Education Events

The VW Parent Council is excited to bring engaging and informative Education Events to our school community! Throughout the year, we host sessions designed to provide parents and caregivers with valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to support their children's learning and well-being. Below, you’ll find details on both upcoming and past events.

Thursday, October 9th, 6PM -- Reconciliation & Treaties

Join guest presenters Brenda Muswagon & Jill Fast from Pembina Trails as well as École Van Walleghem's own, Suzanne Beauregard to learn more about what our children are learning about reconciliation and how parents can support this journey.  The work with Reconciliation & Treaties doesn't end on September 30th, but many people aren't aware of how they can connect to this work.  This opportunity is open to parents in the community.  For childcare requests, please contact <vwpceducationchair@gmail.com> before Oct. 7th.

Speaker Biographies:

• Suzanne Beauregard - Suzanne Beauregard, Kiskinohamakewak - Indigenous Teacher Champion, École Van Walleghem. Suzanne is a French-Canadian settler with 25 years of teaching experience. After 2 decades of being an early year's educator Suzanne moved into the role of Teacher-Librarian, where she began to collaborate with the Indigenous Student Success Teacher team in Pembina Trails. She is dedicated to inspiring student learning by connecting meaningful texts with authentic learning experiences.

• Jill Fast - Nîkâniskawak - Leading the Way Leader, Pembina Trails Division. Jill is a Métis educator. Her grandmother was born in the Métis community of Ste. Madeleine and she is a proud member of the Manitoba Metis Federation. Jill has been a teacher for 17 years, working first in Portage la Prairie and is now in her fourth year in Pembina Trails. Jill is passionate about Indigenous education and enjoys teaching about Indigenous peoples.

• Brenda Lynn Muswagon - Nîkâniskawak - Leading the Way Leader, Pembina Trails Division. Brenda is a dedicated educator with a rich background in teaching and Indigenous studies. She holds both a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg, completed in 2004, and furthered her expertise through the Teaching Indigenous Languages program in 2021. Currently serving as an Indigenous Student Success Teacher with the Pembina Trails School Division, Brenda collaborates with staff to integrate Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum, fostering cultural awareness and engaging students in hands-on learning experiences. Her commitment to education and advocacy is further reflected in her active roles with the Council of Indigenous Education, the Manitoba Indigenous Youth Awards, and the Pembina Trails Anti-Racism Steering Committee. 

Stay tuned for more free 2025/2026 Parent Education events like EAL/Newcomer Welcome Night and Digital/Cyber Security for our Families.  Dates to be announced soon!