Resources for Residents

Going to School

Starting school is an important step in a young child's life. Parents and caregivers of students starting school often want further information – check out the links below:

Starting School

• Going to school in Manitoba
  Outlines everything you need to know about sending your children to school in Manitoba.
• School calendar
  Find out when first day of classes are as well as Christmas and Spring break.
• Schools in Manitoba Search
  Contact information for Manitoba schools, school divisions and districts, including maps, calendar dates and school board contacts. 
• Healthy Schools
  The Healthy Schools initiative promotes the health and wellness of students, their families, school staff, and school communities.

School Projects

Here are some useful links to help you get started on your school projects:

Government

• Learn more about how government works
  Concise and detailed description of all aspects of the functioning of the Manitoba Legislature.
• Learn about Manitoba emblems and symbols:
  • Coat of Arms
  • Floral emblem - Prairie Crocus
  • Manitoba Tartan
  • Manitoba's Flag
  • Provincial bird - Great Gray Owl
  • Provincial soil - Orthic Black Chernozem
  • Provincial tree - White Spruce
• How Canadians Govern Themselves 
  Do you have questions about Canada’s system of government?  Read How Canadians Govern Themselves online, or see themes from this book supported by interactive games, videos pictures and animations.
• Magna Carta
  The Magna Carta was displayed in Winnipeg on the occasion of the visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Find out more about this important document.

History

• Rearview Manitoba
  Go back into history and learn about some intriguing Manitobans.
• Brief history of Manitoba
• Origin of the name Manitoba
  Find out how Manitoba got its name.

Population

• Statistics
  Want to find out how Manitoba's population has changed, what it looks like today and how it will grow? 
• Manitoba's communities
  Find detailed census information on communities throughout  Manitoba.

Agriculture

• Where’s Agriculture?
  Find out how agriculture touches your life, from the games you play to the homes you build. Agricultural products are everywhere!
• Pizza Pizzazz
  Meet the people who make your pizza! 
• Agri-Car
  See how agriculture is used in our cars by matching the products to the car parts that they helped make.

Resources

• Manitoba Rocks
  Find out more about rocks and minerals in Manitoba.
• Learn about Manitoba’s wildlife

Money Management

• Make it Count
  Provides activities and tips to help youth with money management.

Talk with your kids about...

Bullying

• NOT in my School!
  Learn how you can help stop bullying at school and in your community.
• Bullying and Physical Violence in Schools

Safety

• Safe Schools Manitoba
  Workshops to build awareness and understanding of the problems and solutions that impact the safety of children and youth.
• Protect your noggin
  Get out and bike. Wear a helmet every time.