Physical and Health Educators of Manitoba

MTS PD Day

Registration was scheduled to open Monday, September 13th but due to unforeseen circumstances, registration will open the following Monday, September 19th!

Register here!

Frontier School Division Job Posting
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The Bison Transport Sport LeadHERship Series is back this year with our first session on Thursday, October 13th at 7 p.m.

For this session, titled She Makes the Call: Officials in Sport, our panel will discuss how officiating is a great way to stay involved in sport beyond playing and coaching. We will also dive into how to become an official, why it’s important to build a network of women in sport, and how we can all be advocates for female officials.

We will speak with three female officials who all bring unique perspectives of their time spent officiating. Amy Martin is an official in elite hockey, refereeing at Hockey Canada and IIHF events. Jane Edstrom is an athletics official with decades of experience at the international and olympic levels. Julianne Zussman’s love and dedication to rugby allowed her to transition from a high-level player to official, and has been reffing at the international and Olympic level since.

Officials are fundamental to the success of the sport system, and while there are still many barriers to be broken for women in sport, we are seeing more females at all levels officiating and making the important calls.

The Bison Transport Sport LeadHERship Series is free and open to all. Click to register for the event.

Treaty Education Online Sessions

The 2022-2023 school year will mark the thirteenth year of Treaty Education in Manitoba. Dynamic and responsive professional development remains a key facet of Treaty Education implementation. Since its inception, Treaty Education has delivered professional training in-person, blended, and synchronous online.

We are excited to continue our professional relationship with Manitoba’s educational communities. In 2022 – 2023, Treaty Education is offering five synchronous online sessions:
• September 19 & 20, 2022 – Open K-12 Regional Treaty Education Training
• November 23, 2022 – Grade 12 SIC: Treaty Education Training
• December 6 & 7, 2022 – School Admin Treaty Education Training
• January 31 & February 1, 2023 – Open K-12 Regional Treaty Education Training
• February 21 & 20, 2023 – French Language K-12 Treaty Education Training

These sessions will be delivered live, allowing participants to engage in discussions and meaningful dialogue with presenters and other registrants. The two-day gatherings will explore the historical and contemporary contexts of Treaties as well as best-practices and tips for successful Treaty Education implementation. Pre-registration is required. There is no fee and participants will be gifted with a Treaty Kit.

If you would like more information or to register, please contact Amanda Simard at asimard@trcm.ca

Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports
Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports (MODS) is a provincial sport governing body that provides the sport of ultimate to adult, youth and school programs in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. MODS has worked with many schools and organization throughout the years to offer introductory ultimate clinics that has led to participation in school / divisional jamborees, or a MODS organized tournament.

MODS would like to provide your school with a clinic introducing the sport of ultimate to your students in the way of basic concepts of throwing, catching, running, jumping, and mini games . The sport of ultimate is noncontact, fast paced, and is self officiated that emphasizes sportsmanship through Spirit of the Game. Ultimate is easy to learn, requires little equipment and can be played in any open space.

To request MODS at your school, please fill out and return this form.

Calls to Action

Of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action we’re focused on addressing the health legacy of residential schools and reconciliation through Physical and Health Education and Sport. We aim to build bridges between communities and support Indigenous youth with resources and opportunities by focusing our efforts on:

18. We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to acknowledge that the current state of Aboriginal health in Canada is a direct result of previous Canadian government policies, including residential schools, and to recognize and implement the health-care rights of Aboriginal people as identified in international law, constitutional law, and under the Treaties.

19. We call upon the federal government, in consultation with Aboriginal peoples, to establish measurable goals to identify and close the gaps in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, and to publish annual progress reports and assess long-term trends. Such efforts would focus on indicators such as: infant mortality, maternal health, suicide, mental health, addictions, life expectancy, birth rates, infant and child health issues, chronic diseases, illness and injury incidence, and the availability of appropriate health services.

87. We call upon all levels of government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, sports halls of fame, and other relevant organizations, to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history.

88. We call upon all levels of government to take action to ensure long-term Aboriginal athlete development and growth, and continued support for the North American Indigenous Games, including funding to host the games and for provincial and territorial team preparation and travel.

89. We call upon the federal government to amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to support reconciliation by ensuring that policies to promote physical activity as a fundamental element of health and well-being, reduce barriers to sports participation, increase the pursuit of excellence in sport, and build capacity in the Canadian sport system, are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples.

90. We call upon the federal government to ensure that national sports policies, programs, and initiatives are inclusive of Aboriginal peoples, including, but not limited to, establishing:
i. In collaboration with provincial and territorial governments, stable funding for, and access to, community sports programs that reflect the diverse cultures and traditional sporting activities of Aboriginal peoples.
ii. An elite athlete development program for Aboriginal athletes. iii. Programs for coaches, trainers, and sports officials that are culturally relevant for Aboriginal peoples. iv. Anti-racism awareness and training programs

91. We call upon the officials and host countries of international sporting events such as the Olympics, Pan Am, and Commonwealth games to ensure that Indigenous peoples’ territorial protocols are respected, and local Indigenous communities are engaged in all aspects of planning and participating in such events.

Connecting Mental Health Literacy and Well-Being to the Physical education / Health Education Curriculum

It is important that Kindergarten to Grade 12 students, as part of their physical education and health education (PE/HE), are able to gain the knowledge and skills they need to support mental health, well-being, and healthy lifestyles. Manitoba Education is pleased to announce the release of Connecting Mental Health Literacy and Well-Being to the Physical Education/Health Education Curriculum. This resource is intended to enhance understanding of the overall integration of mental health throughout the current Manitoba K–12 PE/HE curriculum and increase awareness of resources that are available to support the implementation of mental health curricular learning outcomes.

Along with this resource, Manitoba Education has also created a list of Mental Health and Well-Being 2021/2022 Professional Development Sessions (attached) that are taking place in the upcoming months. These sessions are being offered in English only.

Inquiries related to the content of the documents may be directed to

Stephen Howell, Consultant
Telephone: 204-451-1673
Toll-Free: 1-800-282-8069, ext. 8806
Email: stephen.howell@gov.mb.ca

A History of Excellence Book

A History of Excellence Book explores the untold stories of Manitoba's Indigenous Sport. Soft cover books are $25.00 and hard cover books are $60.00. If you would like to purchase a copy please fill out the form here.

New True Sport Resource

True Sport is excited to share a new True Sport Resource with you. Endorsed by PHE Canada, The True Sport Experience –Volume 1: FUNdamentals is a resource for educators of children aged 6 to 9 consisting of a series of physical activities that facilitate learning the True Sport Principles. The True Sport Experience offers a balanced and intentional approach to physical activity by focusing on the development of both ethical and physical literacy. The activities can be applied in and out of the classroom, as well as in the community and align with current Canadian physical education curriculum.

You can access the English version here: https://truesportpur.ca/true-sport-experience
You can access the French version here: https://truesportpur.ca/fr/lexperience-sport-pur

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