MFNERC is proud to present this year’s Circle of Knowledge & Practices Conference
October 5 & 6, 2023
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg
In 2024, the Manitoba First Nations Resource Centre (the Resource Centre) is celebrating 25 years of supporting First Nations education and students. During this anniversary year’s Circle of Knowledge and Practices Conference (#CKP2024), the Resource Centre’s management and staff will look to the next quarter of a century. The theme for #CKP2024 is Strengthening Languages and Culture s for the Next 25 Years.
First Nations youth truly are the future of First Nations communities and cultures. Since its inception, the Resource Centre has dedicated itself to improving educational outcomes for First Nations we serve and students. Mandated to create a system for First Nations by First Nations, the Resource Centre has expanded from a handful of employees to being the largest First Nations organization offering educational services and supports within Canada. From administration and audiology to bus drivers and buses to infrastructure and technology supports, and more, the Resource Centre now includes a wide range of services that assist and support First Nations students and staff in the schools as well as local political and education leaders.
This year’s #CKP2024 is dedicated to the next 25 years of First Nations learning in Manitoba. In the years to come, the Resource Centre will continue to produce educational resource materials that help educators teach local First Nations cultures, languages, and traditions. Join us for #CKP2024 as we explore the First Nations teachings and traditions of yesterday, today, and the next 25 years to come.
This year’s Circle of Knowledge workshops and presentations are infused with teaching First Nations worldviews, along with skills and strategies that today’s teachers can use to enhance their classrooms. Teachers and school staff must be familiar with First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing, so they can properly interact with students and infuse their modern teaching methods with the local people’s worldview.
Circle of Knowledge workshops will provide opportunities for teachers to learn more about First Nations knowledge, skills, and values, so they can teach their students to be proud of who they are and reach their goals for the future, all the while using the values and traditions that brought First Nations peoples to today’s world.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
Please note: Registration limit has been set at 800 delegates
You are encouraged to register online as online registrations will be processed first; all others will be processed in the order they are received. If you have already registered online please do not return this form. Registration confirmation will be sent via email.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any questions regarding group registration, please contact Ashley Kinsman at 204-594-1290 ext. 2083 or ashleyk@mfnerc.com
REGISTRATION
| Full Conference | Affiliated | Non-affiliated (registrations open Sep. 15) |
| 1-4 people | $325 | $400 |
| 5-19 people | $300 | $375 |
| 20+ people | $250 | $325 |
| Students – Full Conference | $115 | |
| Elders – Free | (65 + or if you are considered an Elder from your First Nation community) | |
Payment Methods
- Credit Card – Please contact Tasheena Bone, ar@mfnerc.com, 204-594-1290 ext. 2240
- Authorized Purchase Order – Please include PO number on registration or please contact Tasheena Bone, ar@mfnerc.com, 204-594-1290 ext. 2240
- Certified Cheque or from an organization or band (no personal cheques)
- Cash (on-site only)
Please note: E-transfers are not accepted. Please use one of the payment methods above.
Please make all payments payable to “Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.”
and send to:
FNCKP 2023 Registration
Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
Attention: Accounts Receivable
2-1100 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, MB R3T 3X9
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- First Nation Elders
- Leadership
- Government Representatives
- Principals
- Educators
- Students
- Chiefs
- Education Stakeholders
- Leadership
- Education Administrators
- Education Directors
- Parents
- School Boards
- Councilors
- All Interested Groups and Individuals
TRADESHOW
2023 Trade Show registration is open! Applications accepted until all tables are filled.
Please provide the name of the individual who is to receive future correspondence regarding set up and on site information.
Return the application form via email, mail or fax to:
FNCKP Conference
Email: events@mfnerc.com or sherylp@mfnerc.com
Toll Free: 1-866-319-4857 ext. 2064
Phone: (204) 594-1290
Fax: (204) 942-2490
2 -1100 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9
Cost: $250 / table
Electrical Outlet: $20
Payment must be received prior to participation in the conference.
MFNERC will accept the following methods of payment.
- Authorized Purchase Order
- Can be electronically submitted to ar@mfnerc.com
- Certified cheque, organization or band cheque (No Personal Cheques)
- Credit Card
- Cash
- All cash payments will need to paid in person at 2-1100 Waverley Street, Winnipeg MB
All payments can be made by contacting Tasheena Bone
EMail: ar@mfnerc.com
Phone: (204) 594-1290 ext. 2062
Please make all payments payable to “Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.” and send to:
FNCKP 2023 Trade Show
c/o Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
Attention: Accounts Receivable
2-1100 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9
PLEASE NOTE: You will receive a confirmation from Sheryl Prince regarding confirmation of your table at the trade show.
CONFERENCE LOCATION & INFORMATION
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Phone: (204) 786-4801
Fax: (204) 786-1329
Toll Free 1-877-VIC-INNS or 1-877-842-4667
The Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre is a Canada Select 4 Star hotel. The hotel has 260 well-appointed standard guest rooms and specialty rooms including executive, Honeymoon, Queen and Kid Theme suites. More than 28,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space makes it the largest convention hotel in Manitoba. Hotel amenities include a Dino-Beach Family Water Park, fitness room, washers, dryers and a gift shop in the hotel lobby. The hotel also offers complimentary parking, local phone calls, internet computer in the lobby, wireless internet in guest rooms and 24-hour airport shuttle. Other conveniences include Chicago Joe’s Restaurant lounge, and VLT Gaming Room.
Accomodations
When booking your room, please mention that you are attending the FNCKP Conference to receive the discounted rates. Book early as space is limited!
Travel
All travel arrangements are the responsibility of the individual.
Health and Safety
The MFNERC assumes no responsibility for any injury, theft, or personal liabilities. First Aid and emergency services will be available on location. The conference is an alcohol and drug free event (excluding any alcohol sold by host hotel at the restaurant and banquet).
CONTACT INFO
General Inquiries
Michael Hutchinson, Manager of Communications & Reporting
Email: michaelh@mfnerc.com
Phone: 204-594 1290 ext.2325
Fax: 204-942-2490
Registration Inquiries
Ashley Kinsman, Administrative Assistant to Director of Languages & Cultures
Email: ashleyk@mfnerc.com
Phone: 204-594-1290 ext. 2083
Fax: 204-942-2490
Tradeshow Inquiries
Sheryl Prince, Administrative Assistant
Email: events@mfnerc.com
Phone: 204-594-1290
Fax: 204-942-2490
Finance/Payment Information:
Curtis Carriere or Tasheena Bone
Email: AR@mfnerc.com
Phone: 204-594-1290
Fax: 204-942-2490
Host Hotel Information
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 204-786-4801
Toll Free: 1-877-VIC-INNS
Fax (204) 786-1329
