Preparatory Institutions

Children of the Earth High School is a special place that combines a strong academic focus with an additional emphasis on Indigenous cultural teaching and learning. Our teachers and staff support balanced student learning and growth across physical, academic, social, and spiritual fields. We strive to empower the urban Indigenous youth that make up our student body, and we invite active parent involvement at our school. Our north star goal is to produce graduates that are prepared to contribute their gifts and talents back to their community and to help themselves and others to live a good life. Cultural learning activities are offered daily throughout the year along with monthly and seasonal ceremonies. Students will take part in smudging, medicine harvesting, pipe ceremonies, sweats, feasts, and receive traditional teachings from our school knowledge keepers and community elders. All Children of the Earth students are required to be enrolled in either Cree or Ojibwe language classes for grade 9-12. Reclaiming language is an essential part of reclaiming our identities as Indigenous people and we emphasize this importance with our students through this requirement. Children of the Earth High School has a free breakfast program and lunch program for all students.

As the largest geographical school division in Manitoba, spanning 75% of the province’s land mass, we are fortunate to be part of a large number of communities​ – some of which are often only accessible by boat, air, rail or winter ice road. We are committed to building and maintaining relationships across the diverse communities that comprise Frontier as they play an important role in the strength of our division. Reflecting this diversity in cultural activities and programs enhances the knowledge of our students and their awareness of their own and other cultures. We are fortunate to be able to blend traditional and innovative learning to reflect the needs and aspirations of each area.

Our vision, supported by Frontier School Policies, will guide us in ensuring that children, caregivers, staff, and community members have an opportunity to learn about the rich cultural histories and significant contributions that have been made by Indigenous peoples in Canada. This will include opportunities to engage and participate in cultural teachings, ceremonies, Knowledge Keepers/Elders circles, languages classes, history courses, workshops, and activities to promote and build the kind of positive relationships called upon us by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2015.

At Frontier, we work in partnership with our communities to provide high-quality education for adult learners to develop the skills, knowledge and attitude essential for their successful participation in society. We offer a wide selection of courses to help participants obtain the Mature Student High School Diploma and other educational goals. Our Adult Learning Centres are located in 21 communities throughout the division

The Louis Riel Institute Adult Learning Centre is committed to assisting learners in the completion of their Mature Student High School Diploma or upgrading in order to gain admission to post-secondary institutions. Our program is open to all students who reside in Manitoba.

The Louis Riel Vocational College offers a wide range of educational and training opportunities that allow our students to enhance their skill sets and put on the right path to advance their careers.

Established in 1998 by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. (MFNERC) provides the province’s leading education, administration, technology, language and culture services to First Nations schools in Manitoba.

The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre has many programs and resources for both parents and educators. The programs include Early Learning, Inclusive Education, Numeracy and Literacy, Physical Education & Health and the Training Institute for professional development.

Job postings for MFNERC, Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS) and External postings. Please be advised that the Successful candidates for MFNERC positions must provide satisfactory criminal and child abuse registry checks. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more than a decade, WVC helps First Nation communities in Manitoba by offering online course options to high school students to complete their Senior-year education. Students expand their horizons and skillsets by joining an interactive cohort of First Nation students registered in the online class. A variety of high school subjects are available and are delivered online in a safe, secure environment. WVC offers an expanded calendar of courses, some not available at local schools, which ensures students attain the proper credits needed for high school graduation or post-secondary entrance requirements at either university or college (industry-specific trades). Our teachers and staff are incredibly supportive in ensuring all WVC students receive the best educational experience possible.

R.B. Russell is a vocational high school. The school offers 10 Vocational Programs: Level One Apprenticeship Standing – Culinary Arts, Building Construction, Hairstyling Sr. Years Technology High School Diploma Mature Student Diploma Pre-Industry Training Program Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Construction Program Active Parent/Community Council World Of Work Centre. Cross curricular unit and lesson plan development/ delivery between academic and vocational programs is a priority. Students develop electronic online academic & vocational learning portfolios for self assessment and ongoing learning. Students learn about and plan for the future in regards to work and post-secondary opportunities, including the High School Apprenticeship Program. Aboriginal perspectives are integrated into academic and vocational curricula to strengthen student learning outcomes. Respect/Belonging/Responsibility are the foundation words on which we build our school community. We have an active student voice (council) to build leadership capacity within the student body. Technology is a resource embedded in current curriculum and assessment practices. New technology supports instructional strategies. R.B. Russell has a student group called the Rainbow Eagle Feather; R. B. Russell’s Gay-Straight Alliance.

Southeast College was established as a private high school (Grades 10 to 12) in 1995-96 by The Southeast Tribal Council, incorporated as Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation (SERDC). The SERDC includes the communities of Bloodvein First Nation, Little Grand Rapids, Brokenhead, Pauingassi First Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Black River First Nation, Hollow Water, Berens River and Poplar River. Many of these SERDC communities lacked high schools and from this need arose the vision for a centrally located education facility. Situated within the city of Winnipeg and nestled on approximately 40 acres, the purchase of the former Nazarene College seemed like the ideal opportunity and location. SEC is unlike any other school in Canada. It is a unique facility that not only educates its students, but also houses the student body on site while nourishing the culture of First Nations in many of its day to day operations.

The WAEC offers high school educational opportunities to adult students seeking to complete a grade 12 diploma, upgrade for post-secondary education and/or strengthen employment opportunities. Since 1968, the WSD has operated the WAEC as a strategy to improve graduation rates in the WSD. It also serves as an anti-poverty strategy, improving educational outcomes for hundreds of Indigenous and Newcomer students. Primarily offering the Mature Student Diploma, approximately 200 students graduate per year from WAEC and hundreds more upgrades to meet post-secondary requirements. Many students also use their diploma to improve their prospects for entering the work force. The Adolescent Parent Centre provides high school education to pregnant and parenting adolescents and young women and provides childcare for students while they attend school. We are committed to attaining our overall goals of credit attainment and student engagement. We strive to maintain an inclusive environment for students by offering a true continuous intake model, an RPL (Recognizing Prior Learning) program and allowing students to access content in a variety of ways. WAEC offers continuous intake which allows students to enroll in school at any point throughout the school year.

Kaakiyow li moond likol Adult Learning Centre is a satellite school of Winnipeg Adult Education Centre. It is located inside Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, at 510 King Street. The name Kaakiyow li moond likol is from the Michif language, meaning “All peoples’ school.” Our learning centre was created in 2007 as response to the community members’ voices stating the need for a place to learn, to earn a high school diploma, and to continue moving toward their dreams. Kaakiyow li moond likol is an adult learning centre that offers approved Manitoba curriculum courses to adults so that they can achieve their high school diploma. Kaakiyow li moond likol is open to all people aged 19 or older. We may ask you to do a math and English assessment so that we can help you choose the courses that will best suit your skill level.

Located inside the River Osborne Community Centre at 101 Pembina Highway, R.O.O.C.S is easily accessible to almost everyone. A wide array of bus routes right outside the front door makes getting to and from school a breeze.The courses are taught with a small student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for relief from one of the biggest stresses associated with going to school: not being able to get help. Students and certified teachers interact on an adult-to-adult basis. The classes offered and environment make for a successful combination. Anyone who is 19 years of age or older can attend. Potential students must register, in person, at the WAEC main campus at 310 Vaughan Street. Call 204-947-1674 to find out what you need to bring.

The Adolescent Parent Centre, located at 136 Cecil Street, is a program of the Winnipeg Adult Education Centre. This school provides academic courses for parenting and pregnant women through junior and senior high years. Individualized instruction and continuous intake allow students to continue their schooling while they are pregnant. Students can remain at the centre until their child reaches two years of age or they reach 21. Senior high students obtain graduate standing or credits towards graduation following Manitoba Education curricula. Infant labs, which are maintained collaboratively between professional staff and students, provide a supervised and educative environment for mother and child. Any teenager who is pregnant or who already has a child may register.