Male-identifying educators, professionals, and allies are invited to come together for this Virtual Mentorship Series from the Ministry of Education. Explore and share best practices in recruitment, retention, mentorship, and classroom engagement for early learning, childcare professionals and K-12 teachers and students.
The series aims to promote the employment of Métis citizens as early childhood educators by creating opportunities for learning and knowledge-sharing rooted in Métis culture, values, and best practices to strengthen the path for men, Two-Spirit, and Male-Identifying educators who are already contributing to the field.
Please contact ecesupports@mnbc.ca to register.
This is a 7-part series. Each session is held on Zoom from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm PST. Full schedule below:
| Date: | Session name: | Session focus: |
| September 10, 2025 | Reclaiming the Role of Male Caregivers | Cultural and community-based caregiving |
| October 8, 2025 | Supporting Children with Diverse Needs (Elder Bruce Dumont) | Strength-based inclusion and confidence in the classroom |
| November 12, 2025 | Storytelling & Métis Values in Practice (Guests: Samson LaMontage & Elder Bruce Dumont) | Embedding values like respect, love, and honesty in ELCC |
| December 10, 2025 | Mental Health & Belonging for Male Educators | Peer support, isolation, and resilience |
| January 7, 2026 | Career Pathways and Leadership (Guest: Greg Wilcox - ECEBC) | ECE/ELCC as a respected profession for men |
| February 11, 2026 | Mentorship and Reciprocity (Elder Bruce Dumont) | Passing on knowledge, being mentored, and giving back |
| February 25, 2026 (Closing session) | Reflection, Celebration and Looking Ahead | Reflect on series journey to share insights and experiences |