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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 2d

New MTS Workplace Safety and Health Grants will give you up to $1,000 to support initiatives led by and resources to support Local Workplace Safety & Health Chairs. Applications will be reviewed and approved as received. Deadline is April 30, 2026. Complete details at buff.ly/8A0VlcW

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Joel Swaan @mrswaan.bsky.social · 12d

Was glad to bring greetings to @mbteachers.bsky.social Fab5 Conference today - grounding and practical PD for teachers in their first 5 years. And, always glad to run into other GVTA colleagues like Cassidy! Wonderful to have divisional support from GVSD for early-career members!

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 13d

TOMORROW, Friday Oct. 24, 2025, is MTS PD Day and there are still sessions open. Register right here! buff.ly/1TfUSll#MTSP...

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 13d

"It's important for teachers to have a connection with their local association. When teachers have confidence in their local leadership it frees them from concern. They're not worried about who has their back. MTS is there for them." - MTS Vice-President Joel Swaan. buff.ly/Wcmr41U

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 14d

THIS FRIDAY! Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ MTS members! Come out for an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and a DJ experience with Qmunity: Your MTS Rainbow Connection. Network with other 2SLGBTQIA+ members after your MTS PD Day session. October 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Register NOW. buff.ly/q3vdbsp

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 14d

For more than two decades, Joel Swaan has dedicated his career to teaching, leadership, and advocacy. “Back in Grade 3 I did a half an hour lesson where I taught – no – lectured the class on using codes as a method of communication," he laughs. “I knew I wanted to teach.” buff.ly/Wcmr41U

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 15d

Leadership is never static – it shifts with time, experience, and the courage to embrace change. Join Senator Marilou McPhedran on Nov. 25 for what it means to lead with confidence, to set boundaries, and to draw strength from personal and collective resilience. buff.ly/qJNmZHi #femlightenment

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 15d

Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ MTS members! Come out for an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and a DJ experience with Qmunity: Your MTS Rainbow Connection. Network with other 2SLGBTQIA+ members after your MTS PD Day session. Live entertainment. October 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Register at buff.ly/q3vdbsp

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 15d

Violence and harassment at work are not “normal” nor “part of the job”—they cause real harm. We need your help to measure progress and identify where urgent action is still needed. Take the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) survey at buff.ly/98RsQct

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 16d

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India—and for Hindus in particular. It's celebrated across faiths by more than one billion people and by many right here in Manitoba. Happy Diwali to all who observe! #HappyDiwali #CelebrateEverything

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 18d

For too long, Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code has silenced workers and unions, stripping them of their most effective means to fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect on the job. MTS stands in solidarity with the CLC and calls for an end to this practice. buff.ly/8XZKixh

Statement from MTS in Support of Bill C-247 – The Manitoba Teachers' Society

The Manitoba Teachers' Society

www.mbteach.org

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 26d

It's World Mental Health Day! We remind MTS members and their families that through Kii, they can receive one-on-one counselling, as well as an array of other wholistic support services. Get full details at buff.ly/t4iOxsN

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 26d

Marc Levesque, President of the Vocational Education Teachers of Manitoba, highlights culinary and other industry sessions at both Winnipeg RRC Polytech campuses on October 24th. buff.ly/UzvzJ4p #MTSPDday

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 26d

The MTS Virtual Substitute Seminar will be hugely popular. We get rave reviews on our content. Learn about MTS Supports and Services on October 28th and Creating Safer Spaces on November 6. Register at buff.ly/FCAXnjT

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 27d

Growing up on a farm just outside Somerset, Manitoba, Lillian Klausen learned the values of hard work, community, and connection. “I always knew I wanted to be a teacher,” says the MTS President. “There was never really another profession I considered.” Meet the Society President. buff.ly/wDfkuWJ

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ManACE @manacemb.bsky.social · 27d

Did you know that the incredible folks at Logics Academy (@logicsacademy.bsky.social) are going to be at our @mbteachers.bsky.social MTS PD Day event "Tech Together"? Well, now you know!

If this is right up your educational alley, come join us! Visit www.tinyurl.com/manace-pd-2025 to sign up.

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 27d

Register now for "Strengthening the Status Queer: A Leadership Symposium for and by Queer People." Friday Oct. 24, 2025 (all day) at Red River College Polytechnic Downtown Campus - (Manitou a bi Bii daziigae). @RRC @umanitoba @uwinnipeg Canada Research Chairs. buff.ly/UJyLGzL

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 27d

The Strength of Neurodivergent Women. VIRTUALLY on October 21, 2025, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Explore neurodivergence and women in leadership. We'll focus on the unique challenges and strengths that arise from late diagnosis, societal expectations, and workplace dynamics. buff.ly/3cbY3l5

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 28d

Adventure, personal growth and cherished new colleagues! Volunteer for CTF's Teaching Together in Africa and the Caribbean, next July. Financial support is provided by the CTF/FCE and its member organizations. Applications close Nov. 20, 2025. buff.ly/HRlW1tK

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 28d

Elizabeth Bourbonniere, president of the Manitoba Association of Teachers of English, introduces the stellar lineup of speakers at the MATE conference on October 24. Register here. buff.ly/6C9fgPi #MTSPDday

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 29d

Collaborative Learning Team Grants! Take advantage of this excellent facilitated PD opportunity. We award teams CLT grants plus funds for sub coverage and other costs. Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2025. Apply today at buff.ly/px6VQ1d #ProfessionalDevelopment

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · 29d

Niki Card of the Manitoba School Library Association invites you to the MSLA conference on October 24 at Linden Meadows School. Superb content and resources for both library staff and classroom teachers. Details and registration. buff.ly/WUbMYWL #MTSPDday

MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · Oct 5

Yes! Today, Sunday, October 5th, is World Teachers' Day. On behalf of the Society, President Lillian Klausen thanks every educator who shows up, speaks up, and lifts others up. Your dedication, commitment and creativity make lives better across Manitoba: buff.ly/0VZYl9d #worldteachersday

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MBTeachers @mbteachers.bsky.social · Oct 5

À l’occasion de la #JournéeMondialeDesEnseignants, la vice-présidente de la CTF/FCE Lillian Klausen rend hommage aux enseignantes et enseignants d’un bout à l’autre du pays et les remercie de rendre la vie meilleure. 🙌

#MerciAuxEnseignants

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CTF/FCE @ctffce.bsky.social · Oct 4

Joel Swaan, vice-président des @mbteachers.bsky.social, remercie les enseignant·es d’amener les élèves à donner le meilleur d’eux-mêmes.

Demain, #JournéeMondialeDesEnseignants 🌎, joignez votre voix à la nôtre pour remercier les enseignant·es qui ont un impact sur nos vies.

#MerciAuxEnseignants

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