June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.
The MSBA office will be closed on Monday, July 3 (day in lieu).
The National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education and the CSBA Congress will be held July 3 – 5 in Banff, AB.
The National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education and the CSBA Congress will be held July 3 – 5 in Banff, AB.
The National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education and the CSBA Congress will be held July 3 – 5 in Banff, AB.
The first Monday in August is celebrated as "Terry Fox Day" in honour of athlete and cancer research activist Terry Fox, who was born in Winnipeg in 1958.
Indigenous peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment. They have retained social, cultural, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Despite their cultural differences, indigenous peoples from around the world share common problems related to the protection of their rights ... Read More
On September 15, 2023, the 10th annual peace walk with elementary students will be held at the CN Stage at the Forks and will include a walk inside the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. For more information about Peace Days and how to become involved, visit the Peace Days website at www.peacedays.ca.
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Both the National Day for Truth ... Read More
National Healthy Schools Week in Canada (#NHSW2023) will take place from October 2 to 6, 2023. The week’s events are a great opportunity to engage your community, to gather feedback, generate new ideas, work with community partners to provide resources or funding that support your messaging and value. Schools are encouraged to register in support of National Healthy Schools Week ... Read More
The provincial general election is scheduled to take place on October 3, 2023. There are several issues before Manitobans this election year; however, education must be a key priority. MSBA is encouraging voters to learn more about the reasons why, whether you have children in the school system or not, you should care about Election 2023.