Over 500 students from Grades 4 to 12 will be in the Max Bell Centre on March 11 and 12 as part of the Manitoba First Nations Science Fair.

Students from 35 Manitoba First Nations operated schools will be taking part in this 12^th annual event, competing within Youth Science Canada standards for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medallions of excellence in science.

“The Manitoba First Nations Science Fair promotes science education and achievement in First Nations schools,” says Lorne Keeper, Executive Director of Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc., the event host. “With over 400 student participants each year, it’s one of the fastest growing regional science fairs in Canada. We partner with the University of Manitoba to offer a science fair that often influences students to attend university.”

The Manitoba First Nations Science Fair is designed to provide extended opportunities for students of First Nations schools to become engaged, and to excel, in science.

“It is very exciting to have the next generation of First Nations scientists and leaders coming to the University of Manitoba to participate in the First Nations Science Fair,” says Deborah Young, Executive Lead for Indigenous Achievement at the U of M. “The U of M is proud and honoured to be able to host the Manitoba First Nations Science Fair on our campus, and to help share the scientific enquiries of these young researchers and innovators.”

The Honourable Dr. Lillian Dyck, an Indigenous Canadian Senator and Professor of Neuropsychiatry, will give a special presentation to the students.

 Agenda

Tuesday, March 11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Student displays and science activities
Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m. – 8 pm – Opening Ceremonies and Activities
Wednesday, March 12, 8:30 am – 12:30 p.m. – Judging
Wednesday, March 12, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Awards Ceremony

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