COSL Fall Conference
All sessions will take place virtually on Zoom and registrants will be provided with a link and any accompanying handouts prior to October 20th.
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Governance Workshop (Virtual)
Janis Arnold, Director of Governance and Professional Development Services, will lead a virtual session on process and good governance practices (including parliamentary procedures) to round out the day. This topic will be of particular interest to board or committee chairs.
Take Our Kids to Work™ Day (TOKTW)
Take Our Kids to Work (TOKTW) invites students in Grade 9 to experience “a day in the life” of various diverse professionals, and to explore and discover possible future career options and opportunities. This event supports career development education and future readiness through career exploration, as well as through increased knowledge about possible career and educational opportunities. Manitoba Education and ... Read More
Holocaust Education Month (November)
November is Holocaust Education Month. The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada is pleased to present four programs – each one taking place on a Sunday afternoon in Winnipeg. Registration is free.
Veterans’ Week (November 5 to 11, 2023)
The Department of National Defence’s National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program (NVWSP) provides an opportunity for educators and community leaders to connect with active members of the military, giving your audiences a better understanding of how members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to contribute locally, nationally and around the world. The NVWSP will be making available three options this year ... Read More
Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local daylight time is about to reach: Sunday, November 5, 2023, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 5, 2023, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 5, 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week: November 12 – 18
Individuals, families, schools, and communities work hard daily to reduce bullying in Manitoba. The week of November 12–18, 2023, has been declared Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. The week is about taking the time to promote awareness and understanding of bullying and its impacts.
Mamàhtawisiwin Symposium – Save the Date!
Mamàhtawisiwin: The Wonder We Are Born With – An Indigenous Education Policy Framework is a provincial policy directive and conceptual framework that supports the holistic achievements of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners by assisting Manitoba educators in incorporating Indigenous pedagogy, languages, and cultures into their teaching and practices. Please see the attached Save the Date poster for details.
Mamàhtawisiwin Symposium
Victoria Inn & Conference Centre, Winnipeg 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winniepg, ManitobaMamàhtawisiwin: The Wonder We Are Born With – An Indigenous Education Policy Framework is a provincial policy directive and conceptual framework that supports the holistic achievements of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners by assisting Manitoba educators in incorporating Indigenous pedagogy, languages, and cultures into their teaching and practices. Please see the attached Save the Date poster for details.
National Child Day
November 20 is Canada’s official day to recognize children’s rights in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Canada History Week 2023
Canada History Week 2023 takes place from November 20 to 26. This year’s theme is the History of Black Achievement in Canada. The week encourages Canadians to reflect upon and engage with Canada’s past. Use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram to share what you are learning. Post photos, videos and messages and take part in the discussion using the hashtag #HistoryWeek2023.