ABOUT
Manitoba School Esports Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting, informing, and supporting competitive gaming in schools across Manitoba.
MSEA is an amalgamation of the former MYEMB (Middle Years Esport Manitoba) and MHSeA (Manitoba High School eSports Association). With the expansion of esports in Manitoba, MSEA was developed to bring all scholastic esports under the same organization.
MSEA exists to support schools to provide the opportunity to help students develop 21st Century Skills while promoting well-being and community belonging through competitive gaming,
Melissa Burns, the founder of MYEMB, set out to support educators, administrators, and parents in creating these spaces for students to grow.
About MSEA.
MSEA (est. 2022) was founded upon the trailblazing work of the Manitoba High School eSports Association (est. 2018), Middle Years Esport Manitoba (est. 2019) and the predecessor grassroots organizations led by educators within these communities. Driven by the strengths of our respective communities and experiences, we are committed to a student-centered approach to esports that values the learning and holistic development that gaming provides for our students. Built upon our core values, we strive to bring together communities across Manitoba to support the growth and development of digital literacy, global competencies, social emotional learning, sportsmanship, and excellence in our students. We aim to provide opportunities for them to compete, play, and explore career possibilities in partnership with leading industry experts that support local economy and future development.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
"MSEA brings together a community of gamers on traditional Indigenous land. While we meet on a virtual platform, we respect the treaties made on this land and acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present. We dedicate ourselves to authentic alliances with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and cooperation. "
Our Mission
To foster the growth of esports programs in Manitoba schools through collaboration, curriculum, and competition with diverse communities provincially, nationally, and internationally.
Our Vision
To provide opportunities for students to develop holistically as learners, community members, gamers, and competitors equipped with future ready skills through esports programming.
Our CORE VALUES
— Education
MSEA is committed to developing training and resources to support educators in providing quality esports instruction for curricular, competitive, and community/club based programming.
— Collaboration
MSEA will continue to advocate for esports in schools and equitable access to technology for students across the province while collaborating with local stakeholders to support career and learning opportunities for students.
— Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
MSEA recognizes that all students are gamers and we are committed to fostering safe and inclusive spaces for our students to play, compete, learn, and belong, but we also recognize that change starts with us. We are committed to systemic change through policies, representation, and ongoing learning with Indigenous, racialized, minority, LGBTQ2S+, varied physical and mental abilities, and religious/belief communities.
— Community & Competition
MSEA is committed to fostering a community of gamers who demonstrate sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, commitment, teamwork, and global citizenship both on and offline. These characteristics lead to a stronger sense of belonging that supports our students well-being and serves the greater community as a whole.
Join The Community
Connect with our provincial community of educators who are committed to providing scholastic esports opportunities for students in Manitoba.
Request a link to our Educators Discord Server to learn, connect with schools near you, arrange friendly matches, or compete in tournaments.