Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://mcieb.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://mcieb.ca/) - The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB), also known as the Blueprint, is an initiative driven by collaboration and a commitment to prioritizing excellence in Indigenous education within our province. MCIEB is a partnership involving Manitoba's six universities, three colleges, Indigenous organizations, government partners, and the Manitoba School Boards Association. Our goal is to prioritize excellence in Indigenous education in Manitoba. - [](https://mcieb.ca/attausikuuluta-working-all-together-mcieb-indigenous-education-gathering/) - Attausikuuluta – Working All Together Gathering 2023 2024 2025 2026 - [Commitments](https://mcieb.ca/about-us/commitments/) - Commitments Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint for Universities, Colleges and Public School Boards Making Excellence in Indigenous Education a Priority The Blueprint partners acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Indigenous students and educators to our province. The diverse history, culture, language, philosophy, traditional knowledge and experiences of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students are - [Who We Are](https://mcieb.ca/about-us/who-we-are/) - Who We Are The Blueprint is built upon diverse layers of experience and Indigenous knowledge. The Elders Council provides direction, the Steering Committee provides input and guidance, and the Management Team handles daily operations and advances collaborative work. Elders Council Our mission is to align strategic paths and foster the flourishing of Indigenous students’ potential. - [2025 Working Together - Indigenous Education Gathering](https://mcieb.ca/2025-working-together-indigenous-education-gathering/) - Thursday, February 6, 2025 @ 8:00 am – Friday, February 7, 2025 @ 1:30 pm The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg1808 Wellington AveWinnipeg, Manitoba R3H0G3CanadaView Venue Website Our third annual Indigenous Education Gathering took place on February 6 & 7 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, located at 1808 Wellington Avenue. Again we had a - [About Us](https://mcieb.ca/about-us/) - About Us The MCIEB is a collaborative initiative that aims to prioritize excellence in Indigenous education throughout Manitoba. Together we are working to expand educational opportunities for Indigenous learners, integrate Indigenous knowledge into education, and promote reconciliation in our province. Who We Are The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB) is a partnership involving Manitoba’s - [2026 Working All Together - Indigenous Education Gathering](https://mcieb.ca/2026-working-all-together-indigenous-education-gathering/) - Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 8:00 am – Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 3:30 pm The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg1808 Wellington AveWinnipeg, Manitoba R3H0G3CanadaView Venue Website Our 4th annual Indigenous Education Gathering, Attausikuuluta – Working All Together was a huge success with 348 people registered. Attendees represented government bodies, industry partners, 11 post-secondary institutions, 12 - [Photos of 2026](https://mcieb.ca/photos-of-2026-attausikuuluta-working-all-together-mcieb-indigenous-education-gathering/) - Attausikuuluta - Working All Together: MCIEB Indigenous Education Gathering - [Elders Council](https://mcieb.ca/about-us/elders-council/) - Elders Council Our mission is to align strategic paths and foster the flourishing of Indigenous students’ potential. At the very core, the Elders Council directs us, tasked with the crucial role of advising the Steering Committee. This guidance ensures our Blueprint initiatives remain rooted in community values and meticulously attuned to the educational needs of - [2023 Working All Together - Indigenous Education Gathering](https://mcieb.ca/2023-working-all-together-indigenous-education-gathering/) - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – Friday, March 17, 2023 @ 3:30 pm The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg1808 Wellington AveWinnipeg, Manitoba R3H0G3CanadaView Venue Website On March 15-17, 2023, the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB) hosted its first annual education conference at the Victoria Inn and Conference Centre in Winnipeg. The Inuktitut word, - [2024 Working Together - Indigenous Education Gathering](https://mcieb.ca/2024-working-together-indigenous-education-gathering/) - Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 8:00 am – Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 1:30 pm The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg1808 Wellington AveWinnipeg, Manitoba R3H0G3CanadaView Venue Website Our second annual Indigenous Education Gathering took place on February 8 & 9 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, located at 1808 Wellington Avenue. We were thrilled to - [News](https://mcieb.ca/news/) - News Stay informed with the latest news, updates, and press releases by checking out this page. For press requests, please reach out directly to Denise Tardiff, the Blueprint Manager, by phone at 204-599-3136. - [Resources](https://mcieb.ca/resources/) - Resources This collection of Indigenous Education Resources is designed to provide valuable information and support you in making excellence in Indigenous education a priority. Submit a Resource If you have a resource that advances excellence in Indigenous education in Manitoba, or speaks to other Indigenous education matters, please submit it here. Submit - [Contact](https://mcieb.ca/contact/) - Contact Let’s Start a Conversation! Are you interested in learning more about the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Blueprint or how you can be a part of the important work we do on advancing Indigenous Education? If so, we'd be happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Email + - [Blueprint Partners](https://mcieb.ca/blueprint-partners/) - Blueprint Partners The Blueprint Partners page offers a comprehensive overview of the collaborative efforts and initiatives undertaken by our partners to prioritize excellence in Indigenous education and foster reconciliation across Manitoba. We are currently updating our Signatory Partner information. Please check back soon for new updates! Learn About the Commitments Blueprint Timeline Fall 2017 UW - [Report Workshop Samples](https://mcieb.ca/report-workshop-samples/) - Fireside Chat (Ashley Richard & Mihskakwan James Harper)Ashley Richard and Mihskakwan James Harper delivered an engaging and entertaining fireside chat. Ashley shared her personal experiences with educational pursuits and opened up about the traumas that hindered her progress in fully embracing her talents as a student. Ashley received encouragement from some of her teachers and - [Sharing Stories](https://mcieb.ca/sharing-stories/) - Sharing Stories Hear from Indigenous students and learn more about the innovative work that is underway to transform Indigenous education in Manitoba. Coming soon. Explore Our Student Stories Every Indigenous student creates their own distinct path. This path may involve attending a University, College, Polytech, or some combination of these. Read about inspiring Indigenous students - [Story Nomination](https://mcieb.ca/sharing-stories/story-nomination/) - Story Nomination If you know of anyone with a compelling Indigenous education experience, nominate them today! Chosen student participants will be eligible for compensation. - [Privacy Policy](https://mcieb.ca/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Purpose: MCIEB (Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint) respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting their personal information under its control. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform users how MCIEB collects, uses, discloses, and protects the information provided to us through the MCIEB website. Consent: By using - [Submit Resource](https://mcieb.ca/resources/submit-resource/) - Submit Resource If you have a resource that advances excellence in Indigenous education in Manitoba, or speaks to other Indigenous education matters, please submit it here. ## News - [Un engagement de la part des institutions postsecondaires](https://mcieb.ca/news/un-engagement-de-la-part-des-institutions-postsecondaires/) - La Liberté, 10 Janvier 2024 LaLiberte_10-16_janvier_2024_DebDownload - [2024 Indigenous Education Gathering is full!](https://mcieb.ca/news/communities-of-practice/) - The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint partners are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual Indigenous Education Gathering February 8 & 9, 2024 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue. Registration is now full and closed. Have you missed your chance to save the date? Email Sheri Domenico at sheri.domenico@outlook.com to - [April 14th Re-Signing](https://mcieb.ca/news/april-14th-re-signing/) - On Friday, April 14, 2023, Manitoba's six universities, three colleges and the Manitoba School Boards Association gathered to reaffirm their commitment to making Indigenous education a priority in Manitoba. In 2015, the parties signed the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (the Blueprint) – an official partnership agreeing to advance 10 commitments informed by the Truth and - [Conference Report](https://mcieb.ca/news/conference-report/) - On March 15-17, 2023, the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB) hosted its first annual education conference at the Victoria Inn and Conference Centre in Winnipeg. The Inuktitut word, attausikuuluta, meaning "all together," was gifted by Elder Martha Peet to emphasize the collaborative nature of the MCIEB and the fact that excellence in Indigenous education will - [Elders' Council](https://mcieb.ca/news/elders-council/) - For several years Elder Martha Peet has been sharing wisdom and providing guidance to the Blueprint Steering Committee. Our goal is to ensure Blueprint initiatives are community driven and focused on meeting the needs of Indigenous students. We understand fully that being advised by a strong Elders’ Council must be at the heart of this - [Communities of Practice](https://mcieb.ca/news/communities-of-practice-2/) - Inspired by the keynote addresses from David Newhouse, John Chenoweth, and Ken Sanderson, as well as the breakthrough room discussions at the MCIEB’s first annual conference, three Communities of Practice (CoPs) have been formed. Inaugural meetings were held in May 2023. All CoPs engaged in robust discussions and determined they would benefit from continuing to - [Credit Transfer Articulation Agreement Table](https://mcieb.ca/news/credit-transfer-articulation-agreement-table-2/) - Given the ever-growing demand for Indigenous language courses and urgent need for qualified instructors province wide, the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB) would like to support the advancement of this important work and advocate for the prioritization of credit transfer pathways for Indigenous Language Programs while moving a broader credit transfer agreement forward. To ## Resources - [Indigenous Citizenship](https://mcieb.ca/resource/indigenous-citizenship-directory-report/) - [Horizon Map](https://horizon.miap.ca/) - Horizon Map - [Wise Practices for Working with Elders](https://mcieb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/wise-practices.pdf) - The following Wise Practices for Working with Elders were created as a foundational information for post secondary institutions in Manitoba to build and strengthen relationships with Indigenous Elders/Knowledge Keepers and community members. These can be adopted or adjusted for your institutional needs in collaboration and consultation with Elders/Knowledge Keepers. 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