September 29, 2023
Frontier School Division staff and students at all schools and offices take time today to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. On this day we honour the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools as well as their families, and communities. Throughout the year,...
September 29, 2023
On Tuesday September 26, 2023, Norway House Cree Nation and Frontier School Division held the official grand opening of the Building Construction facility and Area 5 office. This state-of-the-art Building Construction facility will support students from Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre preparing for a career in the...
August 14, 2023
We are pleased to present you with the Board Activity Report.
Click here to view the report and learn about the many different programs, initiatives, and policies the Frontier School Division Board of Trustees worked on during the school year.
August 14, 2023
We are pleased to present you with the Board Activity Report.
Click here to view the report and learn about the many different programs, initiatives, and policies the Frontier School Division Board of Trustees worked on during the school year.
July 31, 2023
In the spirit of reconciliation Frontier School Division has repatriated and donated community archives that were collected over the years. This included maps, film strips, charts, posters, documents, slides, and photographs repatriated to communities and/or donated to museums. This is the Division's response to Call to Action #69 ii., where...
June 30, 2023
The Gypsumville School is pleased to showcase the stunning new mural that welcomes students, staff, and visitors to their school. The mural, which is approximately 16 feet wide and 9 feet high, was created and painted by Frontier School Division student alumnus Shawna Grapentine. Shawna was challenged to create a piece...
June 26, 2023
Project of Heart is an inquiry-based, hands-on journey of truth-seeking about the history of Indigenous people in Canada that both educates and empowers students to be changemakers in our world.
On June 14, 2023, Grade 1 students from Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Centre in Norway House, Manitoba, participated in...
June 22, 2023
Photo: credit to Local Journalism Incentive Reporter, Maggie Macintosh https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/biographies/maggie-macintosh
Frontier School Division and the Frontier Teachers' Association signed two agreements to support the Division's efforts with teacher recruitment: New Graduate Recruitment Incentive Out of Province Education and Experience Recognition For more information on...
June 22, 2023
On Friday, June 16 th , we had a special presentation. Suzi Friesen (Director of Educational Programs) with the True North Foundation came to speak with our students about ways to promote positive Mental Health practices. Stevenson Island School frequently uses the True North Foundation – Project 11's curriculum resources to teach...
June 20, 2023
June 21 st , the day of the summer solstice, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The summer solstice holds significance for many Indigenous communities who have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day for generations.
National Indigenous...
June 15, 2023
Students in the land based program at Rorketon School have been busy this season constructing two hunting blinds as a donation to Skownan First Nation, congratulations students! A special mention to Eric and Kevin who helped to guide this work and idea and to the lucky recipients of this kind donation,...
June 14, 2023
On ( Left
to right: Chief Superintendent Reg Klassen, Minister of Health Audrey
Gordon, Bonnie Slimmon Kiliwnik,
President, Student Services Administrators Association of Manitoba, and Minister
of Education and Early Childhood Learning Wayne Ewasko)
June 12, 2023 Frontier School Division was pleased to participate in the Minister's announcement on...
June 14, 2023
Chan Kagha Otina Dakota Wayawa Tipi School (CKODWTS)) hosted a school Pow Wow on Friday, May 26, 2023. In total over 450 students and staff attended from CKODWTS and invited neighboring schools Birtle Elementary, Birtle Collegiate Institute, Sioux Valley and Miniota Schools. The Pow Wow was led by Arena Director Doug...
June 01, 2023
From May 17-22, 2023 nine students from Duke of Marlborough School (Churchill) boarded their Calm Air flight to head to the Manito Ahbee Festival for the first time! These students are all a part of the Thunderstorm drumming group and were so excited to head to the celebrations in...
May 16, 2023
Students attending the Wanipigow Adult Learning Centre have been learning about the drum, protocol, and teachings this year. Initially making the drums with Melissa Paypompee and Nova Courchene, then making the drumsticks with Jaime Grasby and now painting the drums with artist Shawna Grapentine. The care, learning, stories, and representation...
May 05, 2023
By wearing red on Friday May 5th, we honour and remember murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people on this National Day of Awareness, also known as Red Dress Day.
May 03, 2023
Shawna Grapentine, a former Frontier School Division student, hit the world stage at The Women's World Hockey Championship. Shawna as many of you know has worked with our students with in-person and virtual painting & drawing workshops. Recently, she was commissioned to design Player of the Game sticks awarded during The...
April 26, 2023
Join us tomorrow, Thursday April 27th at 1PM to watch the Frontier Fiddlers as they perform LIVE at the 44th Annual School Committee Conference at Canad Inns Polo Park.
Click on the picture below or the link to watch the livestream via YouTube.
Link to the Live...
April 24, 2023
Watch the Live Performance Tuesday, April 25th at 7:45pm
Each year in conjunction with the Annual School Committee conference, students from across the Division take the stage for a judged performance called 'Frontier's Got Talent'.
Click on the link or picture below to watch these performances LIVE on Tuesday, April...
April 19, 2023
On Monday April 10, 2023, the Indigenous Way of Life department joined Area 5 teaching staff and administrators, who gathered with local Elders and Knowledge Keepers for a day of immersive Indigenous Land-Based learning. Staff had the opportunity to choose from seven different experiences that explored local and seasonal practices. This...
March 22, 2023
On March 20 we celebrated the Spring Equinox and on March 21 we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination . Working together, we can create inclusive and welcoming environments in our schools and classrooms.
March 01, 2023
Frontier School Division is excited and grateful to announce that four schools were approved for grant funding from the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture & Community Collaborative (NMFCCC) and Makeway Foundation. The grant funding will help in the following ways: Reconciliation Exchange: Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre and Elm...
February 15, 2023
On February 20 th , Frontier School Division staff and students will take time to reflect on the legacy of Louis Riel (1844-1885), who we recognize as the founder of our province and one of the fathers of confederation. We also say eekoshi pitamaa (thank you very much) to the...
February 15, 2023
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION award
Nominations are invited for the Frontier School Division Outstanding Employee Contribution Award 2023. 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...
February 02, 2023
On January 30, 2023 all Principals, Vice-Principals and
senior Divisional administration took part in a virtual professional
development focusing on Manitoba Education’s recently-announced strategies for
student attendance. An overview of the
Province’s Attendance Strategy was reviewed and time was set aside for breakout
room discussion via Microsoft Teams to discuss...
February 02, 2023
On January 20,
2023 a session was held for all teachers across the Division on Wellness. Teachers from Areas 2 and 3 were present
in-person at a venue in Winnipeg with teachers from Areas 1, 4 and 5 participating
online. An opening was
provided by Board Chairperson Linda Ballantyne, with...
December 21, 2022
We are pleased to present our 2021-22 Annual Report to the Frontier Family.
The Annual Report provides a snapshot of the 2021-22 school year and the work of our Division as we advance educational opportunities for our students. Read the report
here or click on the image below....
December 12, 2022
Volleyball Manitoba celebrated graduating all-star athletes with a banquet and game showcase on Saturday December 10, 2022 for students across the province from various A, AA, AAA and AAAA levels. Michael McCracken and Tyler Doak of Joseph H Kerr school in Snow Lake were two of the 26 male all-stars athletes...
December 06, 2022
Education Agreement with Marcel Colomb First Nation Frontier School Division and Marcel Colomb First Nation held an Education Agreement signing ceremony on November 16, 2022 . The Education Agreement makes the long-standing education partnership between FSD and the First Nation official. FSD looks forward to continued collaboration with the First Nation...
November 10, 2022
On Remembrance Day, Frontier School Division reflects on the contributions of all veterans. We are eternally grateful for their courage and sacrifices. Frontier staff and students are encouraged to learn about the service of local veterans. A good resource are community monuments and plaques.
November 07, 2022
We are pleased to present you with the Board Activity Report. Click on the image to directed to the report and learn about the many different programs, initiatives, and policies the Frontier School Division Board of Trustees worked on during the school year.
With the 2021-22 school year finished, we have...
November 04, 2022
We are pleased to share the proceedings of the May 2022 Annual School Committee Conference. Click on the image to learn about presentations, discussions, student performances and awards that were presented in May.
October 27, 2022
From October 17-21, Grade 5 to 12 students at MAS were immersed in a four-day moose camp. Over the course of these days, students connected with and learned from local Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Gift Givers as they advance Indigenous Land-based education in their community. Rich learning took place including stories...
September 26, 2022
September 30 th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also known as
Orange Shirt Day, this day is about awareness of the intergenerational impacts of the residential school system and the efforts towards
reconciliation. On the Indigenous Way of Life (IWOL) department's new
blog, teachers, administrators and other...
July 22, 2022
On Friday, July 15, a celebration was held to honour graduates of the 2021 and 2022 P.E.N.T. program at Brandon University. Please join us in congratulating the graduating students from Frontier School Division!
2021: Gwen Halkett – Brochet School
Hailley Ross – Berens River School April Sinclair -...
July 13, 2022
Frontier School Division is pleased to announce the purchase of Caribou Lodge as the new and future home of the Engaged Learners Program. We are excited that our programming will continue in the former Caribou Lodge, located in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba on the shores of First Cranberry Lake. This ideal location...
June 28, 2022
From June 15-17, Land-based Education staff from across the division gathered together in Norway House for three beautiful days of sharing, collaboration and celebration with the intent to explore ways to advance Indigenous Land-based Education in their respective communities. The team received a tour of Norway House that highlighted its many gifts, Visiting...
June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022 is the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today we celebrate, honour, and recognize the history, cultures, languages, and contributions of all Indigenous peoples. Across Frontier School Division staff and students are spending time with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and have organized school-community celebrations.
June 14, 2022
A special congratulation goes out to three members of the Frontier Student Leadership program team. Three members of the Leadership program are being recognized for their constant inspiration in advocating that students choose to live drug free. Kateri Phillips (Wanipigow School), William Taylor (Frontier Collegiate), and Jackie Connell (Career Studies Department)...
June 10, 2022
"Tansi, my name is Bonnie Albert. I am the Grade 6-12 Home Economics teacher at the H.B.O.I.E.R.C. in Norway House, MB. As a Cree educator, I feel that it is important to share my newly, self-taught, cultural knowledge and sewing skills to others, mainly to my students. I am...
May 16, 2022
Each year in conjunction with the Annual School Committee conference, students from across the Division take the stage for a student showcase called 'Frontier's Got Talent'.
Join us on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. (CT) by clicking on the picture below!
Enjoy the show!
...
April 29, 2022
Red Dress Day was Inspired by the symbolic use of red dresses in the REDress Project art Installation by Winnipeg artist Jaime Black. May 5 is now considered a National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual...
April 28, 2022
Leaf Rapids Education Centre Receives $2500 Community Development Grant From Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Canadian Tire Jumpstart has awarded Leaf Rapids Education Centre $2,500.00 that will be utilized to purchase 20 pairs of running shoes for our students who are currently training to participate in the Manitoba Marathon on June 19,...
April 28, 2022
Frontier School Division is pleased to announce that Skownan School in Skownan First Nation was selected to receive a Community Development Grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart. The grant will support the school's Land-Based Archery programming.
The Land-Based Archery program brings physical health and cultural knowledge together. Participating students have the opportunity...
April 20, 2022
Frontier School Division is thrilled to announce that Skownan School will be the recipient of a Nutrients for Life Learning Garden Grant . The students at Skownan School will be receiving $3000 to support their Land-Based Learning Garden.
This funding will go a long way to helping the students...
March 30, 2022
Frontier School Division is thrilled to announce that Jacqueline Monteith has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). It is an incredible achievement for Frontier School Division, Jacqueline Monteith being the only Manitoban recipient for the...
February 23, 2022
Today is Anti-Bullying Day . Students and staff across Frontier School Division are wearing pink and promoting kindness, empathy and inclusion. A list of links with grade-appropriate classroom activities and lessons has been compiled to help students develop skills for empathy and inclusion. See the
poster for more information....
February 18, 2022
This school year, the Indigenous Way of Life Team worked with Library Services and the Fine Arts department to create and distribute a series of Bulletin Board Kits surrounding Indigenous events for use in our schools. The most recent kit contains resources and materials that highlight and celebrate Métis culture, including...
February 16, 2022
Frontier School Division is thrilled to share that Melissa Ferrar, Physical Education Teacher from Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre has been recognized nationally by PHE Canada as a recipient of The National Award for Teaching Excellence in Health Education .
Melissa has worked tirelessly to refine and...
February 08, 2022
It's with great pleasure that the Frontier School Division announces that Wanipigow School which provides educational opportunities to students in Hollow Water First Nation, Seymourville, Aghaming, Bissett and Manigotogan has been selected to receive a Community Development Grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart. This grant will go a long way...
February 08, 2022
Nominations are invited for the Frontier School Division Outstanding Employee Contribution Award 2022.
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...
February 01, 2022
On Friday January 29 th , students from the Frontier School Division's Engaged Learners Program revealed their Warming Hut titled Blossom, at The Forks in downtown Winnipeg. The 12 th year of the Warming Hut competition generated 100 entries from artists and architecture groups in 27 countries, 6 of which...
December 23, 2021
On December 18, Area 2 Math Coach, Craig Park and Gypsumville School Principal, Shawn Oswald, showed Gypsumville School students how to process a dressed deer and then eventually make deer sausage. Students were shown how to de-bone the deer, how to grind it up with pork and bacon and...
November 08, 2021
November 8 th is Indigenous Veterans Day, a time to reflect with gratitude on the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous men and women who served with the Canadian Armed Forces in both World Wars and Korea. Despite laws that denied them Canadian citizenship, which meant they were unable to vote, at...
October 06, 2021
September 30 was a historic day at South Indian Lake. It was an honour to be in the community with school staff, Chief Ducharme and O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation Council, MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee, and the community of South Indian Lake, including their Residential School Survivors. The school worked...
October 06, 2021
A project on the theme of Truth and Reconciliation took place between Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre (H.B.O.I.E.R.C.) in Norway House and Windsong Heights School, Rocky Views School Division in Alberta. Early Years students were asked to share their thoughts and ideas on what “reconcile means to...
October 06, 2021
(Federal Election 2021)
Student Vote is a project of Civix Canada whose aim is to provide students with an opportunity to exercise the democratic process firsthand and practice the habits of informed and engaging citizenship. The Student Vote was held on September 17, 2021 at Leaf Rapids Education Centre ,...
September 24, 2021
On Friday, July 16, a virtual celebration was held to honour the division's P.E.N.T. graduates. Each of them has demonstrated resiliency and commitment in adapting to all the changes created in the education system during the pandemic. The graduates are to be commended for maintaining their positivity, flexibility, and optimism in...
September 23, 2021
2021 Frontier Achievement Award Recipient
Today, the Frontier School Board of Trustees were pleased to present their 2021 Frontier Achievement Award to Melanie MacKinnon. With the cancellation of their in-person Annual School Committee Conference this past February, arrangements were made to have Ms. MacKinnon receive her award during the first...
September 03, 2021
In preparation for the 2021/22 School Year, please be aware of the memo distributed September 1, 2021 to the Frontier School Division Community.
July 15, 2021
We're pleased to present you with the 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 2020-21 school year brought us many moments of positive growth but was...
June 11, 2021
Frontier School Division is collectively mourning the loss of the
215 children who were found in the mass grave site in Kamloops, BC.
Here's how many of our students and staff have been taking time to honour the children.
Barrows Junction School Barrows Junction School held a moment of silence each...
June 11, 2021
Two FSD students are among few to obtain drone pilot certification
Two high school students from Frontier School Division's Leaf Rapids Education Centre (LREC) have accomplished the tremendous task of acquiring their RPAS pilot certificates from Transport Canada. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), more commonly referred to as “drones," have become incredibly...
June 10, 2021
Kally Baldwin from San Antonio School and Samantha Glenday from Leaf Rapids Education Centre participated in the 2021 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in May, going against 400 students from across Canada in the virtual competition. Both Kally and Samantha competed against FSD students to earn their spots at the CWSF.
You...
June 10, 2021
Have a look at the
Fine Arts Newsletter here for some beautiful photos of art happening in FSD, as well as fantastic activities like a draw/create/design challenge, fiddle instruction videos, math-inspired journal writing prompts, scavenger hunt (30 items!) and fabulous Father's Day ideas. Thank you to Shannon McIsaac, Fine Arts Coordinator at...
June 02, 2021
Cold Lake School students have been busy in April and May receiving math awards, trying out new bikes and sports equipment made possible by an RCMP grant, making beautiful fiddle music with 12 new fiddles and connecting virtually for a painting session.
We have all the photos and details below!
...
June 02, 2021
Results from the 40 th Anniversary Terry Fox School Run are in and 12 Frontier School Division schools raised over $3,900 for the
Terry Fox Foundation—an incredible accomplishment!
We are very proud to report that FSD schools have raised almost $250,000 as part of the Terry Fox School Run...
June 01, 2021
We acknowledge the families and community of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation and join in mourning the loss of their children. In honour of the 215 children’s remains discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, Frontier schools have lowered their flags to half-mast for 215 hours beginning May 31.
...
May 31, 2021
Frontier School Division is proud to announce that Darren Cable, Work Education Coordinator, is the recipient of Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
Global Citizenship Award for Educators. This award recognizes Manitoban teachers and administrators who have been leaders in promoting global citizenship — taking action, and supporting others efforts, to promote a more just and...
May 25, 2021
Samantha Glenday, a high school student at Leaf Rapids Education Centre, was just awarded a Bronze medal by Youth Science Canada at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, making her the first Frontier student to win an award at the national level. Her research project, Is Bioplastic Our Future?, was also a local...
May 12, 2021
The Frontier School Division Board of Trustees and senior administration are holding public online town hall meetings to discuss the Province of Manitoba's proposed changes to the education system—Bill 64 – The Education Modernization Act.
We have been led to believe that this proposed legislation, should it be given Royal...
May 10, 2021
Thank you all for participating in Earth Day! We received 110+ entries from across the division, including activities such as hunting, community clean-ups, exploration and even a school play of the "The Great Kapok Tree"! Winners were randomly selected and will be receiving their prizes shortly.
Please enjoy the video of our entry submissions,...
May 04, 2021
Students at Lakefront School are taking the holistic approach growing fresh healthy garden plants and seeing seeds turn into lettuce on their burgers!
Aubree and Tayden attend to the Tower Garden Students helped seed and grow the lettuce on Tower Garden kits provided by the Northern Association of Community Councils....
May 04, 2021
The 15 th Annual Frontier Fishing Derby was a “Distance Derby" in March this year, with students and staff from sixteen schools participating on the lakes of their choice.
Laura Kelly, West Lynn Heights staff, was the grand prize winner this year with a massive 38-inch fish!
Ms. Kelly,...
April 26, 2021
We are thrilled to announce that Frontier School Division's Health and Wellness Coordinator Heather Lowe, is this year's recipient of the Physical and Health Educators (PHE) of Manitoba Middle Years Award. This most prestigious award honours physical educators who have shown outstanding leadership and dedication to the promotion of physical education in the province...
April 07, 2021
Frontier Mosakahiken School in Moose Lake has been breaking new ground and finding new ways for students to learn as they face these challenging times together. Staff have received “blended learning" education training to help them continue delivering effective learning opportunities to their students—no matter where they are! Check out these...
April 01, 2021
The pandemic has limited visitors to Cold Lake School in Sherridon, Manitoba. This means fewer chances to hear presenters and special guests speak and share knowledge, but also opportunities to use technology like audiobooks and virtual connections to keep students engaged and learning.
Grade 7 student Emma listens to an...
April 01, 2021
Students at Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre in Norway House are getting out on the land to learn and harvest as part of teacher John Kalmbach's Construction Technology class. “It ties in with sustainability and resources and where your material comes from," said Kalmbach. “We're kind of experimenting. It's...
April 01, 2021
Duke of Marlborough School would like to thank resource teacher Claire Gould (pictured left) and guidance counsellor Verna Flett for their hard work and dedication at our school. Claire and Verna worked together to complete 10 Indigenous Support for Student Learning Program (SSLP) applications for students of Indigenous ancestry at the...
April 01, 2021
We are pleased to announce Melanie MacKinnon is the 2021 Frontier Achievement Award recipient—an award that recognizes former Frontier students for demonstrating commitment and excellence in their career and community. Melanie, a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation, attended Mel Johnson School in Wabowden and graduated through the Home Placement Program...
February 25, 2021
The recipient for the Outstanding Contribution Award 2021 is Pearl Dumas from the Lakefront School Committee in Crane River, MB.
Pearl has been a member of the Lakefront School Committee for 13 consecutive years with a few short periods in 1991 and 1993. During that time, she has served as Chairperson,...
February 24, 2021
Frontier Collegiate student
Kateri Manoakeesick has been chosen to receive a Manitoba School Boards Association Youth Citizenship award in recognition of her demonstrating and advancing good citizenship within her school and community.
This award also means that Kateri is one of five finalists for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities George Harbottle...
February 22, 2021
This year we are taking our 15th Annual Frontier Fishing Derby to a virtual platform! We are encouraging students and staff to participate with their families on a lake of their choice and to submit their pictures and results. Check out the poster for all the information, including Covid-19...
February 08, 2021
Frontier School Division would like to express our sincere admiration for the amazing efforts of Ramona Burton, one of our Resource Teachers from Berens River School. Ramona worked tirelessly to complete 25 Indigenous Support for Student Learning Program (SSLP) applications for students of Indigenous ancestry in her community. Because of Ramona's...
February 05, 2021
Outstanding Employee Contribution Award
Nominations are invited for the Frontier School Division Outstanding Employee Contribution Award 2021. 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...
January 29, 2021
Leaf Rapids Education Centre has been selected for a $2000 grant by the
Share2Care initiative, awarded by Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada). Established in 1933, PHE Canada is a national charitable association and a recognized leader in physical and health education. The organization champions healthy, active kids by promoting...
January 27, 2021
The Frontier School Division Student Leadership students are proud to announce the release of the children's book titled “Little One".
Little One is a children's book that focuses on how young children navigate living with family members that struggle with addiction. It was written through Student Leadership programming in collaboration with...
January 22, 2021
Schools continue to move back and forth from in class learning to remote learning due to COVID-19.
The impact on students learning is being closely monitored and an increasingly amount of research indicates that early learners experience
the greatest learning loss during COVID-19 disruptions.
The emerging research is very...
January 06, 2021
We are pleased to present our 2019-20 Annual Report to the Frontier Family.
While the previous school year presented a number of unique new challenges, from the onset of a pandemic to remote learning, we have so much to be proud of. The Annual Report highlights how our community met these challenges and created...
January 04, 2021
Frontier School Division's Career Studies Department is excited to announce that the Engaged Learners Program was one of 20 schools selected across Canada to receive the 2020 Desjardins Tech Donation. Desjardins has teamed up with the EdCan Network in response to the immediate technology needs created by the ongoing pandemic.
The...
December 14, 2020
Frontier School Division is thrilled to announce that
Leaf Rapids Education Centre in Leaf Rapids, MB was selected as one of 7 schools from across Canada to be recognized for their work in supporting mental health and physical activity for students, staff and community members by
Share2Care.
Leaf Rapids Education Center...
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
...
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 December 7, 2020
On December 2 the Minister of Education announced for the two-week period of January 4-15, 2021, Grade 7-12 students will be provided with remote learning.
Students in Nursery to Grade 6 will continue to be offered in-class learning, but parents will have the option to choose remote learning...
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...
