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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 1d

Governments of Canada and Manitoba sign a bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction. Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

Governments of Canada and Manitoba sign a bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction

The Government of Canada is providing more than $72 million to Manitoba to help provide French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary le...

www.canada.ca

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 5d

Seine River School Division trustee ends tenure as longest serving board chair in Manitoba
www.thecarillon.com/local/2025/1...

Seine River School Division trustee ends tenure as longest serving board chair in Manitoba

The Seine River School Division school board chair stepped down in September, marking an end to the longest serving tenure of any board chair in Manitoba. Wendy Bloomfield has been a trustee for 43 ye...

www.thecarillon.com

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 7d

We would like to thank outgoing Vice-President David Wasylciw for his service over this past year and wish him the very best in all of his future service to his home school board in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories!

#truenorthstrongandfree #LocalVoicesLocalChoices

Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 7d

We look forward to seeing the leadership of this dynamic duo in action over the coming term, knowing that local voices and local choices will be very well represented through their advocacy and commitment to public education across Canada.

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 7d

Equally, we congratulate Dr. Shawn Davidson, President of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association upon his election to serve as Vice-President of CSBA.

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 7d

The Manitoba School Boards Association would like to express sincere congratulations to our President, Alan M. Campbell upon today’s re-election to serve as President of the Canadian School Boards Association.

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 7d

Our latest e-bulletin has been posted! Check it out for important information regarding the upcoming Fall Regional Meetings, Fall PD, the National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program and much more! tinyurl.com/mr42vrt9

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 8d

A by-election is being held for:
🗳️ City Councillor - Elmwood-East Kildonan Ward
🗳️ School Trustee - Louis Riel - Ward 3
🗳️ School Trustee - Pembina Trails - Ward 1

Do know who is running for office?

Visit winnipeg.ca/byelection2025 for a complete list of candidates. #wpg25

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 8d

Byelections are an opportunity. www.brandonsun.com/opinion/2025...

Opinion: Byelections are an opportunity

The first month of the school year is now behind us, having flown by in the all-too-familiar blink of an eye. Students and staff in our province’s public schools along with families and communities wh...

www.brandonsun.com

Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 8d

Louis Riel School Division launches water-safety pilot for Grade 3, 4 students
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Louis Riel School Division in Winnipeg launches water-safety pilot for Grade 3, 4 students

www.winnipegfreepress.com

Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 9d

✨ Categories include Teaching Excellence, Outstanding New Teacher, Team Collaboration, School Leadership & the Premier’s Award.
📅 Deadline to apply: Dec 4
💵 Winners receive a certificate + $500!
👉 Learn more and nominate today!
www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/excellen...

Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 9d

Nominations are open for Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards, which celebrate outstanding educators making a lasting impact on student success, engagement, and well-being.

Manitoba's Excellence in Education Awards

The awards aim to recognize the work of Manitobaâ€™s outstanding educators whose exemplary contributions enhance student learning and achievement.

www.edu.gov.mb.ca

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you to all Manitoba teachers for your dedication and impact!

Learn more: www.unesco.org/en/days/teac....

Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 10d

Today is World Teachers’ Day! 🎉

Let’s celebrate the incredible educators shaping minds across Manitoba and around the globe. This year’s theme, “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,” reminds us that when teachers support each other, students thrive.

World Teachers' Day

5 October

www.unesco.org

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 15d

MSBA President Alan Campbell sends greetings as he attends the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation at the Forks National Historic site on Treaty 1 Territory. A beautiful day to celebrate this important day of reflection. #TruthAndReconciliation #everychildmatters

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 16d

It’s also a call to action—for all of us—to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful reconciliation.

Let’s commit to deepening our understanding of Indigenous history, cultures, and experiences.

Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed September 30. The day honours First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors and their families and communities and ensures that public commemoratio...

www.canada.ca

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 16d

Today, we join fellow Canadians in observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This is a time to honour the truths Indigenous Peoples have carried for generations and to reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools.

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 21d

Dive into this week’s edition of MSBA’s E-Bulletin for the latest updates, stories, and insights you don’t want to miss—including MSBA’s call for nominations, Fall PD Day registration, World Teachers’ Day, and Women’s History Month celebrations. Check it out now 👉 e1.envoke.com/m/df20cb5326...

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 22d

🇨🇦 Educators & community leaders: Invite a Canadian Armed Forces speaker for Veterans’ Week (Nov 5–11)! Free in-person, virtual & video options.

📅 Deadline: Oct 20 (live), Nov 5 (video)
🔗 Canada.ca/caf-veterans-week-speakers

#VeteransWeek #RemembranceDay #CAF #CanadaRemembers

National Veterans' Week Speakers Program

The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces National Veterans' Week Speakers Program, November 5-11.

Canada.ca

Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 22d

Teachers, Copyright, and Fair Dealing
Know your rights. Know the limits.

www.copyrightmatters.ca

#fairdealingworks
#cdnteachers
#copyrightmatters
#HigherEd
#CdnEd
#EduCan

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 26d

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · 26d

REMINDER! NEXT WEEK IS SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK!

MSBA is proud to recognize the week of September 22 – 26, 2025, as SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK in Manitoba. This important week acknowledges the great work of School Support Staff in our education system every day!

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · Sep 15

Check out our Learning Opportunities calendar, which will help trustees & boards plan for the upcoming year. This calendar provides an overview of conferences, workshops & other learning opportunities that will be of interest to trustees & administrators.
www.mbschoolboards.ca/.../Learning....

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · Sep 14

(Photo, from left to right: MSBA Vice-President Sandy Lethbridge, Honourable Tracy Schmidt Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, MSBA Past President Sandy Nemeth, and MSBA Vice-President Leah Klassen).

#KeepingEducationStrongTogether #LocalVoicesLocalChoices #MBEd

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Manitoba School Boards Association @mbschoolboards.bsky.social · Sep 14

We greatly value the Minister’s leadership and personal investment in the cause of public education, and look forward to continuing our work together for the benefit of our students, staff and schools province-wide!

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