Pembina Trails School Division

Vision Quest 2026 - Indigenous Youth Leadership students and staff, and Manitoba’s premier Wab Kinew.

Congratulations to Ishmit Pawar and Chizara Anyanwu of Pembina Trails Collegiate for their recent student achievements! 🎉💯

Ishmit took home the gold medal at the two-day Skills Canada event in Toronto for this brilliant work with troubleshooting on a Windows system and completing cyber security tasks.

Chizara has been selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study Computer Science at The University of Toronto in September 2026. Her passion for STEM and her entrepreneurial mindset will help strengthen Canada’s future.

Way to go, !

Congratulations to Jose Zhen Cheung whose creation won the Wetland Centres of Excellence Art Competition put on by Ducks Unlimited Canada 🖼️🌊

This year’s art competition centred on the theme “Biodiversity creates hope.” To connect to this theme, Jose decided to use a variety of mediums such as drawing, photography, sculpture and crocheting. By bringing together these mediums, he sought to mirror the unity of life in the wetlands.

Jose’s artwork is called “Unifying Harmonies”, where different animals, plants and organisms who have their own harmony are united by different-looking nets, signifying that our differences should not be an issue and we should stick together.

We are of Jose’s achievement and the passion he has shown for both art and environmental awareness.

Picture source: ducks.ca

National Indigenous History Month is observed each June to recognize and honour the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
Throughout the month, we are encouraged to learn from Indigenous voices and reflect on the past, present, and future of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

June is Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Together, we highlight and celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ communities, past and present, as integral members of our Pembina Trails community 💙🧡

In Pembina Trails, we are committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all students and staff. To learn more about our Statement of Commitment, please click here:

https://media.pembinatrails.ca/media/Default/medialib/ac-respect-for-human-diversity-policy.5f0a5b44565.pdf

Pembina Trails School Division hosted its first-ever Pow Wow at Fort Richmond Collegiate on May 27, and it was unforgettable. 🧡

Students, families, and the south Winnipeg community came together in celebration of Indigenous culture through powerful drumming, dancing, and stunning regalia. A shared feast helped kick off an evening of connection and community.

The event proudly supported members of , an Indigenous-led organization walking alongside families with culturally grounded supports.

Big thanks to , our school administrators for their leadership, and everyone who showed up to honour this vibrant community✨

☀️ Summer is here, and with rising temps outside, it can heat up inside our schools too!

Our facilities teams are working hard to keep classrooms cool, and staff are helping students stay safe with regular cooldown and hydration breaks. 💧

Learn how we’re keeping students comfortable and healthy in the lead-up to summer: https://www.pembinatrails.ca/preparing-our-school-buildings-for-warm-weather.45915

Pembina Trails School Division is proud to host its inaugural Pow Wow on May 27 at Fort Richmond Collegiate, in partnership with The Winnipeg Foundation and Makoon Transition Inc.

This is a welcoming gathering open to all, and offers a meaningful way to experience First Nations culture through song, dance, and connection with family and friends.

Make sure you know what to expect by visiting our website for more details. https://www.pembinatrails.ca/a-guide-to-pembina-trails-pow-wow.45912

Big congrats to teacher Rupal Malik on receiving ’s Lifetime Achievement Award for extraordinary and lifelong dedication to the advancement physical and health education 👏

A leader in multicultural dance, Rupal shows how movement can celebrate culture, identity, and belonging while inspiring lifelong wellness. Her impact has shaped Manitoba’s new Phys Ed curriculum, while she has also mentored future educators through teaching in university courses and supporting student-led initiatives.

Rupal brings her passion for activity and wellness to the community as well through involvement in projects like warming huts for the Nestaweya River Trail and advocacy for accessible green spaces.

From classrooms to communities, Rupal’s legacy is helping everyone find their place to move, connect, and thrive.

Good luck to our Pembina Trails students competing at in Toronto this week! Sienna () will be competing in Hairstyling, while Ishmit and Chizara () will take on Network Systems Admin and Website Technologies respectively.

We’re cheering you on! 👏