November 25, 2020
Frontier School Division was one of the many partners for the 2019 Misipawistik Pimatisimenskanaw Culture Camp. We were honoured to be included in the camp and celebrate the valuable learning and significant contributions.
To learn more, read the message from MCN below:
Misipawistik Cree Nation's (MCN) youth program Misipawistik Pimastisimeskanaw builds on 30 years...
November 16, 2020
For Halloween this year, schools in Frontier were full of tricks – tricks to find safe ways for kids to celebrate! Whether it was integrating Halloween themes into lessons or providing a safe space for students to T rick or T reat, our teachers and staff were excit ed...
November 13, 2020
During the month of October, students (and several staff) in The Engaged Learners Program at Egg Lake had the opportunity to work with the Manitoba Theatre for Young People. Working together, the students created a stop motion music video using one of the groups' favourite songs. Students from Lynn Lake,...
November 12, 2020
Attention all PE Teachers and Students!
Grab your water bottle, runners some comfy clothes. Frontier School Division is bringing you HIIT Workouts with Coach RJ from Fit Club!
Join us weekly for virtual High-Intensity Interval Training sessions on Zoom where Coach RJ will lead a class that gets everyone engaged in...
November 10, 2020
Even though COVID-19 is forcing us to live very differently than before, we’re also using this time to be creative and shine on a new level.
Let’s take a look at Cranberry Portage Elementary School for some great examples! To start, grade 5 & 6 students are learning to use Sphero balls....
November 10, 2020
Part of the re-entry plan for Cold Lake School is to provide a safe learning environment for everyone. This is a very important challenge that needed to be addressed in a smart and strategic way. To start, students were divided into PODS (cohorts) according to families. The school has a total...
November 10, 2020
There’s nothing more gratifying than seeing our students shape their futures as we nurture their natural talents. We have a massive responsibility when it comes to encouraging our youth to celebrate their skills and passions.
This is what’s happening at Joseph H. Kerr School, where students are excelling in so many...
November 04, 2020
We love seeing everyone in the Frontier Family succeed thanks to their incredible skills and talents. This time we’re recognizing Mr. Richard LeDue, one of our high school teachers at Helen Betty Osborne IERC, whose first book of poetry "The Loneliest Age" was recently published! Mr. Richard has been part of our...
November 04, 2020
Frontier School Division’s Career Studies Department is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019-2020 Nikanihk Ohci Foundation Inc. Raffle In Support of the Megan McIvor & Career Studies Scholarship.
Winner of the Pine & Cedar Playhouse, valued at $4,500 is Angie (Angeleen) Cable
Winner of the Two Seat Go-Kart, valued...
October 21, 2020
We have a great group of PENT graduates in our division! We would like to send a BIG congratulations to another PENT student within Frontier School Division; Mr. Craig Hardisty, who received his Bachelor of Education Degree from Brandon University through the PENT program. Craig was a PENT student at Wanipigow...
October 20, 2020
Read the full re-entry plan for the fall 2020 school year by
clicking here or on the image below:
October 19, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we regretfully announce the passing of Elder (Kihteyak) Albert Tait.
Since 2009, Elder Tait played a significant role as an employee at Jack River School. His involvement with Indigenous language and cultural teachings was shared with hundreds of students over his time at the school. He also...
October 15, 2020
Since 1994, every October 5th we recognize World Teacher's Day. And while we appreciate our teachers every day, it's so important we take a moment to step back and really look at everything teachers bring to our communities.
Since the impact of COVID-19 especially, we have seen the ways our teachers...
October 15, 2020
Things are rarely quiet at Frontier Collegiate, but since the 2020 school year started it's been extra busy!
Orange Shirt Day In the last week of September staff and students promoted safe schools and recognized past injustices to Indigenous people, including recognition of Orange Shirt Day on September 30.
Community Connections
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October 15, 2020
Indigenous way of life is at the centre of all our teachings in Frontier School Division, and we're always proud to see our students exploring new educational experiences.
A recent hunting expedition gave a Black River Anishinabe School student an opportunity to live the seven sacred teachings. While on this expedition,...
October 15, 2020
Stevenson Island School has a special Thanksgiving tradition. Every year students harvest vegetables grown in the school garden, which staff then use to prepare a feast for all of the school families, while students make place settings and centrepieces. Due to COVID-19, the school wasn’t able to host their usual Thanksgiving feast,...
September 30, 2020
Today we wear orange to commemorate and honour residential school survivors and thrivers.
We show our support through this small but significant symbol to continue the healing process of reconciliation. It's our responsibility to change the course of history to one that's positive, inclusive and centred on future generations.
Orange Shirt Day...
September 22, 2020
Frontier School Division Teacher, and previous P.E.N.T. Graduate, Laura Kelly is the recent recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in the Faculty of Education at Brandon University.
Faculty nominate students they have taught during their program. Laura was selected on the basis of the following criteria: exceptional academic performance,...
July 23, 2020
We're pleased to present you with the 2019-20 Board Activity Report.
Click here to view the report and learn more about the many different programs, initiatives and policies the Frontier School Division Board of Trustees worked on during the school year.
The 2019-20 school year brought us many moments...
June 26, 2020
The past few months have presented new challenges to nearly all areas of everyday life, and we're proud to see the perseverance and strength in our Frontier Family. The struggles we've faced through the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of working together to support one another. This is one of the reasons we...
May 27, 2020
The Frontier Engaged Learners program recently sent 4 students to the
National Indspire Youth Conference in Ottawa. All from different communities in Manitoba, students Evan, Tia, Ronaldo and Dre were chosen from a larger group of Engaged Learner applicants based on their academic performance and residence, showing outstanding attitudes and work...
March 17, 2020
The health, safety and well-being of our students, staff and everyone in the Frontier Family is at the core of all of our decisions.
We have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) situation as it has been developing. We are working closely with Manitoba Education and Provincial Health Officials...
March 16, 2020
In early March, a group of students from across Frontier School Division had the opportunity to attend the Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering in Ottawa hosted by Indspire. Our youth attended the Indspire Awards, along with a career workshop about post-secondary education opportunities. Students met notable speakers and Indigenous performers who...
March 13, 2020
Updated October 30, 2020
Today the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Roussin announced continued increases in the number of COVID-19 cases across Manitoba. While there has been no school-level transmission in our Division, as of Monday, November 2, 2020, all schools in Frontier will operate at the Restricted Level (Orange). For more...
February 26, 2020
Coach David Kopecky and the history-making Minegoziibe Anishinable Talons.
To say the Minegoziibe Anishinabe Talons have had a good season is a bit of an understatement. Sure, they've won a bunch of games (16-5) and some tournaments, but the varsity boys basketball team has done more than that....
February 14, 2020
Frontier School Division established the Frontier Achievement Award in 1998 to recognize the honour and achievements of those who have attended school in the Division.
This year, we were happy to present the Frontier Achievement Award to Brigette Lacquette, Olympian and member of Canada's National Women's Hockey team!
A graduate of Rorketon School,...
February 04, 2020
Outstanding Employee Contribution Award
Nominations are invited for the Frontier School Division Outstanding Employee Contribution Award 2020. This award recognizes employees who demonstrate one or more of the following: Proficiency in their area of responsibility;
Contribution to the Division as an employee; Contribution as a community member; Provision of leadership...
January 29, 2020
On January 24th and 25th, students and staff from Frontier Collegiate and Engaged Learners joined to host a Winter Cultural Gathering at Egg Lake. Knowledge Keepers and Traditional Gift Givers from around Manitoba came together to share cultural knowledge and teachings with students in Frontier School Division. Youth learned about the construction...
January 20, 2020
The Frontier Family and community of Norway House Cree Nation acknowledges the unexpected passing of Ms. Daisy Monias, Area 5 Superintendent. A celebration of Daisy's life took place in her community on January 4th with family, friends and colleagues sharing many stories, tears and laughter.
Daisy was born in Norway...
January 03, 2020
Originally posted January 3, 2020
Updated September 23, 2020
In early January, Vern Anderson was awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers. Though the original ceremony was cancelled due to the beginning of the coronavirus, Vern was invited to a private ceremony with Lt. Governor Janice Filmon on September 21, where he...
December 03, 2019
Our 2018-2019 Board Activity Report reflects on the previous school year and all of the initiatives and activities that the Board of Trustees have been involved in.
The past school year was, once again, busy and productive as the Board of Trustees continue to focus on walking in the good way, supporting the needs of...
October 07, 2019
We are incredibly excited to announce our upcoming Global event streaming to you from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada - Polar Bear Capital of the World! All you need is the ability to connect to Youtube!
Global Science: Water in the Arctic and Beyond is an event for early, middle and senior years...
September 27, 2019
On September 26, Students and staff at Cranberry Portage Elementary were honoured to receive an exciting visit from Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and The Honourable Gary A. Filmon. During their visit, Her Honour Janice Filmon...
September 12, 2019
On August 30, the RCMP contacted Frontier School Division (FSD), to inform us that they have charged one of our employees Daniel Hughes with sexual assault. When the RCMP informed us of the charges, we immediately suspended this individual and are working with the RCMP.
The charges were made recently and...
September 04, 2019
As we gather in our respective community schools and offices for another school year, I find myself reflecting on many of our accomplishments in recent years. Our students, staff, and communities have been busy, continually striving to improve education in our division.
Together, we have:
created a new brand reflecting our...
July 17, 2019
On Friday, July 12th a celebration dinner was held at the Victoria Inn honouring our 2019 PENT graduates. Congratulations are extended to Gina Albert (Jack River School), Nazia Berens (Berens River School), Craig Hardisty (Wanipigow School), Laura Kelly (Falcon Beach School), and Colleen Noel (Chan Kagha Otina Dakota Wayawa Tipi School)...
June 14, 2019
(Standing): Board Vice-Chairperson Marion Pearson, Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Cattani, Chief Superintendent Reg Klassen, Black River First Nation Councillor Oral Johnston.
(Sitting): Frontier School Division Board Chairperson Linda Ballantyne, Black River First Nation Councillor Leah Fontaine.
On Friday, June 14, 2019 the Frontier School Division Board of Trustees and the Black River First Nation...
June 03, 2019
(Standing): Area 3 Trustee Marg Imrie, Chief Superintendent Reg Klassen, Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Cattani, Berens River First Nation Councillors Steven Berens, Gerald Kemp, and Suzanne McKay, and the First Nation's legal counsel Norman Boudreau. (Sitting): Frontier School Division Board Chairperson Linda Ballantyne, Berens River First Nation Chief Hartley Everett.
On Friday, May 31,...
May 30, 2019
It was a very special day for family, students and staff at Frontier Collegiate. The school and community gathered to officially open “The Gathering Place" in memory of Dale Cowan, friend to all and dedicated to ensuring every student's success.
May 30, 2019
Front row seated: Chairperson Linda Ballantyne, Chief Cameron Catcheway. Back row standing (left to right): Chief Superintendent Reg Klassen, Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Cattani, Trustee Darlene Osborne, Councillor Sterling Catcheway, Councillor Kenneth Catcheway, and Trustee Howard Sanderson.
The Frontier School Division Board of Trustees, Chief, and Council for the Skownan First...
May 16, 2019
We're happy to announce that the Frontier School Division 2019 School Committee Conference Report is available to read!
Our Annual School Committee Conference is an important event in our school year and always promises to be an exciting, inspiring gathering. The report provides an opportunity to see inside the conference and learn about...
May 14, 2019
Frontier School Division, in conjunction with the University College of the North, is hosting an information session on “Passive House and KITHOUSE – Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities". We are pleased to have two industry leaders share their experience and knowledge as we explore the world's most advanced and energy efficient construction standard....
May 10, 2019
The Western
Drone Show was a success. With 170+ delegates, 15+ sponsors and several
speakers, the conference permitted the education, government and industry
sectors to collaborate. The auctions raised over $1000 for Crohn’s and
Colitis Canada. We were pleased with the turnout and especially excited
that Frontier School Division was...
May 02, 2019
Brigette Lacquette recently visited the Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre and Jack River School in Norway House on April 25. Brigette became the first First Nations woman to play for the Canadian women's Olympic Hockey Team in 2018. It was an honour to have her visit our community and speak to...
May 02, 2019
Frontier students participated in a Food Matters gathering from April 26-28th at Bakers Narrows Lodge. This is the second year FSD students have participated in the event and it was a great success! Students were engaged in many land-based activities including rabbit snaring, goose plucking, prepping and cooking, net setting and fish filleting,...
April 25, 2019
On April 24, carpentry students in the Frontier Builders program started their day early to move three future teacher houses.
All three houses were built entirely by Frontier students who receive high school credits with the possibility of a 1st level apprenticeship through the carpentry arm of Frontier School Division's...
April 13, 2019
Improved attendance, fewer
suspensions and increasing student engagement are a few of the many accomplishments that FSD is proud to share this
year.
Read about a couple of our recent success stories in our new Report on Attendance below:
Report on Attendance Report April 2019
...
March 29, 2019
The Frontier Games recently celebrated its 45th year! Hundreds of students, staff, chaperones and guests will convened in Norway House on Wednesday, March 6 for the official opening of the Games, with competitions in various traditional and land-based sports taking place on March 7-8.
Thank you to all of our staff, students and volunteers...
March 29, 2019
The 2019 Frontier School Division Science Fair was the biggest one to date! We jumped from 32 projects last
year to 54 projects this year! 14 schools participated with over 80 youth participants from grades 4-12. Our
schools are bringing their best to the event, ready to celebrate these learning...
March 21, 2019
Kailyn Danielson, at the age of 9, is a teacher. She is teaching her classmates about strength in the face of challenges and what it means to be part of a community. This fall Kailyn was diagnosed with brain cancer but has not let that slow her down. She wanted to use...
March 11, 2019
Every year the Frontier School Division Juried Art Show comes alive with colour, talent and expression. This year the students brought out the best in drawing, painting, sculpting, crafts, film and photography. This year saw 273 entries from 154 students from 23 Frontier schools, and the judges noted that the...
March 11, 2019
Frontier Games is celebrating its 45th year! Hundreds of students, staff, chaperones and guests will convene in Norway House on Wednesday, March 6 for the official opening of the Games, with competitions in various traditional and land-based sports taking place on March 7-8.
For more information on the Games please check out...
February 20, 2019
Frontier Collegiate’s Brave the Shave fundraiser celebrated another successful year! The school raised over $1,000 which they donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Many students and teachers supported this great cause and we would like to thank all of them for participating!
On Friday May 11th Frontier Collegiate held an assembly...
February 20, 2019
Since 2013 the Me to We Club at D.R. Hamilton School in Cross Lake has been actively creating positive change both locally and globally as part of the We Day movement. Interested students in grades 6 to 9 can join the club which has an emphasis on social justice...
February 20, 2019
Each year in conjunction with the Annual School Committee Conference, students from across the Division come together to perform for delegates and guests. You can check out their performances below:
Frontier Fiddlers Performance
Frontier's Got Talent Frontier's Got Talent is a student showcase open to all students within Frontier....
February 20, 2019
Congratulations is extended to Andrea McIvor, the 2018 recipient of a Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award in the Personal Achievement category. The Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards (MAYAA) is held each year in November to honour the achievements of Indigenous youth in the fields of culture, traditional lifestyle, employment, business, personal...
February 20, 2019
Nominations are invited for the Frontier School Division Outstanding Employee Contribution Award 2019. This award recognizes employees who demonstrate one or more of the following:
Proficiency in their area of responsibility
Contribution to the Division as an employee
Contribution as a community member
Provision of leadership in the nominee’s area...
February 20, 2019
Frontier School Division is pleased to announce that Vern Anderson is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Frontier Achievement Award. The Frontier Achievement Award was established by the Frontier School Board in 1998 to recognize and honor the achievements of a Frontier graduate as well as those who have attended a...
February 15, 2019
Frontier School Division is pleased to announce Daisy Monias as recipient of The Aboriginal Circle of Educators (ACE) award for Language Education. The ACE Award honours educators and leaders who promote and support Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom and in the community.
Daisy is of Cree heritage, born and raised in Norway...
January 18, 2019
Back row: Trustee Howard Sanderson, Councillor Chris Benn, Councillor Doug Hanska, Councillor Lindsay Bunn Jr. Front row seated: Board Vice-Chairperson Marion Pearson, Board Chairperson Linda Ballantyne, Chief Ken Chalmers, Trustee Darlene Osborne
The Frontier School Division Board of Trustees and Chief and Council for the Birdtail Sioux First...
August 28, 2018
We're excited to announce that we are kicking off another highly innovative instructional program specifically targeting employment opportunities using the leading edge Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). The demand for this industry is increasing and expanding faster than the ability to provide qualified pilots for the available jobs. This program will...
August 21, 2018
The Berens River Paddlers brought home 1st Place in the 17th School Dragon Boat Challenge in the Junior Mixed Division! Not only did the grade 7 to 9 students demonstrate strength and skill but also unity, optimism and determination to achieve their championship goal. Our profound gratitude goes to chaperones...
