-division’ like bodies for First Nation schools in Manitoba.