Education is an important predictor of health, living standards, and democratic participation.

“The first thing I’d like to change is representation. I didn’t see any teachers that looked like me in my high school, and that made me feel alone. When you see somebody who looks like you doing something amazing, having a job that’s very commendable, it brings you comfort knowing, ‘that could be me.’

I think a lot of Indigenous perspectives and teachings can help our youth grow. One thing that everybody in the Build From Within program shares is the feeling of love for education, love for all youth. And that’s what really drives us forward. There are so many barriers to overcome, but the main focus is having that change on a deeper level.”

Malaihka Siemens, Student Teacher Intern, Ozhitoon Onji Peenjiiee (Build From Within)

Incorporate more Indigenous education and reconciliation in classrooms.
Host leadership dialogue for students to share knowledge, experiences, ideas and innovation.

Calls for action submitted by participants of two public, Vital Conversations held on June 22, 2022.

Indicators

ACCESS TO CHILDCARE SPACES

High-quality childcare positively influences social and emotional development and improves educational outcomes

% of children 0-12 for which there is a regulated childcare space:

30%	18%	19%
Canada	Manitoba	Winnipeg

30%
Winnipeg

18%
Manitoba

19%
Winnipeg

Source: Government of Manitoba and Child Care Canada 2020

PANDEMIC IMPACTS ON CHILDREN

39%

of parents in Manitoba were very or extremely concerned about
the impact of the pandemic on their child’s school year and academic success in 2020, slightly higher than the national percentage of 36%.

Source: Statistics Canada

POPULATION WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Nearly 80% of Winnipeggers have a high school diploma, slightly higher than the national average, and up from 56% in 2001.

	79%	76%	65%
	Overall	BPOC	Indigenous

79%
Overall

76%
BPOC

65%
Indigenous

Source: Statistics Canada