Career Development Credits

After Your Work Experience

1. Paperwork: Submit your CFE Hours Worked Sheet.

2. Reflection and Survey: You may be asked to complete a reflection and/or feedback form on your experience by your guidance counsellor or administrative team at your school.

3. Safety Forms: You need to complete the Worker Safety and Health Orientation Form and the Workplace Essential Skills Checklist again before you are awarded your credit.

4. Employer Feedback: The school may ask the employer for feedback using the Employer Feedback Form.

Project Ideas

1. Oral History Interviews

Students can conduct interviews with community elders or family members to document personal stories, traditions, and cultural practices. This approach not only preserves valuable histories but also fosters intergenerational connections.​

2. Cultural Art Projects

Creating art pieces that reflect cultural symbols or narratives can be a powerful way to express and explore cultural identity. For instance, participating in initiatives like the "Project of Heart" allows students to engage with Indigenous histories through artistic expression.​

Example: Facing Canada - A Facing History Blog

3. Traditional Skills Workshops

Organizing or attending workshops to learn traditional crafts, cooking, or music from cultural mentors provides hands-on experience and deepens understanding of cultural practices.​

Example: Ribbon skirt making with Niverville High School

4. Digital Storytelling

Developing multimedia presentations or short films that showcase cultural stories, festivals, or personal experiences can be an engaging way to share cultural insights with a broader audience.​

Examples: Cultural Heritage Documentary (short film exploring a group's history and contributions, including interviews with community members) or Interactive Cultural Map (highlight significant cultural landmarks, festivals and institutions) 

5. Cultural Exchange Events

Planning and/or attending events that celebrate cultural diversity—such as food fairs, dance performances, or language lessons—can promote intercultural understanding within the school or local community.​

Example: Folklorama 

6. Language Revitalization Projects

Students interested in preserving endangered languages might create language learning resources or host language workshops, contributing to cultural preservation efforts.​

7. Virtual Cultural Exploration

Utilizing digital platforms like "Manito Ahbee Aki" in Minecraft Education allows students to immerse themselves in Indigenous cultures and histories, offering an interactive learning experience. ​

8. Cultural Cuisine Exploration

Research and prepare traditional dishes from various cultures. Document the cooking process and share the cultural signficance of each dish.

Local Resources

• Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre (MICEC)

• Mennonite Heritage Village

• Folklorama Festival