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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

🇨🇦 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

Teachers, Copyright, and Fair Dealing Know your rights. Know the limits. www.copyrightmatters.ca #fairdealingworks #cdnteachers #copyrightmatters #HigherEd #CdnEd #EduCan

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!

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....

In Manitoba, public education depends on strong partnership between local school boards and the provincial government. Each level of elected governance shares important, independent, and interconnected responsibilities for ensuring our students receive quality opportunities to learn and grow.

The province has proclaimed Sept. 12–28 as Peace Days in MB in the hope that this observance will teach the importance of peace and enhance students' understanding of how kindness, non-violence and compassionate action contribute to a healthy, diverse and democratic society.

The Manitoba Child Care Association has two exciting workshops with Dr. Dan Wuori on October 9th in Winnipeg. Please share these workshops with policy makers, parents, administrators & educators! Link to register can be found here: web.cvent.com/.../c234014b...

Sept 11 is Official Languages Day in Canada! We celebrate the role of French & English in fostering unity and inclusion. This year’s theme: Uniting Around Canadian Books. 🔗 www.canada.ca/en/canadian-... #OfficialLanguagesDay #BilingualCanada #CanadianBooks

MSBA's first E-Bulletin of the school year is ready to view. Check it out for information on our upcoming Fall Regional Meetings, PD Session, Learning Opportunities Calendar and much more! tinyurl.com/465ma7j7

How can Manitoba be a truly bilingual province? Join a French-language in-person session and share your input on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Ste-Anne. For details and to sign-up, visit bit.ly/4l9EAOe. #EngageMB

80% of a child's learning is done through vision. To help ensure a clear start, the MB Assoc. of Optometrists is introducing Our 1st Pair Free Program. If your child requires glasses during their kindergarten year, they are available at no cost to you. Call an optometrist near you to find out more.

MSBA President Alan M. Campbell wishes all staff and students a happy return to the 2025/26 school year!

MPI Reminds Drivers to Slow Down as Manitoba Kids Head Back to School www.chrisd.ca/2025/09/03/m...

First day of classes marks return of Manitoba's universal school nutrition program: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The new Winnipeg Transit route network has gone into effect and will need to be considered for school travel. Please remember this new network does not offer a school charter service. New route maps can be found at bit.ly/3FemomD

DSFM schools and staff are ready for students' arrival www.steinbachonline.com/articles/dsf...

Wildfires disrupting back-to-school again. Experts call for support to plan for them: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A new study suggests more Manitoba parents are driving their children to school because of traffic safety concerns, in turn creating more congestion. Ahead of back-to-school season, CAA has released the results of a recent school zone study #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Bring Vimy Inspires Tomorrow to your classroom! Ages 13–17 can explore WWI history, sharpen leadership skills, and pitch a community project for a chance to win a $2,500 grant. Free bilingual modules + workshops included. Apply by Oct 14, 2025 → vimyfoundation.ca/programs/vimy-inspires-tomorrow

Canadian Parents for French, Manitoba (CPF-MB) invites you to attend their 2025 AGM on Saturday, Sept 20th, at The Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion St, Winnipeg, MB. Please arrive at 9:30 a.m. If you wish to attend the AGM, please register before Sept 12 at: form.jotform.com/231985142625...

MSBA President Alan Campbell was delighted to see the Hon Glen Simard, Min of Municipal and Northern Relations, last evening at the Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion at Folklorama! Always a great time to be had at Folklorama! Слава Україні! Vive le Canada! True North, Multicultural, Strong & Free!

🎉 Happy #InternationalYouthDay, Manitoba! Today we celebrate the energy, ideas & voices of young people across the province. 💬 You’re shaping a brighter, kinder future — keep dreaming big! 🚀 The future starts with YOU. #ManitobaYouth #YouthVoices #BrightFutures

As Hanover School Division (HSD) gears up for the 2025 school year, several updates are underway to improve bus transportation for students and drivers. steinbachonline.com/articles/str...

86 provincial & territorial museums & galleries will be participating in the Canada Strong Pass. Participating institutions will offer free admission for children (17 & under) & 50 % off admission fees for youth (18 to 24) until Sept 2. Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-... ow.ly/pwXo106g5gA .

The school vandalism prevention program has resumed for the summer in Winnipeg. In July & August, Winnipeg residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity by calling 204-231-4556. The Corps of Commissionaires will respond promptly to ensure school safety.

New: Red River College Polytechnic is offering crash courses in generative artificial intelligence to help classroom teachers get more comfortable with it #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

🎉 That’s a wrap on the 2025 Virtual CSBA Congress & National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education! Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their stories, and helped make this event so meaningful. A special thank you to our sponsors, your support made it all possible! www.winnipeg2025.ca

Thank you to Clara Hughes, our final plenary keynote at the 2025 CSBA Congress & National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education. Your story of resilience, healing, and advocacy left a lasting impact. We’re grateful for the insight and inspiration you shared. 💙

Big thanks to Fred Penner for joining us at the 2025 CSBA Congress & National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education! Your music, message, and decades of dedication continue to inspire. “Never underestimate your ability to make a difference in the life of a child.”

We’re proud to award Nancy Pynch-Worthylake an Honourary Life Membership. Her leadership as CSBA Executive Director since 2018 has left a lasting legacy. Thank you, Nancy—et un gros merci—for your dedication and impact.

We are deeply honoured to have welcomed Phil Fontaine to the 2025 CSBA Congress and National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education. His message of reconciliation, unity, and hope continues to inspire. Miigwech, Phil, for sharing your wisdom and vision.

🎉 Day 2 of #CSBA2025 is underway! Excited for another round of powerful sessions & learning. Check out today's schedule: www.mbschoolboards.ca/wp-content/u... We want to extend a big thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible. www.winnipeg2025.ca

Thank you, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, for speaking at the 2025 CSBA Congress and National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Marti Ford for sharing reflections on her Inuit and Métis background, and for offering meaningful insights into what we can learn from Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Education Framework for Nunavut Curriculum) to shape the future of education.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. David Suzuki for speaking at the 2025 CSBA Congress and National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education. 🌿 Your words on environmental responsibility and the power of community inspired us all.

🎉 Day One is Here!🎉 Welcome to #CSBACongress2025 and the National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education — a virtual gathering of education leaders from across Canada! 🌐📚

The last e-bulletin of "the school year" has been posted. Check it out for information on the upcoming CSBA Congress, Fall meeting dates, a welcome to MSBA's newest LR/HR staff member, a new job posting at MSBA and much more! Check it out: www.mbschoolboards.ca/wp-content/u...

Do you know an outstanding U of M alumnus who is currently teaching in MB? Nominations are now open for 2 Faculty of Education's Alumni Association's Excellence in Teaching awards: Deadline: July 31. umanitoba.ca/education/co...

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day to all First Nations, Inuit & Métis across Canada!🎉 From coast to coast to coast, Indigenous cultures & traditions continue to shape & enrich the country in profound & inspiring ways. It’s a time to celebrate & amplify Indigenous voices, stories & achievements.