ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 Education Resource Centre Inc. is guided by our mission and vision:

MISSION To help First Nations improve education for all learners to achieve mino-pimatisiwin (, , Ojibwe-Cree); honso aynai (Dene); tokadakiya wichoni washte (Dakota).

VISION 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 Nation jurisdiction. CONTENTS

Messages...... 1 Message from the AMC Grand Chief...... 1 Message from the Chairman of the Board...... 2 Message from the MFNERC Executive Director...... 3 In Memoriam...... 4 Doris (Dowan) Pratt...... 4 Shirley (Malcolm) Fontaine...... 5 Introduction...... 6 Programs...... 7 Science and Technology ...... 7 Numeracy...... 7 Literacy...... 7 Student Learning Assessments ...... 8 Early Learning...... 8 Physical Education and Health...... 8 Education Administration Support...... 8 Instructional Resource Centre...... 8 Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate...... 11 Special Education...... 13 Clinical Services...... 13 Special Education Services...... 13 Training Initiatives ...... 14 Research & Development...... 17 First Nations Language and Culture Program ...... 17 Operations...... 19 Data Management & Information Technology...... 19 Publishing & Communications...... 19 Conferences...... 21 Manitoba First Nations School System...... 22 Human Resources...... 24 Finance...... 25 Two-Year Financial Summary...... 26 School Profiles...... 27

Bunibonibee Cree Nation...... 28 ...... 52 Canupawakpa Dakota Nation...... 30 ...... 53 ...... 31 Poplar River First Nation...... 54 First Nation...... 32 Red Sucker Lake First Nation...... 55 Ebb and Flow First Nation...... 34 Rolling River First Nation...... 56 ...... 35 ...... 57 ...... 37 Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation...... 60 God’s Lake First Nation...... 39 ...... 61 Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation...... 40 First Nation...... 62 First Nation...... 41 ...... 63 Little First Nation...... 42 Sioux Valley Dakota Nation...... 64 ...... 43 St. Theresa Point First Nation...... 66 ...... 44 ...... 69 Mathias Colomb Cree Nation...... 45 ...... 70 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation...... 46 Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve...... 71 Northlands Denesuline First Nation...... 48 First Nation...... 72 O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation...... 49 Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation...... 73 ...... 50

Conclusion...... 74 MESSAGE FROM THE AMC GRAND CHIEF

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) congrat- Thanks to the hard work of MFNERC, we are seeing a ulates Manitoba First Nations Education Resource transformation in the way our children receive educa- Centre (MFNERC) and its staff and board members tion. Our children are being taught in a holistic way, for another successful year. our culture and languages are being preserved, and our children are gaining a new appreciation of their As we take the time to celebrate what has been history and identity. As MFNERC provides education accomplished this year, it is important for us to also services to First Nations, by First Nations, they are reflect on our history and how far we have come. fostering environments where children are taking AMC regularly refers back to Wahbung: Our pride in who they are as First Nations people. Tomorrows. We glean from the wisdom of the lead- We need to continue to restore our inherent jurisdic- ers who have gone before us, who have paved the tion over the education of our children. The work of way for us in many respects. Our leaders who wrote MFNERC has been helping to lead the way. Wahbung identified the ways in which conventional school systems failed us and how education should I wish the board members and staff of MFNERC never be separated from our community, our cultures, another great year. and our way of life.

Sincerely, Grand Chief Arlen Dumas Mathias Colomb Cree Nation

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

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MFNERC has seen a year of changes. We were suc- For 20 years, MFNERC has worked in partnership with cessful in our efforts to request more funding for First First Nations. We also continue to develop partner- Nations-operated schools and saw government pro- ships with universities across to train First grams like New Paths, Special Education, First Nation Nations professionals for the benefit of education Student Success Program (FNSSP), and Education services that our communities need. This year, we Partnerships Program (EPP) recategorized so funding have seen 64 graduates from the RISE (Resource goes directly to First Nations. I am proud that the Inclusive Special Education) program. New training Board played a role in acquiring such benefits for initiatives included two new cohorts: SPARC (Sport, the communities. Physical Activity, Recreation, and Community), and a master of education cohort in School and Applied Child Psychology. Such training will help provide the best level of education and services to our children. It is an exhilarating time of change to be a part of MFNERC. I thank those in the communities, along with MFNERC and MFNSS staff, for carefully looking at our education programs and services so we can provide the best for our students. I am excited about the accomplishments of the past year and look for- ward to further evolution going forward. Ekosani, Chief Clarence Easter Chemawawin Cree Nation

Left to Right: Chief Wayne Desjarlais, Ebb and Flow First Nation; Chief Walter Spence, ; Chief Clarence Easter, Chemawawin Cree Nation; Donovan Mann, Education Director, Swan Lake First Nation; and Chief Garnet Woodhouse, Pinaymootang First Nation

2 Annual Report 2018–2019 MESSAGE FROM THE MFNERC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MFNERC celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, and participating students, continue to inspire youth I extend my gratitude to all those who have worked to pursue careers in science, technology, engineer- diligently over the past two decades for the good of ing, and mathematics (STEM). By offering supports our First Nations students. The Manitoba First Nations through STEM events, we help prepare students to School System (MFNSS) has completed its second achieve academic excellence and mino-pimatisiwin. year and continues to lead the way in First Nations We also celebrated the success of the RISE (Resource education in Manitoba. Inclusive Special Education) cohort program man- A fast-paced year filled with achievement also aged by our Training Institute. This year, 64 First included loss. Our Associate Executive Director, Nations educators earned a post-baccalaureate Shirley (Malcolm) Fontaine, passed away in April 2019. diploma from the University of Manitoba and a Always connected to initiatives that advanced First Certificate of Indigenous Special Education from Nations education and broke new ground, Shirley MFNERC. The RISE cohort supports inclusive class- worked to establish MFNERC and helped forge its rooms and the development of special education positive new directions, all with the children in mind. programming. MFNERC works to support students with education As we evolve, we focus on renewed partnerships with based on a foundation of languages and cultures First Nations leaders, Elders, educators, students, and a philosophy of lifelong learning. We envision school staff, parents and community members. We all students thriving and gaining inspiration for the look forward to working with First Nations to help good and fulfilling life. set our direction, and ultimately, the path to success for our children. One of our proudest moments was sending 10 students to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in New Brunswick this spring, with one student winning the Ekosani, bronze medal. Our annual Regional and Manitoba First Nations Science Fairs, consisting of 400 Lorne C. Keeper, M.Ed Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

www.mfnerc.org 3 IN MEMORIAM

Doris DUZAHAN (Dowan) MANI WIN Pratt Walks Fast Woman

Doris (Dowan) Pratt, Duzahan Mani Win, of Sioux She also served as an official translator for the fed- Valley Dakota Nation, passed to the spirit world on eral government and worked as a private consultant March 6, 2019. Throughout her life, she was an influ- and public speaker. The YWCA in Brandon recognized ential Elder, teacher, education director, principal, Elder Pratt’s contributions to language, culture, and university administrator, lecturer, and author. education by granting her their Lifetime Achievement Award. Elder Pratt worked tirelessly to preserve the Dakota language. She first came to understand the impor- In her early years, she attended a day school and the tance of language when, at the age of six, she began Birtle Indian Residential School in Elkhorn, Manitoba. translating to help the teacher communicate with Later in life, she attended Brandon University, where other First Nations students. She envisioned the she received a master of education. Elder Pratt also development of a First Nations language institute earned a degree from the American Indian Language as the heart of a First Nations university. Development Institute at the University of Arizona. In November 2018, she published a book titled Elder Pratt’s legacy will continue through her chil- Keeping Baby Close: The Making of a Moss Bag. She dren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and also authored Untuwe Pi Kin He – Who We Are as part everyone whom she has mentored and inspired. of the Treaty Elders’ Teachings. Elder Pratt created Many have come to understand the importance of an illustrated Dakota language dictionary in 1982 and the Dakota language and culture through her life’s continued to develop language resources to benefit work in education. Dakota youth and future generations until the time of her passing.

4 Annual Report 2018–2019 IN MEMORIAM

ShirleyKAH BEH ZHI (Malcolm) GWAY DUNG PINEHSEE Fontaine KWE Thunderbird Who Speaks Once Woman

Shirley (Malcolm) Fontaine, Kah Beh Zhi Gway Dung Shirley was a visionary leader, one always willing to Pinehsee Kwe, Associate Executive Director for share her vast knowledge with the people and orga- MFNERC, passed away on April 26, 2019. nizations that she worked with in her educational career. She travelled extensively and attended con- Shirley was a member of the Ebb and Flow First ferences and events presenting to a world audience Nation who began her career in First Nations educa- on Manitoba First Nations education. tion in the late 1970s by working with the Manitoba Indian Education Association. She was one of the Shirley’s faith was grounded in First Nations spir- leaders who conceived and established MFNERC and ituality and culture, and her love of the language worked to implement that vision as the education governed her work. She honoured the gift of language director for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. by speaking Anishinaabemowin as much as possible, always encouraging others to speak their language. Throughout her career in various capacities, Shirley was an avid supporter of MFNERC, existing as a Shirley is deeply missed by many colleagues at mentor and advisor to many people who shared MFNERC and is also missed by friends and family her passion for First Nations children. She had an members who had the privilege and honour of having unwavering commitment to our First Nations and her in their lives. was a devoted ambassador for the importance of education.

“Life is good, enjoy it, live it, and love the gift of life you have been given.” – Shirley (Malcolm) Fontaine

www.mfnerc.org 5 INTRODUCTION

In 1998, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs established School success is promoted through teams that iden- MFNERC to provide second and third level education tify service needs of the schools through consultation services to First Nations schools in Manitoba. and coordinate plans for delivery of appropriate ser- vices. Some services are provided on demand while Second level services are school division-type ser- others are coordinated through team schedules. vices that enhance and strengthen educational MFNERC provides services that include First Nations programming for students, staff, and school admin- Language and Culture, Land-Based Education, istrators directly in the First Nations schools. Early Learning, Literacy and Numeracy, Science and Third level services are department of education-type Technology, Physical Education and Health, Special services such as assisting in education development, Education, Clinical Services, Training Initiatives, accreditation, certification, curriculum, training, Data Management, Research and Development, and advocacy, and other supports required by First Information Technology. Nations in Manitoba. Now in its 20th year, the Centre continues to work MFNERC facilitates a grassroots approach to providing in partnership with Manitoba First Nations leaders, educational services to education staff of 56 schools Elders, educators, students, schools, and parents from 45 First Nations with a student population of and community members to deliver a wide variety over 15,500. MFNSS provides second level services for of culturally appropriate support services based on 10 of these schools in partnership with First Nations the unique needs of the First Nations. that have exercised their treaty right by delegating MFNERC provides a unique, respectful, diverse, and administration of education to MFNERC under the inclusive environment. The Centre promotes First Education Governance Agreement (EGA). Nations languages, culture and traditions, innovation and best practices with consideration of First Nations protocols, research methodologies, and academic research. MFNERC looks to the future, which entails the transformation of the educational services and methods of delivery to the organization’s member First Nations.

6 Annual Report 2018–2019 PROGRAMS RAB SUBEDAR, M.ED DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

MARCELLA MCCORRISTER, M.ED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

The Programs Department delivers support services and professional development to educational staff and school board members in the areas of Early Learning, Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Technology, Student Learning Assessment, Physical Education and Health, School Library Support, Education Administration, and First Nations Studies. Programs is committed to the revitalization, preservation, and promotion of First Nations languages and cultures (Cree, Dakota, Dene, Ojibwe, Ojibwe-Cree). Partnerships between MFNERC, schools, and community members ensure First Nations students have strong identities, knowledge, and skills for living a complete and fulfilling life. Staff worked in teams to facilitate regional roundtables, school-hosted conferences, school visits, and resource development.

Science and Technology Literacy The Science and Technology team supports teacher, The Literacy Program empowers, nurtures, and school, and program development through a inspires learners through their different stages of hands-on, mentorship approach. These programs development. Literacy facilitators integrate First emphasize project-based instruction, community/ Nations perspectives into the ELA curriculum through place-based curriculum, integration of core math- land-based education, reading and writing strate- ematics and ELA skills through science learning gies, and culturally relevant resources. Staff support activities, teacher networking and collaboration, literacy assessments to ensure the proper levelling and guided teacher development through the joint of resources. mentorship of teachers and students.

Numeracy Numeracy staff support math programming and stu- dent outcomes at all grade levels, bridging the gaps provincially with best practices that are culturally and linguistically relevant in a land-based environment. In addition to supporting First Nations languages and cultures, the team provides active support in aca- demic activities, including Grade 12 marking sessions.

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Student Learning Assessments Physical Education and Health Student Learning Assessments improve student Physical Education and Health staff provide teachers, success through continuous school improvement educational assistants, and other school staff with and curriculum-based planning. The assessment practical strategies to develop programming in physi- training initiative for Grades 3, 7, and 8 classroom cal education and health in an inclusive environment. teachers focus on instructional practices in devel- Schools receive support from facilitators, ensuring oping, assessing, and reporting academic learning that these programs align with provincial curriculum competencies. Student performance results from and community-based outcomes. each service-area are compiled for a regional report, which contains data to inform school improvement Education Administration Support and instructional plans. The Education Administration facilitators provide pro- fessional development, promote networking between Early Learning school administrators, offer policy guidance, and Early Learning helps First Nations ensure strong support school board members to foster capacity foundations for children by working with parents, building at the school and community level. as they are their children’s first teachers. Staff assist families and their children’s development from birth Instructional Resource Centre through their school years. Facilitators also work with The Instructional Resource Centres (IRC) in early years teachers, educational assistants, and com- and Thompson provide culturally relevant resources munity organizations to promote and provide early to support local school programming. IRC facilitators learning pedagogy grounded in child development. train school library staff to establish, operate, and maintain local libraries. Schools can order learning materials online from the database hosted on the MFNERC website.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Traditional Land-Based Activities & Numeracy This project involves working with middle years teachers to integrate mathematics curriculum into land-based activities.

Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation in the Community (SPARC) Certificate Program This training cohort completes courses related to the design and delivery of safe, inclusive, and cultur- ally affirming Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program (AYMP) activities. Infused with First Nations teachings and world views, AYMP relies upon young adults to mentor high school students who run the after-school MFNERC Science Fairs physical activity, nutrition, diabetes prevention, and Staff assist students and teachers in developing education programming for children. science projects that integrate math, research, pre- sentation, and public speaking skills. At the school First Nations Astronomy level, over 2,000 students completed projects and participated in school fairs. During the three regional The mobile planetarium provides experiential learn- science fairs (Keewatin, , and the Manitoba ing of astronomy from a First Nations perspective. First Nations Science Fair), 595 Grade 4–12 students The planetarium features teachings about the stars from 39 schools exhibited science projects. and the night sky through traditional constellations and legends, developed and taught over thousands of years by First Nations people in Manitoba. National Science Fair Ten students, from the three regional science fairs, qualified for the Canada-Wide Science Fair, an event featuring the top 400 projects across Canada. MFNERC staff and school teachers mentored these 10 students to complete their research and write academic papers.

First Nations Studies Staff produced resources including Residential School Readings and Lesson Package, Inquiry-Based Learning for Grades K–12: Buffy Sainte Marie, Nation Re-Building Indigenous Governance, Elders support in documenting the Seven Teachings, and the children’s book I Am Dene.

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Schedule of Early Number Assessment (SENA) Electronics and Robotics Staff trained 126 classroom and resource teachers on The program saw a significant increase in resources how to conduct a diagnostic interview with students and participation due to additional funding. A on number sense, prompting teachers to rethink record number of students (28) and teachers (13) assessment for learning practices. Children had fun from six First Nations schools participated in the with math and shared what they had learned. Manitoba Robot Games competition in Winnipeg. Fifteen teachers and 745 students from 14 schools Reading Recovery received training in microcomputer programming and robotics. A Reading Recovery centre opened in Thompson in September 2018 to provide training that addresses the needs of northern communities. The first MFNERC Advanced Senior High Mentorship Reading Recovery Centre Recovery Training Centre This program aims to increase the number of stu- housed at Peguis Central School was established in dents pursuing science in senior high and advanced 2014. teacher development through direct mentorship. Fifteen teachers and 44 students from 14 schools Community-Based School Planning travelled to access laboratory facilities and training in Winnipeg, participating in mentored projects in The planning process in Northlands Denesuline First the areas of soil quality, water quality, nutrition, and Nation outlined three goals: strengthening land- stem cell research. Learning focused on connections based programs, infusing Dene cultural perspectives between traditional knowledge and modern lab facil- in all school programs, and building up all academics. ities and protocols. Teachers, Elders, and parents came together during three meetings to discuss education for their children CHALLENGES and set a direction for their school. Continuing to offer quality services to First Nations schools across Manitoba with a reduced budget and a smaller staff provided challenges. However, examining how to deliver services and implement creative ways to deliver services also brought oppor- tunity. For example, focusing on projects that could involve grouping schools and increasing the number of regional activities led to growth. Developing student success plans during a limited timeframe also involved challenges. Travel and challenging weather, community events, and emer- gencies postponed community meetings. Planning was completed and an understanding was reached for school leadership to lead the implementation of the student success plans.

10 Annual Report 2018–2019 WAPASKWA VIRTUAL COLLEGIATE 295 Students 9–12

COURSES COURSE PARTICIPATING 36 AVAILABLE 459 REGISTRATIONS 25 SCHOOLS

Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate (WVC) helps First Nations students in Manitoba access distance education through innovative online learning opportunities from home or school. WVC is an accredited Manitoba high school that collaborates with First Nations schools to offer the latest, most effective interactive instructional tools and course content available today. The collegiate is committed to students’ academic success, and staff continues to research, incorporate, and support instructional tools and interactive simulations that aid and advance student engagement and learning in an online format.

HIGHLIGHTS

Variety of Course Selection at Home New Course Access to distance education in a thriving online During semester two of the 2018–19 school year, WVC environment assists communities as they strive to piloted its first language course, Ojibwe 11G. Staff meet local challenges and the individual needs of developed the content and organized the resources students. Many communities face difficulty with for over a year before posting the course for semester recruitment and retention of special area teachers two. This course promotes and encourages language (academic math, physics, chemistry, etc.) at the high and culture revitalization in our communities. WVC school level, and they often lack the resources to offer received positive feedback from both the instructor an alternative selection of courses. WVC is a proven, and participating communities and has begun devel- cost-effective solution that keeps students in their oping the Grade 10 level course. community as they work toward their high school diplomas.

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2018–2019 COURSE LIST Grade 9 Applying ICT 115F & 215F Canada in the Contemporary World 10F Cree 11G English Language Arts (ELA) 10F Math 10F Ojibwe 11G Science 10F Grade 10 Digital Film Making 25S Digital Pictures 25S English Language Arts (ELA) 20F Essential Math 20S Geographic Issues of the 21St Century 20F Introduction to Applied & Precalculus Math 20S CHALLENGES Life Work Planning 20S (Career Development) WVC registration statistics for the 2018–19 school Print Communications 25S year show 295 students registered in 459 online Science 20F courses, with an overall course pass rate of 57% (51% Grade 11 for semester 1 and 63% for semester 2). The overall Accounting 30S withdrawal rate from WVC classes was 51% (61% for Active Healthy Lifestyles 30F semester 1 and 41% for semester 2). Although the Biology 30S statistics appear somewhat low, they are typical for Chemistry 30S online course success rates. One issue that affected Desktop Publishing 35S the success and withdrawal rates was the need for English Language Arts: Comprehensive Focus Arts 30S upgrades to bandwidth and/or a more dedicated net- Essential Mathematics 30S work in communities with limited connection speeds. History of Canada 30F Unfortunately, upgrading bandwidth is difficult due Interactive Websites 35S to high costs. Physics 30S Precalculus Math 30S In addition, local timetable conflicts became barri- ers to student’s online attendance and the current Web Design 35S instructional model. WVC plans to address these Grade 12 issues by altering current courses toward a more Biology 40S independent learning style, thereby increasing their Chemistry 40S flexibility to accommodate local programming and Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies 40S community demands. During these course revisions, an increase to current staffing levels will help avoid English Language Arts (ELA): Transactional Focus 40S interruption of teaching services. Global Issues 40S Physics 40S Precalculus Math 40S

12 Annual Report 2018–2019 SPECIAL EDUCATION MARGARET SCOTT, PhD DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

DON SHACKEL, PhD ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Education facilitators develop programs that support educators working with children with excep- tionalities in First Nations schools. The program provides enhanced services in three main areas: Special Education Services, Training Initiatives, and Clinical Services (school-based).

Clinical Services Special Education Services Clinical Services offers much-needed interventions Special Education Services staff work with educa- for students who require specialized support. The tors, educational assistants, and resource teachers team coordinates rehabilitation services, including to support students with special needs, including ongoing communication with clinical partners in those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder service delivery. Clinical Services includes 52 staff (ADHD) or autism/fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. representing 10 clinical disciplines: Facilitators also work in the areas of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and remedial programming. • Area/Discipline Team Leads • Speech and Language Pathology • Occupational Therapy • Physiotherapy • Unified Referral and Intake System (URIS) Nurse • Education Audiology • Literacy Coaches • Deaf Hard of Hearing Educators • Student Support Facilitators • School Psychology • American Sign Language (ASL)

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Masters in Inclusive Language and Literacy 22 1 Ebb and Flow First Nation 1 Fisher River Cree Nation 1 Mathias Colomb Cree Nation 1 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 1 Cree Nation 1 Opaskwayak Cree Nation 1 Peguis First Nation 1 Pinaymootang First Nation 1 Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation 3 Sapotaweyak Cree Nation 1 1 Training Initiatives St. Theresa Point First Nation 2 Training Initiatives provides accredited professional Tataskweyak Cree Nation 1 development required to implement innovative pro- Swan Lake First Nation 1 gramming in schools. Our participants are primarily Sagkeeng First Nation 3 First Nations staff employed at either First Nations Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation 1 schools, MFNSS, or MFNERC. In October 2018, 64 students graduated with their post-baccalaureate Masters in Speech and Language Pathology 4 in special education diploma from the University of Minot State University Manitoba. The student success rate for the program Sagkeeng First Nation 2 was 97% with 29 more RISE students enrolled in 2019. Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation 1 Sioux Valley Dakota Nation 1 ENROLLMENT Educational Assistant Certificate Training (EA) 95 Master of Education in School and Applied 16 11 Child Psychology | U of Calgary & U of Manitoba Little Saskatchewan First Nation 9 Ebb and Flow First Nation 1 Poplar River First Nation 19 Fisher River Cree Nation 1 Sapotaweyak Cree Nation 11 Garden Hill First Nation 1 St. Theresa Point First Nation 33 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 1 York Factory Cree Nation 12 Northlands Denesuline First Nation 1 EA Program Graduates 2018–2019 54 1 Northlands Denesuline First Nation- June 9, 2018 6 Peguis First Nation 2 Sagkeeng First Nation - June 16, 2018 19 Rolling River First Nation 1 Peguis First Nation - March 15, 2019 14 St. Theresa Point First Nation 5 Tataskweyak Cree Nation - March 22, 2019 15 Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation 1 Tataskweyak Cree Nation 1

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Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences: 6 Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Fisher River Cree Nation 1 Narrows First Nation 1 Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation 1 Long Plain First Nation 1 Norway House Cree Nation 1 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 1

Resource Inclusive Special Education (RISE) 64 Graduates - October 2018 Brokenhead Ojibway Nation 1 5 Chemawawin Cree Nation 2 Cross Lake First Nation 9 Resource Inclusive Special Education (RISE) 29 Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation 1 Bloodvein First Nation 1 Ebb and Flow First Nation 5 Chemawawin Cree Nation 1 Fisher River Cree Nation 1 Fisher River Cree Nation 2 Garden Hill First Nation 1 Garden Hill First Nation 4 Hollow Water First Nation 1 God’s Lake Narrows First Nation 2 Keeseekoowenin First Nation 1 Long Plain First Nation 2 Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation 2 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 2 Lake Manitoba First Nation 2 Northlands Denesuline First Nation 1 Lake St. Martin First Nation 1 Peguis First Nation 3 Long Plain First Nation 1 Pinaymootang First Nation 1 Manto Sipi Cree Nation 2 Poplar River First Nation 2 Mathias Colomb Cree Nation 3 Red Sucker Lake First Nation 1 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation 2 Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation 3 Northlands Denesuline First Nation 1 Swan Lake First Nation 1 Opaskwayak Cree Nation 2 Tataskweyak Cree Nation 1 Peguis First Nation 1 2 Poplar River First Nation 5 Sagkeeng First Nation 1 GRADUATES IN 2018 Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation 1 RESOURCE INCLUSIVE SPECIAL Sapotaweyak Cree Nation 3 64 EDUCATION (RISE) PROGRAM Sioux Valley Dakota Nation 5 St. Theresa Point First Nation 1 GRADUATES 2018-2019 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Tataskweyak Cree Nation 2 54 CERTIFICATE TRAINING (EA) Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve 1 Wasagamack First Nation 1 2018-2019 STUDENT 290 ENROLLMENT

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HIGHLIGHTS Out of a student population of over 15,500, Special • a system of community-based supports, involv- Education received 2,252 new referrals this school ing clinicians who are extremely hard to find and year. The department has an active caseload of over have specific skills 3,000 students, with 1,665 students on waiting lists, • effective safeguarded services (supervised and not including small or large group interventions. monitored practice, file reviews, consistent clin- A province-wide database and electronic clinical ical record keeping, performance appraisals, record-keeping system promotes interdisciplinary interdisciplinary practice) collaboration and protection of personal health and • the only clinical education system in Manitoba education information. offering all clinical disciplines On average, each MFNERC clinician now provides • the distribution of over two million dollars of sen- services to over 100 students (10–40 students per sory equipment for First Nations schools this year community), along with their caregivers and teachers. An effective model under First Nations jurisdiction CHALLENGES was implemented to provide: Student demand exceeds funding, and staff short- • economies of scale (cost-effective) ages in the areas of literacy and school psychology have resulted in a waitlist of 1,665 students who need • a move from contract to full-time employees, clinical support. In the future, new staff onboarding which is two to three times more cost-effec- from MFNERC training programs , along with access tive and allows for consistent follow up and to additional funding to hire First Nations clinicians, intervention will help to fill this gap.

16 Annual Report 2018–2019 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT VIOLET OKEMAW, PhD DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Research and Development (R&D) is responsible for the projects and initiatives that guide the creation of curriculum resources, all infused with First Nations perspectives. These resources—in print, audio, and video format—are developed in partnership with the education leadership in First Nations schools. Staff consults with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members throughout the development process. The four main activity areas included the Manitoba First Nations Archives Initiative, First Nations Curriculum Framework, Land-Based Education Curriculum Development Project, and Annual Land-Based Youth Education Gathering.

HIGHLIGHTS

First Nations Language and Culture Program Land-Based Curriculum First Nations Language and Culture facilitators con- Development Working Groups tinued to provide service delivery for Cree, Dakota, R&D team members, along with Elders, Knowledge Dene, Ojibwe, and Ojibwe-Cree communities and Keepers, language teachers, and land-based educa- schools. Thirty-one schools received language and tors, compiled land-based units and lesson plans for culture-based assistance, including instructional a land-based curriculum under development. Those planning, resource sharing, and collaborative devel- involved consisted of northern and southern First opment of teacher and student materials. Other areas Nations representatives with fluency and knowledge of support included technology training and a broad in one of the five First Nations languages. scope of school and community projects and initia- tives. Facilitators regularly guided regional gatherings and roundtables and working group sessions on lan- guage-specific curriculum development. Staff also facilitated recordings of community histories for use in future projects, including archival work and the interactive mapping project.

www.mfnerc.org 17 Curriculum Framework Pilot Project Model First Nations Language Instructor and Infor- Staff will present a curriculum pilot project model mation Technology Training Sessions to several Manitoba First Nations for their review. MFNERC provided regional training sessions on R&D based their project model on a literature review instructional planning and teacher and student of dual language programs implemented in both strategies for learning and assessment. Staff inte- the United States and New Zealand. The Heritage grated training sessions with IT training, with a Language Program centres on the recovery of the focus on computer literacy. The five training ses- lost or endangered languages, affirming students’ sions that make up this initiative are First Nations culture, language, and identity. Ongoing consultation language-based, allowing for participants to share with First Nations schools on a teacher’s handbook more strategies, create more lessons and resources, and community-based kits are also underway. and engage in more collaborative planning.

Land-Based Youth Education Gathering CHALLENGES Over 200 participants from nine MFNERC-affiliated MFNERC’s year-to-year funding contributes to a lack schools attended the 9th Annual Land-Based Youth of stable financing for departments. During the 2018– Gathering. Students participated in 19 land-based 19 fiscal year, the First Nations Language and Culture educational events, such as animal hide tanning, and First Nations Studies teams amalgamated with snowshoeing, storytelling, bannock making, tea R&D to reduce costs—staff and funding changes pro- boiling, traditional medicine preparations, ribbon vided opportunities for increased capacity building, and jingle dressmaking, and ice fishing. Elders, ongoing collaboration, and resource sharing and Knowledge Keepers, land-based teachers and school training. staff, community members, and Centre staff helped make this land-based gathering a success.

18 Annual Report 2018–2019 OPERATIONS HOWARD BURSTON, B.ED DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Operations helps the Centre run smoothly in the areas of Data Management, Information Technology (IT), Publishing and Communications, and Office Management. The overall goal of Operations is to create the highest level of efficiency possible in the organization.

Data Management & Publishing & Communications Information Technology The Publishing and Communications Department IT provides first and second level operational assis- is the production hub for the organization, sharing tance, including a central Service Desk, quality content through multimedia, online, and print. hardware and licensing, Internet networks, and the Publishing works for and in communities, docu- scheduling of regular technician visits to schools menting events and classroom activities through and staff. Data Management maintains the Student video and photography. Print activities include the Information System (SIS), all while providing com- design and distribution of educational resources in prehensive organizational data backup and business the area of cultures, traditions, languages, and cur- continuity for core services. riculum development. The unit provides developed resources to schools in affiliated First Nations and makes resources available to both the public and educators through the online shop.

NEW CURRICULUM 25 RESOURCES PUBLISHED

NEW ONLINE 60 VIDEOS RELEASED

www.mfnerc.org 19 MFNERC | Operations

HIGHLIGHTS This fiscal year, the SIS continued to manage data for First Nations schools and maintained approximately 99% uptime, with minimal outages of service due to scheduled maintenance. Another highlight included the continuation of IT provided desktop, laptop, and server licensing for all Microsoft products. IT also facilitated an iPad project that equipped both IT and Programs staff in becoming trained and certified to help teachers use iPads in the classroom. As an ongoing service, Operations provided Maplewood support and training to all communities with a staff of two trainers. Maplewood is a web- based application used to manage data collected on of the students who took part in either the regional a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Ultimately, science fairs or large annual science fair at the this application helped leaders continue to make University of Manitoba. decisions, establish priorities, and produce required reports. Publishing and Communications partnered on sig- nificant projects centred on First Nations languages Publishing and Communications had a busy but and cultures, including the Songs in the Key of Cree, a successful year. The department produced a high language revitalization project written and performed volume of books and multimedia projects, with by award-winning Tomson Highway. approximately 25 books or curriculum documents completed or in-progress. CHALLENGES Members of the multimedia team worked with Many communities can only access high-speed MFNERC Science Fair finalists, promoting the success Internet through expensive satellite connections plagued with slow speeds and delays. MFNERC con- tinued to work towards reliable, high-speed Internet in the communities we serve. Quality Internet enables our staff to maintain and update systems in the schools, even in remote areas. Publishing and Communications recognize that staff- ing is an ongoing challenge. The organization relies on the unit for production and multimedia support. The talent and work ethic of the staff have contrib- uted to the general success of the organization.

20 Annual Report 2018–2019 MFNERC | Operations

Conferences CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS Three annual conferences—Circle of Knowledge Lighting the Fire 1,153 and Practices (CKP), Lighting the Fire (LTF), and the Honouring Our Heritage—Celebrating the First Nations Early Learning Conference—aim to International Year of Indigenous Languages inspire thought and growth through professional Circle of Knowledge & Practices 687 development opportunities rooted in First Nations Language Is Life languages and traditional approaches to education. First Nations understand that education and learning Early Learning 413 are lifelong journeys, inclusive of a person’s physical, Nurturing the Spirit of the Developing Child emotional, intellectual, and spiritual self.

HIGHLIGHTS CKP and LTF conferences saw hundreds of delegates attending professional development sessions focused on land-based education, language integration, and Traditional Knowledge. The CKP conference had 687 participants with access to 37 enriching workshops. The LTF conference had 1,153 total participants attending 49 workshops. The Early Learning Conference included an Elders panel titled Wisdom Speaks: Elders and Grandparents. The panel included Modest Antsanen (Dene), Ruth Norton (Ojibwe), Irvin Wilson (Ojibwe), Don Robertson (Cree), Eunice Beardy (Cree), Helen Lagorio (Ojibwe- Cree), and Angele Enekwinnare (Dene).

www.mfnerc.org 21 MANITOBA FIRST NATIONS SCHOOL SYSTEM NORA MURDOCK, PhD DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

CHARLES COCHRANE, B.ED DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & OPERATIONS

The Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS) is a result of the Education Governance Agreement reached in December 2016 through a partnership between 10 First Nations, MFNERC, and the Government of Canada. It has been two years since MFNSS began administering and managing elementary and second- ary education programs and services in partnership with 10 First Nations:

Bloodvein First Nation Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation Miskooseepi School Keeseekoowenin School Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Lake Manitoba First Nation Sergeant Tommy Prince School Lake Manitoba School Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation Lake St. Martin First Nation Mahpiya Hdega School Lake St. Martin School Fox Lake Cree Nation Pinaymootang First Nation Fox Lake School Pinaymootang School York Factory First Nation Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation George Saunders Memorial School Ginew School

MFNSS provides a quality, holistic, and culturally relevant education for First Nations students by nurturing each child’s growth and encouraging their development as lifelong learners. MFNSS manages Nursery to Grade 12 education, the Private Home Placement Program (PHP), and tuition for high school students attending schools off-reserve. MFNSS also administers school transportation, facilities, and operations.

HIGHLIGHTS This year, MFNSS continued to prioritize First Nations MFNSS continued to streamline programs, policies, languages and cultures as the foundation for educa- procedures, and processes on a system-wide basis. tion and worked diligently with schools to support The school system also worked with First Nations to programing, projects, and initiatives. Guidance from strengthen unity between the schools. Elders and community members is an ongoing prior- This year, the school system provided staff with ity for MFNSS schools in creating unique language, training opportunities and professional develop- culture, and land-based programs. ment, including Nominal Roll, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Response to Intervention (RTI),

22 Annual Report 2018–2019 Vision Screening, Orton-Gillingham Approach, and Community planning meetings focused on language, Level I Violence Threat Risk Assessment. PLCs helped culture, and land-based programming to produce a to support collaboration, networking, and the shar- plan for language revitalization where parents and ing of best practices. Community-hosted gatherings community members can contribute to its success. included a focus on First Nations languages and cul- The reconfiguration of the Student Information tures, mathematics, data management, and science. System (SIS) Maplewood database in schools is ongo- MFNSS coordinated two PHP forums that focused ing. MFNSS provided ongoing support for schools’ on community and parental involvement, providing information workers and staff with one-to-one train- students and parents an opportunity to share what ing and Service Desk support via email or phone calls. they would like to see offered in the PHP program. Schools hosted basketball, softball, and track and Orientation sessions were also held for new students field events that fostered unity between First Nations, entering the program. Students and parents were which helped build students’ self-confidence and able to learn about transition supports available in sportsmanship. urban centres. Student support services staff worked with the URIS CHALLENGES nurse educator from the MFNERC Clinical Services Strategic planning is continuing to develop and align Department to identify procedures for effective the school and facilitator/coordinator work plans health care planning. This included classifying the which takes time. MFNSS is continuing the review complexity of health care procedures and providing and revision of the Strategic Plan in collaboration training to staff assigned to support children with with school administration and staff. This approach special health care needs. is essential for respecting the diversity and unique- ness of First Nations and maintaining their right to determine education priorities for their children.

www.mfnerc.org 23 HUMAN RESOURCES DELORES DANIELS HR MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The Human Resources Department is responsible for all recruitment and retention for both MFNERC and MFNSS. Human Resources is consistent in the recruitment and selection process of teachers, educational assistants, and support staff. The department maintains communication with local school administration to provide support in all aspects of onboarding new staff. In addition, the Centre funds a dedicated information worker position in each First Nation. Currently, MFNERC employs 261 staff while MFNSS employs 375, for a total of 636 employees. The organiza- tion strives to recruit qualified First Nations employees, prioritizing this population during the recruitment process; the Centre employs 197 Status employees and 64 non-Status employees.

HIGHLIGHTS This fiscal year, Human Resources maintained a languages in the schools. Human Resources will for- low turnover of current teaching and support staff mally approve and implement this policy in the fall at MFNSS schools, successfully filling all positions of 2019. at new schools in both Lake St. Martin and Lake An additional highlight included the hiring of an Manitoba First Nations. employee relations assistant to act as a liaison in The department also provided specialized recruit- potential employee issues. ment services to First Nations schools. To accomplish this goal, MFNERC hired two additional Human CHALLENGES Resources assistants, one to specifically recruit teach- Though challenges arise when recruiting teachers for ers and one to oversee the recruitment of educational the northern communities, the department has seen assistants and support staff. significant improvements in the overall turnover rate. Human Resources recently developed a policy for Human Resources has experienced difficulties filling a language fluency allowance as an incentive to all vacancies in one community due to remoteness pursue the preservation of traditional First Nations and lack of amenities. The department is providing retention incentives to prospective candidates to fulfill these jobs.

24 Annual Report 2018–2019 FINANCE GEORGE MERASTY B.COMM. (H) CA, CPA, CAFM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

SARAH COOK B.COMM. (H) CA, CPA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

MFNERC’s Finance Department implements the financial plans and policies of the organization. The main strategic financial objective of the Centre is efficient management of education funds. Finance carries out this objective through the cost-effective management of internal financial operations, efficient negotiations, monitoring funded projects, all while strategically managing the organization’s investments.

HIGHLIGHTS The Finance Department is made up of a proficient Also initialized this fiscal year is the use of Laserfiche: and experienced team, who ensure the financial Enterprise Content Management (ECM) by Accounts integrity of the organization. The positive reputation Payable. This paperless process accelerates process- established by Finance maintains the organization’s ing time, while also improving audit and storage success in its requests for additional funding, as documents in an efficient and traceable manner. funders express their confidence in MFNERC’s rigor- ous reporting and management. During the 2018–19 CHALLENGES fiscal year, the organization received high accolades The onboarding of new MFNSS schools can be a from stakeholders regarding a strong pattern of com- challenge when organizing an in-depth capital prehensive reporting, including a top grade in the asset tracking system. Finance is currently looking annual financial audit. to improve their existing system, which will benefit Finance recently implemented the Sage Human several schools through the creation of efficient pol- Resource Management System. This system enables icies and procedures. both Finance and Human Resources to integrate infor- Currently, MFNSS school administration has to mation for payroll, benefits, and employee records, request access to their respective financial informa- reducing the administrative workload for the two tion through Human Resources. Finance is seeking departments. to establish a system where school staff can access their financial statements and review general ledger with simpler access.

www.mfnerc.org 25 Two-Year Financial Summary Actual Actual

2017 - 18 2018 - 19

ISC REVENUE NEW PATHS $ 4,751,862 7% $ 4,380,758 6% SPECIAL EDUCATION $ 8,301,015 12% $ 6,129,822 8% FNSSP $ 20,457,200 31% $ 14,596,753 20%

EPP $ 1,315,128 2% $ 2,235,142 3% OTHER CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS $ 4,118,737 6% $ 3,044,878 4%

SURPLUS RETURNED $ (244,709) 0% $ - 0%

TOTAL ISC - MFNERC $ 38,699,233 $ 30,387,353 MFNSS $ 21,815,757 33% $ 35,927,060 49%

TOTAL ISC - MFNSS $ 21,815,757 $ 35,927,060 GRAND TOTAL - ISC $ 60,514,990 $ 66,314,413 FNIHB - JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE $ 3,568,816 5% $ 5,417,290 7% OTHER REVENUE $ 2,675,309 4% $ 1,963,954 3%

GRAND TOTAL REVENUE $ 66,759,114 $ 73,695,657

EXPENSES BY PROGRAM SALARIES & BENEFITS $ 14,598,007 22% $ 19,703,116 27%

TRAVEL $ 3,505,798 5% $ 5,333,938 7% PROJECTS, RESOURCES, ADMIN & OTHER $ 21,538,081 32% $ 13,252,256 18% EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO SCHOOLS $ 4,886,831 7% $ - 0%

MFNSS $ 21,815,757 33% $ 35,942,832 48% GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 66,344,474 $ 74,232,142

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) $ 414,640 $ (536,485)

MFNERC STAFF 235 253 RevenueINFORMATION 2018-2019 WORKERS 14 14 MFNSS 336 389

TOTAL 585 656 INFORMATION WORKERS (total #) New Paths 36 36 Special Education FNSSP EPP Other Contribution Agreements Surplus Returned MFNSS Other Revenue

26 Annual Report 2018–2019 SCHOOL PROFILES

The School Profiles for 2018–19 represent the total number of school service visits, number of school days, and percentage of school days that MFNERC staff provided services based on 190 average school days per year. The Service Report Tracking System (SRTS) is an internal database to track and document services pro- vided to First Nations schools. MFNERC staff are required to report all school services, projects, and regional gatherings, including cancellations.1 The Centre houses the SRTS data for accountability purposes—service reports are usually signed off by principals. Keeping data current for aggregate reporting for First Nations is important for communication, planning, and reporting purposes.

SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS Service needs vary between communities as reflected • Technology services are provided onsite, but in the School Profiles. MFNERC provides services to many services are provided through remote con- schools with student populations ranging from 11 nections to schools, which helps to reduce travel students to 1,092 students. Services are provided costs and travel time. Both the remote solutions onsite, regionally, and remotely in the following ways: and onsite visits are tracked in a separate data- base as part of the Service Desk System. Only • As part of the school planning process, service the onsite technology visits are tracked in the needs are identified by the school plan goals SRTS database. and priorities. MFNERC staff help to facili- tate the development, review, and revision of • Professional development and training oppor- school plans through an interdisciplinary team tunities are also provided at various regional approach. They engage with school adminis- gatherings such as conferences including the tration and school staff on the school plan, and Training Insititute cohort training sessions. coordinate team plans for delivery of services as • The development of resources and programs identified by the schools. involves community engagement and input at • Clinicians coordinate service delivery to students both community and regional levels, and some based on the referral process and student case- First Nations participate in working groups, advi- loads, and schedules are developed based on sory group committees, and pilot projects. student needs. Clinicians also provide training, professional development, and coaching to 1 Aggregate SRTS data was compiled and analyzed for this annual report. Cancelled onsite visits due to school closures or inclement school staff to support students who require clin- weather, as examples, were omitted. If more than one staff from the same program area, such as literacy, co-facilitated a service, this was ical services such as speech language pathology counted as one visit. Data for the gatherings, training sessions, and and occupational therapy. resource development sections were accessed from program annual reports and SRTS.

www.mfnerc.org 27 BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION Bunibonibee Cree Nation is located along the eastern shore of Oxford Lake, 950 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Bunibonibee Cree Nation has a total population of 3,200 registered members with an on-reserve population of 2,541. This community has two schools with a combined student population of 759.

OXFORD HOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 499 Students N-6

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 50 SERVICE VISITS 120 DAYS SERVICED 63 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 22 46 School Administration 1 1 Early Learning 4 8 School Success Plan 1 1 First Nation Language and Culture 1 2 Special Education | Clinical Services 25 68 First Nations Studies 1 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2 6 Library Services - IRC 3 11 Occupational Therapy 3 9 Literacy 6 14 Physiotherapy 3 7 Numeracy 2 2 School Psychology 4 11 Physical Education and Health 2 2 Special Education Program Support 3 8 Science and Technology 2 5 Speech and Language 7 19 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Student Wellness 3 8 Information Technology 2 5 Data Management 2 5

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) Assessment Training Workshops FNCF Community Engagement Session Basic Library Training (N–12) Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Clinical Services Regional Conference (FACT) Community Youth Wellness Forum Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Cree First Nations Language Instructor Training Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Workshop High School Math Roundtable First Nations Portable Planetarium K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training

28 Annual Report 2018–2019 1972 MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 260 Students 7-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 36 SERVICE VISITS 60 DAYS SERVICED 32 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 12 14 School Administration 3 3 First Nation Language and Culture 1 2 School Success Plan 3 3 First Nations Studies 1 1 Special Education | Clinical Services 17 30 Learning Assessment 1 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 1 Literacy 3 4 Occupational Therapy 4 7 Numeracy 4 4 Physiotherapy 1 3 Physical Education and Health 2 2 School Psychology 4 10 Information Technology 4 13 Speech and Language 5 6 Data Management 4 13 Student Wellness 2 3

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Reading Recovery Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Resource Teacher Meetings National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Robotics and Coding Workshops Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium Physical Education Health Program Gathering Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Test Marking Training

www.mfnerc.org 29 CANUPAWAKPA DAKOTA NATION Canupawakpa Dakota Nation is located in southwestern Manitoba along Highway 83, only 72 kilometres southwest of Brandon. Canupawakpa Dakota Nation is home to 681 registered members with 301 living on-reserve.

WAMBDI IYOTAKE SCHOOL 11 Students N-K

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 37 SERVICE VISITS 40 DAYS SERVICED 21 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 15 15 School Administration 2 2 Early Learning 3 3 School Success Plan 2 2 First Nation Language and Culture 6 6 Special Education | Clinical Services 20 23 First Nations Studies 1 1 Occupational Therapy 7 8 Library Services - IRC 1 1 Special Education Program Support 4 5 Numeracy 2 2 Speech and Language 8 9 Science and Technology 1 1 Unified Referral Intake System Nurse 1 1 Student Learning Assessment 1 1

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Basic Library Training (N–12) First Nations Early Learning Conference Community-Based First Nations Language Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources and Culture Roundtable Resource Teacher Meetings Dakota Nation Language Instructor Training

30 Annual Report 2018–2019 CHEMAWAWIN CREE NATION Chemawawin Cree Nation is located at Oleson Point on the south shore of , west of Easterville. Chemawawin Cree Nation has a total population of 1,944 members with 1,538 living on-reserve.

CHEMAWAWIN SCHOOL 547 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 82 SERVICE VISITS 171DAYS SERVICED 90 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Academic 39 64 Assessment Training Workshops Early Learning 7 11 Clinical Services Regional First Nation Language and Culture 5 9 Cree First Nations Language Instructor Training First Nations Studies 3 3 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Workshop Literacy 5 6 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Numeracy 13 27 First Nations Early Learning Conference Science and Technology 1 1 FNCF Community Engagement Session Student Learning Assessment 5 7 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Classroom Resources & Development 1 2 Conference (FACT) Research and Development 1 2 Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Information Technology 1 4 High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Data Management 1 4 High School Literacy Roundtable School Administration 1 1 High School Math Roundtable School Success Plan 1 1 K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process Special Education | Clinical Services 40 100 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Deaf and Hard of Hearing 4 12 Lighting the Fire Conference Occupational Therapy 7 21 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Physiotherapy 4 8 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources School Psychology 5 14 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Special Education Program Support 6 11 Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement Speech and Language 7 16 Test Marking Training Student Wellness 7 18 Publishing and Communications: Multimedia Project Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute WVC Advisory Committee Meetings WVC Student Enrollment/ School-Based Facilitator

www.mfnerc.org 31 CROSS LAKE FIRST NATION Cross Lake First Nation is located 190 air kilometres south of Thompson and 520 air kilometres north of Winnipeg. Cross Lake First Nation, a Cree community, is comprised of 8,838 members with 6,171 living on-re- serve. This community has two schools with a combined student population of 1,617.

OTTER SCHOOL 1,092 Students N-7

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 69 SERVICE VISITS 165 DAYS SERVICED 87 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 27 55 Special Education | Clinical Services 40 102 Early Learning 8 12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 7 23 First Nation Language and Culture 3 3 Literacy Coaching 3 8 Literacy 6 16 Occupational Therapy 9 22 Numeracy 5 15 Physiotherapy 5 13 Science and Technology 1 1 Special Education Program Support 6 14 Student Learning Assessment 4 8 Speech and Language 5 13 School Administration 2 8 Student Wellness 5 9 School Success Plan 2 8

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy 9th Annual Land-Based Youth Education Gathering Workshop Annual Principals’ Roundtable Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Assessment Training Workshops First Nation Schools Gardening Program Clinical Services Regional FNCF Community Engagement Session Community Histories Project FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group Cree First Nations Language Instructor Training Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Conference (FACT)

32 Annual Report 2018–2019 MIKISEW HIGH SCHOOL 525 Students 8-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 29 SERVICE VISITS 63 DAYS SERVICED 33 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 12 18 Special Education | Clinical Services 16 40 First Nation Language and Culture 2 2 Literacy Coaching 2 6 First Nations Studies 2 2 Occupational Therapy 3 3 Numeracy 5 9 Physiotherapy 1 1 Science and Technology 2 4 School Psychology 1 5 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Special Education Program Support 1 2 School Administration 1 5 Speech and Language 3 3 School Success Plan 1 5 Student Wellness 5 20

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Physical Education Health Program Gathering High School Math Roundtable Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process Test Marking Training K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Resource Teacher Meetings Lighting the Fire Conference Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium Local History of Cross Lake Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

www.mfnerc.org 33 EBB AND FLOW FIRST NATION Ebb and Flow First Nation is located in western Manitoba, 240 kilometres from Winnipeg. Resting on the west side of Lake Manitoba and off Highway 278, this Ojibwe community has a total population of 3,223 members with 1,810 living on-reserve.

EBB AND FLOW SCHOOL 700 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 67 SERVICE VISITS 116 DAYS SERVICED 61 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Academics 24 38 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute Early Learning 2 2 9th Annual Land-Based Youth Education Gathering First Nation Language and Culture 3 4 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nations Studies 1 1 Assessment Training Workshops Literacy 4 6 Clinical Services Regional Numeracy 7 13 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Science and Technology 6 10 Workshop Student Learning Assessment 1 2 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training School Administration 5 6 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices School Success Plan 5 6 Conference Special Education | Clinical Services 38 72 First Nations Early Learning Conference Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 3 FNCF Community Engagement Session Literacy Coaching 5 8 High School Math Roundtable Occupational Therapy 10 20 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Physiotherapy 5 10 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session School Psychology 2 4 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Speech and Language 7 15 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Student Wellness 6 12 Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training Physical Education Health Program Gathering Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement Test Marking Training Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

34 Annual Report 2018–2019 FISHER RIVER CREE NATION Fisher River Cree Nation, or Ochékwi Sípí Cree Nation, is located 193 north of Winnipeg and is comprised of two reserves, Fisher River 44 and Fisher River 44A. Fisher River Cree Nation is home to 3,999 registered members with 1,980 living on-reserve.

CHARLES SINCLAIR SCHOOL 293 Students N-6

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 70 SERVICE VISITS 99 DAYS SERVICED 52 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 18 20 School Administration 2 2 Early Learning 1 1 School Success Plan 2 2 First Nation Language and Culture 2 3 Special Education | Clinical Services 49 75 First Nations Studies 3 3 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2 2 Literacy 1 1 Occupational Therapy 12 21 Numeracy 8 8 Physiotherapy 6 9 Physical Education and Health 1 1 Special Education Program Support 8 9 Science and Technology 1 2 Speech and Language 12 23 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Student Wellness 9 11 Information Technology 1 2 Data Management 1 2

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute Development Regional Gathering 9th Annual Land-Based Youth Education Gathering First Nations Early Learning Conference Annual Principals’ Roundtable FNCF Community Engagement Session Assessment Training Workshops Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Clinical Services Regional Conference (FACT) Community Youth Wellness Forum Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy High School Literacy Roundtable Workshop High School Math Roundtable

www.mfnerc.org 35 FISHER RIVER HIGH SCHOOL 156 Students 7-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 21 SERVICE VISITS 22 DAYS SERVICED 12 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academics 10 10 School Administration 1 1 Literacy 5 5 School Success Plan 1 1 Numeracy 2 2 Special Education | Clinical Services 9 10 Physical Education and Health 1 1 Occupational Therapy 1 1 Science and Technology 1 1 Physiotherapy 2 3 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Special Education Program Support 1 1 Information Technology 1 1 Speech and Language 3 3 Data Management 1 1 Student Wellness 2 2

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools)

K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement Lighting the Fire Conference Test Marking Training MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Resource Teacher Meetings Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium Northern Land-Based Curriculum Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Physical Education Health Program Gathering WVC Student Enrollment

36 Annual Report 2018–2019 GARDEN HILL FIRST NATION Garden Hill First Nation is located on the northeastern shore of Island Lake, accessible only by air or on winter ice roads. Garden Hill First Nation, an Ojibwe-Cree community, is home to 4,810 registered mem- bers with 4,006 living on-reserve. This community has two schools with a combined student population of 1,314.

KISTIGANWACHEENG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 798 Students N-6

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 52 SERVICE VISITS 100DAYS SERVICED 53 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 18 27 School Administration 1 1 Early Learning 4 5 School Success Plan 1 1 First Nation Language and Culture 2 2 Special Education | Clinical Services 31 65 First Nations Studies 2 2 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 5 12 Literacy 3 7 Educational Audiology 1 4 Numeracy 1 1 Literacy Coaching 1 1 Physical Education and Health 1 2 Occupational Therapy 7 12 Science and Technology 3 5 Physiotherapy 3 7 Student Learning Assessment 2 3 School Psychology 1 2 Information Technology 2 7 Special Education Program Support 2 3 Data Management 1 3 Speech and Language 8 14 IT Support 1 4 Student Wellness 2 7 URIS Nurse 1 3

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools)

3rd Annual Island Lake Regional Science Fair First Nations Early Learning Conference Annual Principals’ Roundtable FNCF Community Engagement Session Assessment Training Workshops Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Clinical Services Regional Conference (FACT) Community-Based First Nations Language and Culture Garden Hill First Nation Literacy PD Session Roundtable First Nations Schools Gardening Program Deaf and Hard of Hearing Language Camp Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Workshop Island Lake First Nations Language Instructor Training

www.mfnerc.org 37 GARDEN HILL FIRST NATION HIGH SCHOOL 516 Students 7-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 47 SERVICE VISITS 76 DAYS SERVICED 40 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 17 28 School Administration 4 4 First Nation Language and Culture 2 3 School Success Plan 4 4 First Nations Studies 3 5 Special Education | Clinical Services 25 41 Literacy 3 4 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 5 12 Numeracy 6 12 Occupational Therapy 6 6 Physical Education and Health 1 1 Physiotherapy 2 4 Science and Technology 1 1 Special Education Program Support 1 3 Student Learning Assessment 1 2 Speech and Language 9 9 Information Technology 1 3 Student Wellness 2 7 Data Management 1 3

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools)

K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement MFNERC Archives Project Test Marking Training MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources WVC Advisory Committee Meetings Physical Education Health Program Gathering WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

38 Annual Report 2018–2019 GOD’S LAKE FIRST NATION God’s Lake First Nation is located 1,037 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. God’s Lake First Nation, a Cree community, is home to 2,787 registered members with 1,477 living on-reserve.

GOD’S LAKE NARROWS FIRST NATION SCHOOL 365 Students N-9

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 35 SERVICE VISITS 85 DAYS SERVICED 45 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 11 21 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 2 4 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nation Language and Culture 1 2 Assessment Training Workshops Literacy 2 4 Clinical Services Regional Numeracy 3 6 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Physical Education and Health 1 3 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Science and Technology 1 1 First Nations Early Learning Conference Student Learning Assessment 1 1 FNCF Community Engagement Session Information Technology 1 1 Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Data Management 1 1 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training School Administration 2 2 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable School Success Plan 2 2 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Special Education | Clinical Services 21 61 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Occupational Therapy 5 15 WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator Physiotherapy 3 6 School Psychology 5 16 Special Education Program Support 1 3 Speech and Language 5 15 Student Wellness 2 6

www.mfnerc.org 39 KINONJEOSHTEGON FIRST NATION Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation is located in the Interlake Region of Manitoba, 225 kilometres north of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe community is home to 788 registered mem- bers with 361 living on-reserve.

LAWRENCE SINCLAIR MEMORIAL SCHOOL 57 Students N-10

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 76 SERVICE VISITS 92 DAYS SERVICED 48 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 34 40 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 3 4 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute First Nation Language and Culture 5 5 Assessment Training Workshops First Nations Studies 2 2 Clinical Services Regional Literacy 6 6 Community Youth Wellness Forum Numeracy 9 10 First Nation Schools Gardening Program Science and Technology 5 7 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Student Learning Assessment 4 6 Conference School Administration 1 1 First Nations Early Learning Conference School Success Plan 1 1 FNCF Community Engagement Session Special Education | Clinical Services 41 51 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 1 Conference (FACT) Literacy Coaching 3 5 Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Occupational Therapy 7 10 High School Literacy Roundtable Physiotherapy 1 1 High School Math Roundtable School Psychology 7 8 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Special Education Program Support 6 6 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Speech and Language 8 11 National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Student Wellness 8 9 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training Reading Recovery Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

40 Annual Report 2018–2019 LITTLE GRAND RAPIDS FIRST NATION Little Grand Rapids First Nation is located 257 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg and spans along eight kilometres of lakeshore. This Ojibwe community is home to 1,746 registered members with an on-reserve population of 1,362.

ABBALAK THUNDERSWIFT MEMORIAL SCHOOL 227 Students N-9

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 36 SERVICE VISITS 83 DAYS SERVICED 44 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 12 20 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 3 6 Assessment Training Workshops First Nation Language and Culture 1 2 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy First Nations Studies 2 2 Workshop Literacy 1 1 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Numeracy 2 3 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Physical Education and Health 1 2 Conference Science and Technology 1 2 First Nations Early Learning Conference Student Learning Assessment 1 2 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic School Administration 2 2 Conference (FACT) School Board Training 1 1 Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training School Success Plan 1 1 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Special Education | Clinical Services 22 61 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Occupational Therapy 5 13 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Physiotherapy 2 6 Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education Program Support 4 12 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Speech and Language 4 11 Student Wellness 5 13 URIS Nurse 2 6

www.mfnerc.org 41 LITTLE SASKATCHEWAN FIRST NATION Little Saskatchewan First Nation is located in central Manitoba, between and Lake Manitoba, and is 217 kilometres north of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe community is home to 1,320 registered members with 708 living on-reserve.

LITTLE SASKATCHEWAN H.A.G.M.E. SCHOOL 119 Students K-10

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 85 SERVICE VISITS 148 DAYS SERVICED 78 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 31 38 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 5 5 Assessment Training Workshops First Nation Language and Culture 3 3 Clinical Services Regional First Nations Studies 1 1 Community Youth Wellness Forum Literacy 5 5 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Numeracy 9 9 Workshop Science and Technology 6 13 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Student Learning Assessment 2 2 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Information Technology 4 10 Conference Data Management 4 10 First Nations Early Learning Conference School Administration 3 3 First Nations Portable Planetarium School Success Plan 3 3 FNCF Community Engagement Session Special Education | Clinical Services 47 97 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Occupational Therapy 8 14 Conference (FACT) Special Education Program Support 9 9 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Speech and Language 8 14 Lighting the Fire Conference Student Wellness 9 10 National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Training Initiatives 13 50 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute WVC Advisory Committee Meetings WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

42 Annual Report 2018–2019 LONG PLAIN FIRST NATION Long Plain First Nation is centrally located along the city limits of Portage la Prairie, 115 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe community is home to 4,574 registered members with 2,419 living on-reserve.

LONG PLAIN SCHOOL 200 Students N-9

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 09 SERVICE VISITS 12 DAYS SERVICED 06 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 9 12 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 1 1 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nation Language and Culture 3 3 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices First Nations Studies 2 2 Conference Science and Technology 3 6 First Nations Early Learning Conference K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Lighting the Fire Conference MFNERC Archives Project Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Phys Ed. Thrival Kits Project Resource Teacher Meetings

www.mfnerc.org 43 MANTO SIPI CREE NATION Manto Sipi Cree Nation, or God’s River First Nation, is located 585 air kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. Manto Sipi Cree Nation is home to 959 registered members with an on-reserve population of 820.

AMOS OKEMOW MEMORIAL SCHOOL 286 Students N-11

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 30 SERVICE VISITS 71 DAYS SERVICED 37 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 12 22 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development First Nation Language and Culture 1 1 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute First Nations Studies 1 1 Annual Principals’ Roundtable Literacy 3 7 Assessment Training Workshops Numeracy 4 7 Clinical Services Regional Physical Education and Health 1 3 Community Youth Wellness Forum Science and Technology 1 2 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Student Learning Assessment 1 1 First Nations Early Learning Conference Information Technology 1 1 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Data Management 1 1 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Special Education | Clinical Services 17 48 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 3 Resource Teacher Meetings Occupational Therapy 4 11 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute School Psychology 3 8 Special Education/Clinical Services 3 10 Speech and Language 3 9 Student Wellness 3 7

44 Annual Report 2018–2019 MATHIAS COLOMB CREE NATION Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is located 210 kilome- tres north of and 819 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. This Cree community is home to 3,891 regis- tered members with an on-reserve population of 2,257.

SAKASTEW SCHOOL 532 Students K-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 21 SERVICE VISITS 45 DAYS SERVICED 24 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 10 19 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Classroom Technology 2 6 Clinical Services Regional Early Learning 1 3 Community Youth Wellness Forum First Nation Language and Culture 1 2 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices First Nations Studies 1 1 Conference Literacy 1 2 FNCF Community Engagement Session Numeracy 3 3 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Physical Education and Health 1 2 Conference (FACT) Special Education | Clinical Services 11 26 High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Occupational Therapy 2 5 High School Math Roundtable Physiotherapy 1 1 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session School Psychology 2 4 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Special Education/Clinical Services 2 5 Resource Teacher Meetings Speech and Language 2 5 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Student Wellness 2 6

www.mfnerc.org 45 NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, or Nelson House First Nation, is located 80 kilometres west of Thompson and 813 kilometres north of Winnipeg. Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation has a total population of 5,269 registered members with an on-reserve population of 2,996. This community has two schools with a combined student population of 852.

OTETISKIWIN KISKINWAMAHTOWEKAMIK 642 Students N-8

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 52 SERVICE VISITS 116 DAYS SERVICED 61 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 24 39 Special Education | Clinical Services 26 74 Early Learning 4 6 Literacy Coaching 1 4 First Nation Language and Culture 1 1 Occupational Therapy 2 5 First Nations Studies 2 2 Physiotherapy 5 15 Literacy 9 16 School Psychology 1 3 Numeracy 3 5 Special Education Program Support 3 7 Science and Technology 5 9 Speech and Language 6 20 School Administration 2 3 Student Wellness 5 16 School Success Plan 2 3 URIS Nurse 3 4

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) 2nd Keewatin Regional Science Fair Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Annual Principals’ Roundtable Workshop Assessment Training Workshops First Nation Studies Northern Roundtable Clinical Services Regional First Nations Early Learning Conference Community Histories Project First Nations Portable Planetarium Community Youth Wellness Forum FNCF Community Engagement Session Cree First Nations Language Instructor Training FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group

46 Annual Report 2018–2019 NISICHAWAYASIHK NEYO OHTINWAK COLLEGIATE 210 Students 9-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 29 SERVICE VISITS 48 DAYS SERVICED 25 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 12 17 School Administration 3 3 First Nation Language and Culture 1 1 School Board Training 2 2 First Nations Studies 2 2 School Success Plan 1 1 Literacy 1 2 Special Education | Clinical Services 13 27 Numeracy 3 4 Occupational Therapy 1 2 Science and Technology 5 8 Physiotherapy 5 12 Information Technology 1 1 Special Education Program Support 4 7 Data Management 1 1 Student Wellness 3 6

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Conference (FACT) National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Goal Setting Session NNCEA School Planning Session Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources High School Literacy Roundtable Principals’ Summer Institute K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Resource Teacher Meetings Lighting the Fire Conference WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

www.mfnerc.org 47 NORTHLANDS DENESULINE FIRST NATION Northlands Denesuline First Nation is located in north- western Manitoba at Lac Brochet. This Dene First Nation is home to 1,119 registered members with an on-reserve population of 942.

PETIT CASIMIR MEMORIAL SCHOOL 231 Students K-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 42 SERVICE VISITS 121 DAYS SERVICED 64 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 17 43 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 2 4 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nation Language and Culture 1 5 Assessment Training Workshops First Nations Studies 3 12 Clinical Services Regional Literacy 4 8 Community Histories Project Numeracy 4 7 Community-Based First Nations Language and Culture Science and Technology 2 5 Roundtable Student Learning Assessment 1 2 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training School Administration 1 2 First Nations Early Learning Conference School Success Plan 1 2 FNCF Community Engagement Session Special Education | Clinical Services 24 76 FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group Occupational Therapy 6 20 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Physiotherapy 3 9 Conference (FACT) Special Education Program Support 5 15 High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Speech and Language 6 21 High School Literacy Roundtable Student Wellness 2 8 High School Math Roundtable Training Initiatives 2 3 K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process Lighting the Fire Conference Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Community Youth Wellness Forum Physical Education Health Program Gathering Robotics and Coding Workshops for K to Gr 5 WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

48 Annual Report 2018–2019 O-CHI-CHAK-KO-SIPI FIRST NATION O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation is located 225 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation, an Ojibwe community, has a total population of 1,198 registered members with an on-reserve population of 558.

DONALD AHMO SCHOOL 112 Students K-8

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 71 SERVICE VISITS 119 DAYS SERVICED 62 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 34 43 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 4 4 Assessment Training Workshops First Nation Language and Culture 8 9 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices First Nations Studies 1 1 Conference Literacy 6 6 First Nations Early Learning Conference Numeracy 4 4 FNCF Community Engagement Session Physical Education and Health 2 4 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training School Success Plan 1 1 Lighting the Fire Conference Science and Technology 7 13 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Information Technology 3 8 Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training Data Management 3 8 Physical Education Health Program Gathering School Administration 1 1 Resource Teacher Meetings School Success Plan 1 1 Special Education | Clinical Services 33 67 Literacy Coaching 1 1 Occupational Therapy 6 17 Physiotherapy 5 7 Special Education Program Support 6 7 Speech and Language 8 21 Student Wellness 6 13 Training Initiatives 1 1

www.mfnerc.org 49 OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION Opaskwayak Cree Nation is adjacent to The Pas, along the Saskatchewan River, and is 626 kilometres north- west of Winnipeg. This community is home to 6,223 registered members with an on-reserve population of 3,355. This community has two schools with a combined student population of 980.

JOE A. ROSS SCHOOL 546 Students N-6

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 50 SERVICE VISITS 107 DAYS SERVICED 56 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 14 28 Special Education | Clinical Services 33 69 Early Learning 3 7 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2 4 First Nation Language and Culture 4 7 Literacy Coaching 1 1 First Nations Studies 1 1 Occupational Therapy 10 22 Library Services - IRC 1 1 Physiotherapy 5 9 Literacy 3 6 School Psychology 5 13 Numeracy 1 5 Special Education Program Support 2 3 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Speech and Language 5 12 Information Technology 3 10 Student Wellness 3 5 Data Management 2 6 IT Support 1 4

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) Annual Principals’ Roundtable Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Assessment Training Workshops First Nations Early Learning Conference Clinical Services Regional First Nations Portable Planetarium Cree First Nations Language Instructor Training First Nations Studies Northern Roundtable Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy FNCF Community Engagement Session Workshop Training Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Conference (FACT)

50 Annual Report 2018–2019 OSCAR LATHLIN COLLEGIATE 434 Students 7-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 52 SERVICE VISITS 111 DAYS SERVICED 58 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 19 29 Special Education | Clinical Services 31 75 First Nation Language and Culture 5 6 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 1 First Nations Studies 2 2 Literacy Coaching 5 13 Literacy 4 5 Occupational Therapy 6 11 Numeracy 5 11 Physiotherapy 5 9 Science and Technology 1 3 School Psychology 6 18 Student Learning Assessment 2 2 Special Education Program Support 3 11 Information Technology 2 7 Speech and Language 2 6 Data Management 2 7 Student Wellness 3 6

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools) Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Physical Education Health Program Gathering High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Publishing and Communications: Multimedia Project K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator Lighting the Fire Conference

www.mfnerc.org 51 PAUINGASSI FIRST NATION

Pauingassi First Nation is located north of Little Grand Rapids, nearly 280 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe community is home to 681 registered members with an on-reserve population of 616.

OMIISHOSH MEMORIAL SCHOOL 83 Students N-9

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 31 SERVICE VISITS 72 DAYS SERVICED 38 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 18 33 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 2 4 First Nations Early Learning Conference First Nation Language and Culture 1 2 2019 Manitoba Robot Games First Nations Studies 3 5 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Literacy 4 7 Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training Numeracy 3 5 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Physical Education and Health 1 2 Science and Technology 3 6 Student Learning Assessment 1 2 School Administration 2 2 School Board Training 1 1 School Success Plan 1 1 Special Education | Clinical Services 11 37 Occupational Therapy 4 14 Speech and Language 4 13 Student Wellness 3 10

52 Annual Report 2018–2019 PEGUIS FIRST NATION Peguis First Nation is located 190 kilometres north of Winnipeg and is the largest First Nation in Manitoba. Consisting of both a Cree and Ojibwe population, Peguis First Nation is home to 10,356 registered members with an on-reserve population of 3,562.

PEGUIS CENTRAL SCHOOL 830 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 105 SERVICE VISITS 138 DAYS SERVICED 72 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Academic 38 47 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute Early Learning 4 5 9th Annual Land-Based Youth Education Gathering First Nation Language and Culture 5 5 Annual Principals’ Roundtable Assessment Training Workshops First Nations Studies 4 6 Community Histories Project Literacy 8 9 Community Youth Wellness Forum Numeracy 13 18 Elders and the Role Models Project Physical Education and Health 2 2 First Nations Circle of Knowledge Conference Science and Technology 1 1 First Nations Early Learning Conference Student Learning Assessment 1 1 FNCF Community Engagement Session Classroom Resources & Development 2 2 FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group Research and Development 2 2 Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Information Technology 1 2 Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Data Management 1 2 High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions High School Literacy Roundtable School Administration 3 4 K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process School Success Plan 3 4 Masters of Inclusive Language and Literacy Meeting Special Education | Clinical Services 61 81 MFNERC Archives Project Committee Meeting Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 3 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Occupational Therapy 12 16 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Physiotherapy 10 12 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources School Psychology 1 2 Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training Special Education Program Support 10 10 Peguis School Board Camp Support Speech and Language 9 9 Principals’ Summer Institute Student Wellness 6 15 Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Cal Math Test Marking Training Reading Recovery Training Initiatives 9 13 Resource Teacher Meetings URIS Nurse 1 1 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

www.mfnerc.org 53 POPLAR RIVER FIRST NATION Poplar River First Nation is located 400 kilometres north of Winnipeg, on the east side of Lake Winnipeg, at the mouth of the Poplar River. This Ojibwe community has a total population of 1,930 registered members with an on-reserve population of 1,259.

POPLAR RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 303 Students N-9

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 52 SERVICE VISITS 123 DAYS SERVICED 65 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 19 39 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 4 7 2019 Manitoba Robot Games First Nation Language and Culture 2 5 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute First Nations Studies 1 1 Assessment Training Workshops Literacy 3 5 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Numeracy 2 4 Workshop Physical Education and Health 2 5 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Science and Technology 2 5 Conference Student Learning Assessment 3 7 First Nations Early Learning Conference Classroom Resources & Development 1 2 FNCF Community Engagement Session Publishing and Communications 1 2 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Information Technology 1 2 Conference (FACT) Data Management 1 2 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training School Administration 1 2 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources School Success Plan 1 2 Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training Special Education | Clinical Services 30 78 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 6 Resource Teacher Meetings Occupational Therapy 5 16 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Physiotherapy 2 4 Special Education Program Support 4 9 Speech and Language 7 21 Student Wellness 4 10 Training Initiatives 4 9 URIS Nurse 1 3

54 Annual Report 2018–2019 RED SUCKER LAKE FIRST NATION Red Sucker Lake First Nation is located nearly 350 air kilometres northeast of Winnipeg and 285 air kilometres southeast of Thompson. This Ojibwe-Cree community is home to 1,132 registered members with an on-reserve population of 981.

RED SUCKER LAKE SCHOOL 355 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 46 SERVICE VISITS 84 DAYS SERVICED 44 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 22 38 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 3 3 2019 Manitoba Robot Games First Nation Language and Culture 2 2 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nations Studies 1 1 Clinical Services Regional Library Services - IRC 1 2 First Nation Schools Gardening Program Literacy 3 7 First Nations Early Learning Conference Numeracy 4 8 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Physical Education and Health 1 2 Conference (FACT) Science and Technology 3 5 Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Student Learning Assessment 4 8 High School Literacy Roundtable Classroom Resources & Development 1 1 High School Math Roundtable Publishing and Communications 1 1 Island Lake First Nations Language Instructor Training Information Technology 2 5 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Data Management 2 5 Lighting the Fire Conference School Administration 4 8 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session School Success Plan 4 8 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Special Education | Clinical Services 17 32 Principals’ Summer Institute Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2 4 Resource Teacher Meetings Educational Audiology 1 2 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Literacy Coaching 2 4 Occupational Therapy 4 8 Physiotherapy 1 2 Special Education Program Support 1 1 Speech and Language 4 8 Student Wellness 2 3

www.mfnerc.org 55 ROLLING RIVER FIRST NATION Rolling River First Nation is located 64 kilometres north of Brandon and 216 kilometres west of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe community has a total population of 1,099 reg- istered members with an on-reserve population of 405.

WAPI-PENACE SCHOOL 40 Students N

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 24 SERVICE VISITS 28 DAYS SERVICED 15 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 7 8 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 3 4 FNCF Community Engagement Session First Nation Language and Culture 3 3 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic First Nations Studies 1 1 Conference (FACT) Classroom Resources/Development 1 1 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Publishing and Communications 1 1 Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education | Clinical Services 16 19 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Occupational Therapy 5 5 Special Education Program Support 3 4 Speech and Language 8 10

56 Annual Report 2018–2019 SAGKEENG FIRST NATION Sagkeeng First Nation is located on both shores of the Winnipeg River, 120 kilometres north of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe community is home to 8,023 registered members with an on-reserve population of 3,558. This community has three schools and a combined student population of 761.

SAGKEENG ANICINABE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 313 Students N-4

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 34 SERVICE VISITS 45 DAYS SERVICED 24 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 13 17 School Administration 1 1 Early Learning 1 1 School Success Plan 1 1 First Nation Language and Culture 8 8 Special Education | Clinical Services 20 27 Numeracy 2 3 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2 2 Physical Education and Health 1 1 Occupational Therapy 4 10 Student Learning Assessment 1 4 Physiotherapy 3 3 Special Education Program Support 2 3 Speech and Language 6 6 Student Wellness 3 3

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (all schools) Assessment Training Workshops FNCF Community Engagement Session Clinical Services Regional FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group Community Youth Wellness Forum Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Conference (FACT) First Nation Language and Culture Roundtable Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training First Nation Schools Gardening Program High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions First Nations Action Research Project High School Literacy Roundtable

www.mfnerc.org 57 SAGKEENG CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 229 Students 5-8

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 44 SERVICE VISITS 83 DAYS SERVICED 44 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 14 29 School Administration 1 1 First Nation Language and Culture 3 3 School Success Plan 1 1 Numeracy 4 10 Special Education | Clinical Services 29 53 Science and Technology 6 15 Literacy Coaching 3 11 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Occupational Therapy 11 16 Physiotherapy 7 12 Special Education Program Support 3 8 Student Wellness 5 6

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (all schools) High School Math Roundtable Physical Education Health Program Gathering K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Test Marking Training MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training WVC Advisory Committee Meetings WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

58 Annual Report 2018–2019 SAGKEENG ANICINABE HIGH SCHOOL 219 Students 9-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 52 SERVICE VISITS 64 DAYS SERVICED 34 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 13 17 Special Education | Clinical Services 33 40 First Nation Language and Culture 3 3 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 1 Literacy 3 3 Literacy Coaching 1 3 Numeracy 4 4 Occupational Therapy 8 8 Science and Technology 3 7 Physiotherapy 6 6 Information Technology 3 4 Special Education Program Support 4 9 Data Management 3 4 Speech and Language 7 7 School Administration 3 3 Student Wellness 5 5 School Success Plan 3 3 Training Initiatives 1 1

www.mfnerc.org 59 SANDY BAY OJIBWAY FIRST NATION Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation is located on the west- ern shore of Lake Manitoba, 165 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg and 90 kilometres from Portage la Prairie. The community has a total population of 6,827 registered members with an on-reserve population of 4,154.

ISAAC BEAULIEU MEMORIAL SCHOOL 900 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 121SERVICE VISITS 176 DAYS SERVICED 93 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Academic 42 55 9th Annual Land-Based Youth Education Gathering Early Learning 9 11 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nation Language and Culture 8 9 Archives Advisory Committee Meeting Assessment Training Workshops First Nations Studies 4 4 Basic Library Training (N–12) Library Services - IRC 1 1 Clinical Services Regional Literacy 6 10 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Numeracy 9 13 First Nations Circle of Knowledge Conference Physical Education and Health 1 2 First Nations Early Learning Conference Science and Technology 2 3 First Nations Language & Culture Roundtable Student Learning Assessment 2 2 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Conference (FACT) Classroom Resources & Development 5 8 FNCF Community Engagement Session Publishing and Communications 2 3 Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Research and Development 3 5 Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Information Technology 4 4 High School & Middle Years Literacy Marking Sessions Data Management 4 4 High School Math & Literacy Roundtables School Administration 8 9 K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process School Success Plan 8 9 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Special Education | Clinical Services 62 100 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Deaf and Hard of Hearing 7 8 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training Literacy Coaching 4 4 Physical Education and Health Thrival Kits Project Occupational Therapy 12 23 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Physiotherapy 7 7 Principals’ Summer Institute Special Education Program Support 10 15 Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Cal Math Test Marking Training Speech and Language 13 27 Resource Teacher Meetings Student Wellness 9 16 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute WVC Advisory Committee Meetings

60 Annual Report 2018–2019 SAPOTAWEYAK CREE NATION Sapotaweyak Cree Nation is located in central Manitoba, just under 600 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Sapoteweyak First Nation, a Cree and Ojibwe speaking community, is home to 2,604 registered members with an on-reserve population of 901.

NEIL DENNIS KEMATCH MEMORIAL SCHOOL 362 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 68 SERVICE VISITS 117 DAYS SERVICED 62 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 32 50 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 6 10 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nation Language and Culture 3 6 Assessment Training Workshops First Nations Studies 2 3 Clinical Services Regional Library Services - IRC 2 2 Community Youth Wellness Forum Literacy 7 12 Cree First Nations Language Instructor Training Numeracy 8 12 First Nation Schools Gardening Program Science and Technology 3 4 First Nations Early Learning Conference Student Learning Assessment 1 1 FNCF Community Engagement Session School Administration 4 5 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic School Success Plan 4 5 Conference (FACT) Special Education | Clinical Services 32 62 Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Occupational Therapy 6 14 Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Physiotherapy 2 5 High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions School Psychology 1 2 High School Math Roundtable Special Education Program Support 4 8 Lighting the Fire Conference Speech and Language 7 13 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Student Wellness 6 11 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Training Initiatives 6 9 Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement Test Marking Training Publishing and Communications: Multimedia Project Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute WVC Advisory Committee Meetings WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

www.mfnerc.org 61 SAYISI DENE FIRST NATION

Sayisi Dene First Nation is located in , approximately 320 kilometres north of Thompson. Accessible by air or winter ice roads, Sayisi Dene First Nation is home to 853 registered members with 316 living on-reserve.

PETER YASSIE MEMORIAL SCHOOL 60 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 23 SERVICE VISITS 51 DAYS SERVICED 27 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 7 15 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development First Nation Language and Culture 1 3 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute Literacy 2 6 Assessment Training Workshops Numeracy 2 2 Clinical Services Regional Science and Technology 2 4 Community Youth Wellness Forum Information Technology 1 2 Dene Traditional Teaching Session Data Management 1 2 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Special Education | Clinical Services 15 34 Conference Occupational Therapy 2 4 FNCF Community Engagement Session School Psychology 1 4 Lighting the Fire Conference Special Education Program Support 3 4 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Speech and Language 4 7 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Student Wellness 5 15 WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

62 Annual Report 2018–2019 SHAMATTAWA FIRST NATION Shamattawa First Nation is located approximately 320 kilometres west of Thompson and 750 kilometres north- east of Winnipeg. Accessible by air or winter ice roads, this Cree community is home to 1,647 registered members with an on-reserve population of 1,456.

KISEMATTAWA KISKINWAHAMAKEW KAMIK SCHOOL 406 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 14 SERVICE VISITS 32 DAYS SERVICED 17 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 6 12 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 1 1 Clinical Services Regional Literacy 1 2 Community Youth Wellness Forum Numeracy 2 3 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Physical Education and Health 1 2 Conference Science and Technology 1 4 FNCF Community Engagement Session School Administration 1 1 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic School Success Plan 1 1 Conference (FACT) Special Education | Clinical Services 7 19 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Occupational Therapy 1 3 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Special Education Program Support 4 11 WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator Speech and Language 1 3 Student Wellness 1 2

www.mfnerc.org 63 SIOUX VALLEY DAKOTA NATION Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is located roughly 43 kilometres northwest of Brandon and 261 kilometres west of Winnipeg. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has a total registered population of 2,670 registered members with an on-reserve population of 1,390. This community has two schools with a combined student population of 293.

TATIYOPA MAZAWAYAWA TIPI SIOUX VALLEY SCHOOL 193 Students N-6

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 72 SERVICE VISITS 105 DAYS SERVICED 55 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 23 28 School Administration 5 6 Early Learning 2 2 School Board Training 1 1 First Nation Language and Culture 11 12 School Success Plan 4 5 First Nations Studies 1 1 Special Education | Clinical Services 44 71 Literacy 1 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 0 Numeracy 3 6 Literacy Coaching 1 1 Physical Education and Health 1 2 Occupational Therapy 10 16 Science and Technology 3 3 Physiotherapy 3 4 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 School Psychology 8 16 Special Education Program Support 5 9 Speech and Language 9 16 Student Wellness 6 8 URIS Nurse 1 1

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools)

First Nations Early Learning Conference Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic First Nations Portable Planetarium Conference (FACT) First Nations Studies Roundtable Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session FNCF Community Engagement Session Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions

64 Annual Report 2018–2019 SIOUX VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 100 Students 7-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 48 SERVICE VISITS 60 DAYS SERVICED 32 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 15 18 School Administration 4 4 Family Literacy 1 1 School Success Plan 4 4 First Nation Language and Culture 1 1 Special Education | Clinical Services 28 37 First Nations Studies 1 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 1 Library Services - IRC 1 1 Literacy Coaching 1 1 Literacy 1 1 Occupational Therapy 5 5 Numeracy 4 4 Physiotherapy 1 1 Physical Education and Health 1 2 School Psychology 9 14 Science and Technology 5 7 Special Education Program Support 4 7 Information Technology 1 1 Speech and Language 4 4 Data Management 1 1 Student Wellness 3 4

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (both schools)

High School Literacy Roundtable Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process Test Marking Training Lighting the Fire Conference Resource Teacher Meetings Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Physical Education Health Program Gathering WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

www.mfnerc.org 65 ST. THERESA POINT FIRST NATION St. Theresa Point First Nation is located on the west shore of Island Lake, approximately 610 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, and is accessible by plane and boat in the summer and winter road in the winter. This Ojibwe-Cree community is home to 4,340 registered members with an on-reserve population of 4,016 and has three schools with a student population of 1,296.

ST. THERESA POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 540 Students N-3

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 50 SERVICE VISITS 120 DAYS SERVICED 63 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 14 17 Special Education | Clinical Services 34 100 Early Learning 2 2 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 8 21 First Nation Language and Culture 5 7 Educational Audiology 3 9 Literacy 2 3 Literacy Coaching 2 6 Numeracy 2 2 Occupational Therapy 6 21 Science and Technology 1 1 Physiotherapy 6 19 Student Learning Assessment 2 2 Special Education Program Support 1 3 School Administration 2 3 Speech and Language 6 18 School Success Plan 2 3 Training Initiatives 2 3

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (all schools)

Community Youth Wellness Forum First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Dakota Nation Language Instructor Training Conference Dakota Traditional Teaching Session FNCF Community Engagement Session Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Workshop Conference (FACT) Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Elders and the Role Models Project High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions First Nation Schools Gardening Program High School Literacy Roundtable

66 Annual Report 2018–2019 ST. THERESA POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL 406 Students 4-7

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 34 SERVICE VISITS 86 DAYS SERVICED 45 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 9 15 Special Education | Clinical Services 24 69 First Nation Language and Culture 3 5 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 6 13 Literacy 1 2 Education Audiology 1 4 Numeracy 2 4 Occupational Therapy 6 21 Science and Technology 2 3 Physiotherapy 6 18 Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Special Education Program Support 2 5 School Administration 1 2 Speech and Language 3 8 School Success Plan 1 2

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development (all schools)

High School Math Roundtable Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math Achievement Island Lake First Nations Language Instructor Training Test Marking Training K-4 FNCF Vetting and Selection Process Resource Teacher Meetings K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training School Science Club National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop Physical Education Health Program Gathering WVC Advisory Committee Meetings Principals’ Summer Institute WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

www.mfnerc.org 67 ST. THERESA POINT HIGH SCHOOL 350 Students 8-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 37 SERVICE VISITS 93 DAYS SERVICED 49 DAYS SERVICED

SERVICE VISITS DAYS SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 13 21 School Administration 2 4 First Nation Language and Culture 1 1 School Success Plan 2 4 First Nations Studies 1 1 Special Education | Clinical Services 21 64 Literacy 1 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 4 Numeracy 3 5 Occupational Therapy 7 23 Physical Education and Health 2 3 Physiotherapy 6 18 Science and Technology 5 10 Special Education Program Support 1 2 Information Technology 1 4 Speech and Language 2 4 IT Support 1 4 Student Wellness 3 10 URIS Nurse 1 3

Gatherings, Training and Resource Development *included on pg. 66-67

68 Annual Report 2018–2019 SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION Swan Lake First Nation is located in south central Manitoba, approximately 155 kilometres southeast of Brandon and 161 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe community has a total population of 1,453 registered members with 449 living on-reserve.

INDIAN SPRINGS SCHOOL 80 Students N-8

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 49 SERVICE VISITS 86 DAYS SERVICED 45 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 19 22 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 2 2 Clinical Services Regional First Nation Language and Culture 6 8 Community Histories Project Library Services - IRC 2 2 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Numeracy 2 2 Workshop Physical Education and Health 3 3 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training Science and Technology 3 4 First Nations Circle of Knowledge and Practices Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Conference Special Education | Clinical Services 30 64 First Nations Early Learning Conference Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 1 FNCF Community Engagement Session Occupational Therapy 6 7 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic School Psychology 3 4 Conference (FACT) Special Education Program Support 6 7 Lighting the Fire Conference Speech and Language 11 11 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Student Wellness 1 1 Physical Education and Health Thrival Kit Project URIS Nurse 2 33 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Resource Teacher Meetings Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute

www.mfnerc.org 69 TATASKWEYAK CREE NATION Tataskweyak Cree Nation is located 160 kilometres west of Gillam and 143 kilometres west of Thompson. Tataskweyak Cree Nation is home to 3,979 registered members with an on-reserve population of 2,346.

CHIEF SAM COOK MAHMUWEE EDUCATION CENTRE 707 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 67 SERVICE VISITS 159 DAYS SERVICED 84 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Academic 25 47 2019 Manitoba Robot Games Early Learning 3 3 2nd Keewatin Regional Science Fair First Nation Language and Culture 4 7 9th Annual Land-Based Youth Education Gathering First Nations Studies 4 7 Annual Principals’ Roundtable Literacy 3 9 Assessment Training Workshops Numeracy 4 6 Clinical Services Regional Community Youth Wellness Forum Physical Education and Health 1 2 Cree First Nations Language Instructor Training Science and Technology 4 11 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Student Learning Assessment 2 2 Early Development Instrument (EDI) Training School Administration 6 8 First Nations Circle of Knowledge Conference School Board Training 3 4 First Nations Language and Culture Roundtable School Success Plan 3 4 FNCF Community Engagement Session Special Education | Clinical Services 36 104 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2 7 Conference (FACT) Literacy Coaching 2 7 Grade 12 ELA Standards Test Marking Session Occupational Therapy 4 13 High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Physiotherapy 1 4 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training School Psychology 5 9 Lighting the Fire Conference Special Education Program Support 5 13 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Speech and Language 6 19 National Science Fair Program (CWSF) Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Student Wellness 6 17 Principals’ Summer Institute Training Initiatives 4 14 Resource Teacher Meetings URIS Nurse 1 1 Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute

70 Annual Report 2018–2019 TOOTINAOWAZIIBEENG TREATY RESERVE Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve is located 320 kilome- tres northwest of Winnipeg. Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve, an Ojibwe community, has a total population of 1,513 registered members with an on-reserve population of 684.

CHIEF CLIFFORD LYNXLEG ANISHINABE SCHOOL 84 Students N-7

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 60 SERVICE VISITS 93 DAYS SERVICED 49 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 20 22 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 5 5 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute First Nation Language and Culture 3 3 Assessment Training Workshops First Nations Studies 1 1 Clinical Services Regional Library Services - IRC 2 2 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Literacy 2 3 Workshop Numeracy 2 3 First Nation Schools Gardening Program Science and Technology 4 4 First Nations Early Learning Conference Student Learning Assessment 1 1 FNCF Community Engagement Session School Administration 3 3 FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group School Success Plan 3 3 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Special Education | Clinical Services 37 68 Conference (FACT) Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 1 Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Literacy Coaching 3 4 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable Occupational Therapy 6 12 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Physiotherapy 4 7 Ojibwe First Nations Language Instructor Training School Psychology 5 10 Physical Education Health Program Gathering Special Education Program Support 4 7 Resource Teacher Meetings Speech and Language 5 12 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Student Wellness 8 14 URIS Nurse 1 1

www.mfnerc.org 71 WASAGAMACK FIRST NATION Wasagamack First Nation is located on the west shore of Island Lake, roughly 600 kilometres north of Winnipeg. This Ojibwe-Cree community is home to 2,218 registered members with an on-reserve population of 1,987.

GEORGE KNOTT SCHOOL 659 Students N-12

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 56 SERVICE VISITS 130 DAYS SERVICED 68 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Academic 20 33 20th Annual Special Education Summer Institute Early Learning 1 2 3rd Annual Island Lake Regional Science Fair First Nation Language and Culture 5 6 Annual Principals’ Roundtable First Nations Studies 1 2 Assessment Training Workshops Literacy 3 6 Clinical Services Regional Numeracy 4 5 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Language Camp Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy Physical Education and Health 1 3 First Nation Schools Gardening Program Science and Technology 1 1 First Nations Early Learning Conference Student Learning Assessment 4 8 FNCF Community Engagement Session School Administration 4 7 FNCF Curriculum Development Focus Group School Success Plan 4 7 Future Assistants in Communication and Therapeutic Special Education | Clinical Services 32 90 Conference (FACT) Deaf and Hard of Hearing 8 23 High School (9-12) Literacy Marking Sessions Educational Audiology 2 6 High School Math Roundtable Occupational Therapy 6 17 Island Lake First Nations Language Instructor Training Physiotherapy 4 9 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Special Education Program Support 3 8 Lighting the Fire Conference Speech and Language 6 18 MFNERC’s Provincial Grade 12 Math Marking Session Student Wellness 2 6 Middle Years (4-8) Literacy Roundtable URIS Nurse 1 3 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources Physical Education Health Program Gathering Principals’ Summer Institute Provincial Grade 12 Pre-Cal Math Test Marking Training Resource Teacher Meetings Senior High Science Mentorship and Symposium Program: Water, Soil, Food and Nutrition Workshop WVC Student Enrollment/School-Based Facilitator

72 Annual Report 2018–2019 WUSKWI SIPIHK FIRST NATION Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation is located 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, along the western shore of Swan Lake. Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, a Cree community, is home to 647 registered members with an on-reserve population of 154.

CHIEF CHARLES THOMAS AUDY MEMORIAL SCHOOL 43 Students N-8

TOTAL SCHOOL % OF SCHOOL 36 SERVICE VISITS 48 DAYS SERVICED 25 DAYS SERVICED SERVICE VISITS DAYS Academic 22 30 Gatherings, Training and Resource Development Early Learning 5 8 Instructor Training First Nation Language and Culture 4 5 Developing Student Learning Profiles in Numeracy First Nations Studies 1 1 Workshop Literacy 1 1 First Nation Schools Gardening Program Numeracy 2 2 First Nations Early Learning Conference Physical Education and Health 3 5 First Nations Portable Planetarium Science and Technology 5 7 FNCF Community Engagement Session Student Learning Assessment 1 1 Growing Indigenous Families Together (GIFT) Training Classroom Resources & Development 2 4 K4 Curriculum Guide Regional Training Publishing and Communications 2 4 Lighting the Fire Conference School Administration 2 3 Numeracy, Literacy and Student Retention Resources School Success Plan 2 3 Publishing and Communications: Multimedia Project Special Education | Clinical Services 10 11 Resource Teacher Meetings Occupational Therapy 2 2 Special Education Clinical Assistant Summer Institute Special Education Program Support 2 3 Speech and Language 5 5 Student Wellness 1 1

www.mfnerc.org 73 CONCLUSION

MFNERC is evolving. In its 20th year, the Centre strives MFNERC’s priority is to effectively communicate with to renew its existing partnerships with Manitoba First member First Nations and the leaders who ultimately Nations Elders, leaders, educators, students, parents, define the breadth of the Centre’s services. The orga- school staff, and community members. The organiza- nization is moving forward on education services for tion is dedicated to supporting lifelong learning and First Nations, by First Nations, serving communities teaching First Nations children the traditional ways as they create and achieve their educational goals of knowing, being, and doing. The Centre’s goal is to and priorities. refine our services with First Nations languages and The Centre is excited to enter into a Transformation cultures as the foundation. Process with our member First Nations to build education systems to help First Nations improve edu- cation for all learners to achieve mino-pimatisiwin.

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