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Today is a reminder that your mental health matters—to you, your family, and your community. Whether you’re a student, a young adult, or someone just trying to figure things out, it’s okay to take a moment and ask yourself: How am I really doing? Mental health is as important as physical health. It’s about finding balance, taking breaks, and reaching out when things feel heavy. 💬💙 Check out the Mental Health Education Resource Centre (MHERC) for mental health resources at mherc.mb.ca.

Today, we honour the incredible teachers who shape our futures, ignite our curiosity, and inspire us to achieve our dreams. Whether virtually or in a classroom, teachers play a vital role in helping us grow into the best versions of ourselves. 📚 Did you know? Teachers don’t just share knowledge; they are mentors, advocates, and role models. Their dedication impacts generations, creating a ripple effect beyond school walls. 🎉 Take a moment today to thank a teacher who has made a difference in your life. A simple ‘thank you’ can mean the world to them.

First Nations Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing First Nations cultures, etiquette, laws, and philosophies have helped First Nations Peoples progress into the 21st century. First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing have enabled communities to survive on this land. First Nations societies have always been richly diverse. Our enduring worldviews are relevant in today’s urban-centric environment and can support First Nations youth as they embrace opportunities in their present and future.  The role of educators is to prepare students for the road ahead. For First Nations youth, this can mean building up, reinforcing, and strengthening pride and confidence…

LTF conference presentations and discussions will focus on strengthening our schools into the future. In First Nations societies, where land and home are the lifelong learning environments for children and young people, daily expressions of love and connectedness are nurtured inherently through language and cultural practice. The conference workshops will resonate with the importance of First Nations languages and cultures to strengthen student identity and encourage their gifts.

Today’s the Day! WVC stands with the Moose Hide Campaign to end violence towards women and children. The Moose Hide Campaign acknowledges that violence in any form is unacceptable, no matter the gender. It highlights the significant number of women affected by violence and emphasizes the crucial role of men and boys in tackling this issue. The Moose Hide campaign also recognizes that approaches centred on “shame and blame” are ineffective solutions. People of all ages, genders, and cultures are invited to participate in our campaign actions.

Today, we observe the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). On this solemn day, we come together to honour and remember our stolen mothers, sisters, and cousins. It is a distressing reality that Indigenous women and girls in Canada are five times more likely to be victims of violence than any other demographic.  We encourage our students and communities to wear red as a unified gesture of solidarity and commitment to raising awareness. No More Stolen Sisters. 🪶 ✋🏽 🛑❗️ 

🌿 🍃🌲🌱🌏🌱🍃🌲🌿    Join us in celebrating World Water Day by recognizing the importance of the Muskeg.   “Muskeg,” originating from the Ininímowin (maskek) and Anishinaabemowin (mashkiig) languages, refers to a northern landscape characterized by a wet environment, abundant vegetation, and peat moss deposits. It encompasses various wetlands in the boreal zone, including bogs, fens, swamps, and mires. These peatlands cover around 1.2 million km2 in Canada, constituting 12% of the country’s surface area.  test

🪶Celebrate Indigenous Science & Innovation Day – March 19 Indigenous peoples in Canada have a rich heritage of innovation and ingenuity, enabling them to thrive in diverse environments for thousands of years. Their knowledge and technologies are deeply intertwined with a profound understanding of the natural world.   Here are some examples of Indigenous Ingenuity in Canada: The Tipi  Canoe  Clothing & Footwear  Medicinal Knowledge  Navigating and Timekeeping  Sustainable Land Management Food Preservation  The Igloo Visit our Facebook page to view more details!

 Stand with Indigenous Women – This International Women’s Day & Every Day!  This March 8, we honour the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Indigenous women while also remembering the sisters, mothers, and daughters we’ve lost to violence. The crisis of MMIWG touches all our communities, and it’s time for action. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s honour the legacy of our stolen sisters and pave the way for a future where every woman is respected, valued, and celebrated.

Discover Your Bright Future in 2024! Step into the New Year with warmth and excitement as the Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate extends a heartfelt welcome to our new and returning students. Prepare for an exciting adventure as we kick off the Second Semester of Spring 2024! Our virtual doors are open wide, inviting you to a semester filled with growth, discovery, and limitless possibilities. Click here to Register Now!

🧡🪶 #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay Every year, we unite to recognize #OrangeShirtDay and the profound importance of the “Every Child Matters” movement. 🧡🪶 Commemorating the residential school experience, witnessing and honouring the healing journey of the survivors and their families. 🧡🪶 Wearing our orange shirts symbolizes solidarity, reconciliation, and a commitment to the ongoing journey of healing and understanding.

Introducing: Where We First Stand Transition Camp! Discover Your New Home Away From Home 🏠 APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1, 2023. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to start your university journey on the right foot!

Every year, on September 12, we come together to celebrate National Day of Encouragement. It’s a day dedicated to spreading positivity, lifting each other up, and making the world a brighter place. In a world that can often be filled with challenges and negativity, this day serves as a reminder of the power of encouragement. Be genuine: Authenticity is key. When you offer encouragement, be sincere and heartfelt in your words and actions. The Importance of Encouragement Encouragement is a powerful force. It has the ability to inspire, motivate, and uplift those who receive it. Whether it’s a kind word,…

A Call to Action – May 5th National Day of Awareness for MMIWG May 5th is recognized as Red Dress Day, also referred to as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and the Two-Spirited. This day aims to raise awareness and pay tribute to the many Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals who have been victims of disproportionate violence in Canada. The concept of Red Dress Day was sparked by Jaime Black, a Métis artist, who created the REDress Project exhibition. She displayed red dresses to signify the absence of missing and murdered women,…

Essay Contest Deadline is April 1st, 2023 What would inspire you in your learning journey? Submissions are to be sent to phyllism@mfnerc.com Visual Arts Contest Deadline is May 1st, 2023 What do you see or experience at your First Nation or school that makes you proud? Submissions are to be sent to phyllism@mfnerc.com

RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. March 1st – 2nd, 2023 Join MFNERC and fellow respected First Nations Youth, featuring The Magoo Crew and other Special Guests!

With semester one of the school year well underway, we would like to acknowledge the good work that you are all doing in your schools. Please see the information below regarding opportunities available through Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate for your students to gain high school credits in our online learning environment.    The 2022-2023 instructional model includes:  An online delivery model with live 60-minute scheduled classes with certified Manitoba Teachers. Teachers will be online DAILY for scheduled live exchanges in the online Rooms.  Weekly class news is updated regularly with what students should READ, WATCH, and DO. WVC offers an independent, supported instructional model with…

Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate was proud to celebrate with the Chief Clifford Lynxleg Anishinaabe School Class of 2022. Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate also sends our congratulations to all of the 2022 graduates on their hard work & achievements.

You can Enter the draw here!

To aid in the registration process, please view or download the semester 1 timetable. Fall 2022 – Master Timetable Semester 1 WVC strives to meet the changing needs of the students and the member schools. Online class content is readily available with 24/7 access, complete with daily live lessons. Students will receive instruction, ask questions, express concerns, and communicate regularly with certified Manitoba teachers in our BrightSpace learning environment. Students are required to log in daily. Student success depends on regular attendance in class! Summaries of what to read, watch, and do are posted within each course. Progress is monitored closely,…

A new administrative team member, effective January 31, 2022, will be leading the WVC program. Vice-Principal Flora-Lee Trueman

WVC SEMESTER 2 TIMETABLE To aid in the registration process, please view or download the semester 2 timetable. Master Timetable Semester 2   WVC has changed our instructional model this year and have become more flexible, while meeting the needs of students. Online class content is fully developed, complete with pre-recorded teacher lessons in the learning environment. Students will log in daily for live exchange sessions, led by the assigned instructor. In addition, weekly tasks for students to read, watch, and do will be posted. Students attend the live sessions for questions, concerns, communication, and direction. Progress is monitored closely…

To aid in the registration process, please view or download the semester 1 timetable. Semester 1 Master Timetable – updated Sept 2, 2020 WVC has changed our instructional model this year and have become more flexible, while meeting the needs of students. Online class content is fully developed, complete with pre-recorded teacher lessons in the learning environment. Students will log in to twice weekly live check-in sessions, led by the assigned instructor. Weekly tasks for students to read, watch, and do will be posted. Students attend the check-in sessions for questions, concerns, communication, and direction. Progress is monitored closely with…

This job is pending an offer. Considering working from home? There is a contract opportunity to teach Precalculus Math 40S remotely. Course content is developed and contained within the Learning Environment and a teacher is needed to facilitate the course during semester 1. Remote Teacher Job Posting – Contract for Prec alculus 40S

Attention:  Education Directors and Principals, MFNERC Member First Nations and MFNSS First Nations The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) supports your rapidly changing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 17, 2020, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) declared a state of emergency for each First Nation, and Manitoba Education announced a three-week suspension of in-person classes at all public schools, beginning on March 23, 2020. Short-term responses included local teachers preparing print-based work packages, but the recommended social distancing strategies to flatten the curve could last upwards of 18 months. Preparing for Educational Continuity With the infrastructure…

Student registration for semester 1 classes for the 2019-2020 school year is open. Please click Register Now to get started. There is a maximum cap of 30 students per class. Some classes fill up more quickly than others, so register as soon as you can to save your spot. To help with full year planning, click to download the Spring 2020 Semester 2 Master Timetable . All students require parental and school permission forms to enroll in online courses, click to download the Permission Form 2019-2020.

Registration for the Spring 2019 semester is now closed. Thank you for enrolling with us this semester at WVC! We have received registrations from 20+ Manitoba’s First Nation Schools this semester. It is great to see such high interest and participation in the Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate. Live Classes have begun and students are continuing to transition to their new learning environment. They are sure to learn many valuable skills in communication, navigation as they work over the semester with our teachers. You are welcome and encouraged keep us in mind for high school courses you may require in the future.…

Live Classes for semester 2 will begin February 4, 2019 and WVC teachers are busy completing final classroom tasks and preparation for exams in January. Other staff have begun preparations to welcome new students in semester 2. WVC is the first in Manitoba to have offer an online grade 9 Ojibwe language 11G credit that will be piloted in the coming semester! We highly recommended enrolling students in this course, to help us help you take steps to revitalize First Nation languages and culture. WVC has set an initial limit of 20 students for the pilot. You are welcome and…

Thank you for considering Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate online classes. At this time, the registration window has closed. Please check back in January 2019 for the next intake. To help with full year planning, click to download the WVC Full Year Timetable  

Please click Register Now to get started. There is a maximum cap of 30 students per class.  Some classes fill up more quickly than others, so register as soon as you can to save your spot. To help with full year planning, click to download the Full Year Timetable      

Check out our Facebook page for our latest contest. Win a FANTASTIC prize! https://www.facebook.com/wapaskwa/

Click the Register Now icon to enrol for semester 2 courses, beginning February 5, 2018.  To assist you with full year scheduling, please download our WVC 2017-2018 Timetable. WVC Full Year Timetable

Parental Permission Form 2015-2016 must be signed and returned for all students attending classes with WVC for semester 2.  Click to access the form.  Completed forms can be emailed or faxed back to the WVC office.  Contact information is at the bottom of the printed form.

Thank you for being part of the pilot program with Manitoba’s first accredited online school.  The WVC wants to continue improving and so we would love to have your feedback about your experience with our program.  Please take the time to complete our end of the semester student feedback form. Feedback Form From our main page, click under Current Students and find the feedback form in the drop down menu.

The Christmas holiday break is fast approaching and the holidays will be here before you know it.  There will be no live classes over the Christmas break but the end of the semester is also fast approaching and this is a good time to remind all Wapaskwa students to print out and / or continue to access and complete your assignments before the end of the semester. There will be no live classes Dec 21, 2015 – Jan 1, 2016.  Classes resume Monday Jan 4, 2016. Grade 12s please be reminded of your provincial achievement tests in ELA 40S (Jan…

There will be no live classes on Tuesday November 24, 2015. The WVC staff will be attending a professional development (PD) day. Please check your individual course home page(s) for specific messages and / or pre-recorded lessons from your teacher(s) on what to accomplish during this day. Regular classes resume Wednesday November 25, 2015.

No Live Classes Friday October 23, 2015 There will be no live classes on Friday October 23, 2015. The WVC staff will be attending the provincial SAGE conference. Please check your course home page for specific messages from your teacher(s). Have a great weekend. Regular classes resume Monday October 26, 2015.

A reminder notice to students that there will be no live classes on Monday October 12, 2015 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular classes resume on Tuesday October 13, 2015.

January 29 at 12 pm Allison McDonald and the rest of the Wapaskwa staff gathered in our 1090 Waverley location to witness the iPad draw. Students earned draw tickets based on their positive learning behaviours for things such as good attendance, good performance, positive class contributions, etc. Some students had as many as 25 entries! Congratulations to Ronald Lewis, the winner of this semester’s grand prize! Wapaskwa plans to give away another iPad next semester, register now!  

The Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate’s second semester courses are beginning in February 2015. At this time, students can register in any of our 28+ grade 9 – 12 high school courses at WVC.  WVC offers ONLINE high school credits in a synchronous live classroom that may not be available at your attending school. Contact your school administrator or guidance counsellor and start the enrolment process today. Email to administrator@wapaskwa.ca for more information.  To see our course offerings for semester 2, click the Register Now tab on the top right hand side.

Thank you for being part of the pilot program with Manitoba’s first accredited online school. The WVC wants to continue improving and so we would love to have your feedback about your experience with our program. Please take the time to complete our end of the semester student feedback form. In order to encourage your participation, all received forms will be entered for a chance to win an iPod Touch. The last day to provide your feedback is Friday January 30, 2015. Ask your school staff member for a printable copy if you prefer. From our main page, click under…

Aboriginal Veterans Day began in 1994 in Manitoba to honour the contributions of First Nations and Metis people who served in the Canadian Military. In 2001 the National Aboriginal Veterans War Memorial was unveiled and dedicated in Ottawa, and commemorative ceremonies are now held in many communities in Canada on November 8th.

There will be no live classes on Monday October 13, 2014 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular classes resume on Tuesday October 14, 2014. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Register Now for classes with the Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. Click the Register Now button on the right side of the page to see the course offerings.

Student registration for semester 2 courses will close February 8, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Thank you to all of you who have successfully registered. Live classes begin on Monday February 11, 2013 at your scheduled time. Class cancellations in the following courses are predicted: Science 10F, Science 20F, Geography 20F, ELA 20F and ELA 30S. Check back for updates later this evening.

Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate has opened registration for Semster 2 courses. These courses are instructed daily for 20 weeks from February to June, 2013. Students from your school can opt to take their high school credits entirely over the Internet in a fully-interactive virtual classroom, instructed and supported by a WVC certified Manitoba teacher. Courses are designed for approximately 70 minutes of instruction per day (Monday-Friday), following a traditional semester system. Students will learn a lot of new technological skills as well as academic skills by taking an online class at the Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate. They will become skilled at how…

Contact your school administrator or guidance counselor and start the enrolment process today.  Click the course name for a complete description. Course Credit Value Status Next Start Date Math 10F 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Science 10F 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Social Studies 10F 1.0 Enroling September 2013 ELA 10F 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Introduction to Applied &  Precalculus Math 20S 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Science 20F 1.0 Enroling September 2013 ELA 20F 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Geography 20F 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Precalculus 30S 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Physics 30S 1.0 Enroling September 2013 Biology 30S 1.0 Enroling September 2013…

December 3rd at 3pm Allison McDonald and the rest of the Wapaskwa staff gathered in the board room here at 1090 Waverley to witness the iPad draw. Students names were entered based on their teacher’s recommendation for things such as good attendance, good marks in tests or homework finished on time…etc. Some students had as many as 20 entries! Congratulations to Christopher Flett the winner of this semester’s grand prize. Wapaskwa plans to give away another iPad next semester to another lucky student.

Hello, Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate would like to thank you for interest in the Pilot Project. Please revisit the Wapaskwa website for a listing of courses for the Academic Year 2011-2012.

Registration is now Closed for Term 2.

We are currently accepting registration for the Second Term of the 2010-2011 Pilot Program. Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate – Registration Form 2010-2011