Folklorama is the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world, as determined by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts. Folklorama began in 1970 as a one-time celebration of Manitoba's centennial, and has since grown to an annual two-week Festival of global culture and entertainment that takes place the first two weeks in August. Partnering with diverse ethno-cultural communities, the Folklorama Festival attracts over 400,000 visits every year.Throughout the year, Folklorama is sustained by three business divisions that were created as a result of the success of the Festival: Travel, Talent, and Teachings.
Punch Bowl Refresher & Healthy Snack Break:Manitoba School Boards AssociationThe UPS Store #321Find out more the conference by visiting the Events Tab!Read what parents had to say this year's AGM and conference! It's all in the Evaluation Results document.New! MAPC Presents the Resource Guide for Manitoba Parent Advisory Councils!MAPC is pleased to announce the much-anticipated, Resource Guide for Manitoba Parent Advisory Councils, is now complete and available to members.It is our hope that the guide will provide a starting point for partnership development and relationship building within a school system, while supporting the efforts in maximizing the effectiveness of PACs.An electronic copy of the guide has been emailed to all member Parent Advisory Councils and/or schools. If you have not received it, please email the MAPC office to provide your email information so you can be sure to receive this valuable resource!
Meet FrankieIt wasn't uncommon for 5 year old Frankie Rumore to have an ear infection. He'd had them before, so when the usual symptoms presented themselves in June of 2013, his parents Nadia and Joe took him to the pediatrician and expected a speedy recovery. However, as the days passed with a continued fever, lethargy and headaches, it became clear that...