WELCOME TO THE FORT LA BOSSE TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
SUPPORTING EDUCATORS ACROSS FORT LA BOSSE SCHOOL DIVISION
Teacher Competencies Standards
Teacher Competencies affect all teachers. It is important to know the facts.
The links below will help you gain a better understanding of the legislation.
Canada student loan forgiveness program!
You can apply for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness while you are in repayment. You can also apply if you are in study or in your 6-month non-repayment period.
To qualify, you need to have:
worked in an eligible occupation
worked in an eligible community
been employed in your eligible occupation for a full year (12 consecutive months)
10 consecutive months for early childhood educators, psychologists, social workers, and teachers, if they worked in a school
does not apply to residents in family medicine
provided in-person services for a minimum of 400 hours , and
have a student loan that is in good standing (must be up to date on your payments)
Once you have worked in an eligible occupation for a full year, you have 90 days to apply for the benefit.
To remain eligible, you must re-apply every year. A reminder will be sent to you each year as long as the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program records show that you may be eligible.
Loan forgiveness does not apply to:
loans that have been converted to a line of credit
private loans
Ontario Medical Resident Loans
Check out the link for all the information! Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers.
Addressing residential school denialism in Canada
The Society has launched a petition calling on the Government of Canada to support and advance Bill C-254, introduced by Member of Parliament Leah Gazan. The proposed legislation would amend the Criminal Code of Canada to create an offence for willfully promoting hatred against Indigenous peoples by condoning, denying, downplaying, or justifying the Indian Residential School system in public statements.
Through this petition, the Manitoba Teachers’ Society is urging the federal government to take meaningful action by:
Affirming its obligation to combat anti-Indigenous hate, including public denial or distortion of the residential school system; and
Ensuring adequate resources for education and community responses, including Survivor-led initiatives and public education efforts that address residential school denialism and anti-Indigenous hate.
Educators play a vital role in promoting understanding, truth, and reconciliation. Supporting initiatives like this petition helps amplify the voices of Survivors and communities while reinforcing the importance of confronting misinformation and hate.
We encourage you to take a moment to sign the petition and share it with colleagues, friends, and community members. Broad participation will help strengthen the call for action and support ongoing efforts toward reconciliation.
WHO WE ARE
The Fort La Bosse Teachers’ Association (FLBTA) is a local of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society, representing teachers and substitute teachers working in the Fort La Bosse School Division. We support our members through collective bargaining, advocacy, professional development, and community connection.
Advocate for the rights and wellbeing of teachers
Support members through the collective agreement
Promote professionalism and collegial spirit
Connect members to resources, events, and each other
WHAT WE DO
SEPTEMBER 2025
Welcome to the new FLBTA website!
Check the events page for upcoming meeting dates and announcements.
OUR COMMITMENT
We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members. FLBTA proudly supports safe spaces and equitable education for everyone.
