MSBA at a Glance
What's Happening
Save these Dates in 2025!
MSBA’s Annual Convention will be held March 20 and 21 at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg. Program details will be posted to the convention webpage, included in the e-bulletin, and distributed in the weekly divisional mail. Registration will open in late January.
As well, the Association is pleased to be hosting the 2025 NTGIE and CSBA Congress from July 2 to 5. The program will include renowned keynote speakers, engaging workshops, opportunities to connect with peers from across Canada and time to explore all that Winnipeg and surrounding areas have to offer.
Call for Nominations - Provincial Executive
Member school boards and trustees are now invited to nominate candidates for the 2025-2026 MSBA Provincial Executive. The following positions will be elected for two-year terms in 2025: President, Vice-President (boards with fewer than 6,000) and Directors for Regions 2, 4 and 5 (one position). Nominations are posted as received.
Written notice via the June 19 divisional mail was the first call for nominations. A second call will be made during the Fall Regional Meetings, with the third and final call to be conducted at the March Annual Convention.
Nominations are open: Excellence in Education Awards
Since 2006, Manitoba has recognized exceptional educators whose outstanding educational practices have a deep and lasting impact on student achievement, engagement and well-being. School trustees who have direct knowledge of the nominee’s contribution may nominate an eligible educator for an award.
Complete information on the nomination process, including selection criteria and required forms, are posted on the Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards website.
National Reconciliation Partnership Award (NRPA)
The National Reconciliation Partnership Award recognizes significant and sustained commitment by both a publicly funded school board(s) and local Indigenous community(ies) to the promotion of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.
The award was launched at the National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and CSBA Congress in Saskatoon in July 2022. The first annual award was presented at the 2024 National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and CSBA Congress. Congratulations to Cowichan Tribes and Cowichan School District, recipients of the 2024 award.
Standing Together for Safe Schools
A joint press statement outlining a shared commitment among Manitoba's education partners for safe, caring, and inclusive schools.
Employment Opportunities
Reference Guides
Two reference guides have been produced by MSBA to promote safe schools for students, while promoting the best interests of staff:
Upcoming Events
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 10 to 16)
Remembrance Day
National Child Day
Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards Gala
2025 Indigenous Education Gathering - Call for Presentations/Student Panel Participants Deadline
Winter Solstice
Manitoba School Boards Association
The Manitoba School Boards Association is a voluntary organization of public school boards in Manitoba. Its mission is to enhance the work of locally elected school boards through leadership, advocacy and service, and to champion the cause of public education for all students in Manitoba. The association offers a wide range of direct services to member boards, and provides a strong voice for the expression of their views and concerns.