Each year the International Day of Peace is observed all around the world on September 21. The first Peace Day was observed in September 1982. This is a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations and people.
The theme of this year’s International Day of Peace is the “Right of Peoples to Peace”. It’s an opportunity to be reminded of the purposes and principles of the United Nations.
On this Day of Peace, the United Nations invites all people in all nations to cease hostilities, and to participate in education and public awareness about peace issues.

• Learn more about the United Nations’ International Day of Peace. →

With this attention on peace and human rights, it’s a perfect time for Winnipeg’s grand opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights! Opening Weekend is September 19 – 21, featuring Opening Ceremonies (watch them live on September 19), Rights Fest (free performances and activities on September 20 and 21), and a free outdoor concert (performances from many well-known Canadian artists on September 20).
The opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is a historical occasion for our country. It’s a special time to be in Winnipeg! Be a part of the celebration!

• Learn more about the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR).→

Phone scams and online scams have become very common all over the world. The people who commit these crimes try to trick others into providing their personal information and then they use this information to steal their victim’s identity or money. Many times this is done through Facebook or other similar online chat forums around the world because these are places where many people post personal information. Even though it is common problem, and we hear about it often, it is still easy to get fooled. It can happen to anyone!
One scam being talked about among LTC students is known as the “Emergency Scam”. It is a well known scam in some Asian countries and is making its way to Canada. The Winnipeg Police Commercial Crime Unit is aware of this scam, as well as many others, and they are willing to help however possible. One way is to help us learn more about scams and how to prevent them.
Here are a few resources about scams and how we can protect ourselves:

Organizations:

• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
• Equifax
• Office of the Privacy Commissioner
• Western Union
• Manitoba Consumer’s Protection Bureau
• Competition Bureau
• Consumer Affairs

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) information→

SCAMS PROTECTION – A Student Practical Guide→

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center home page→

A list of scams and how to protect yourself→

LTC instructors and staff are excited to be part of another Summer English Language Camp for Chinese students!
Read all about it on Red River College’s “RED Blog“, but visit this page again for more news and photos from the Summer Camp!

The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries host Folklorama every year in Winnipeg. The Folklorama Kick-Off is a free event held at the Scotiabank Stage at The Forks on Saturday, July 26 from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. It offers fun for the whole family, including the MTS Marketplace, interactive children’s activities and cultural demonstrations. The mainstage show, featuring local and international performing groups, starts at 7:00 pm. The evening will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks display at 10:45 pm.
Click here for more information about this fantastic cultural festival!

Are you looking for something fun, exciting, free and somewhat creepy to do this spring? One of Manitoba’s most famous attractions, the Narcisse Snake Dens, is the place to be! Every year, tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes come out of their winter homes to meet ‘that special someone’. Actually, the snakes come to the surface to perform a fascinating mating ritual before going off to nearby marshes for the summer. The snakes only stay at the Narcisse Dens for a few weeks at this time of year, so don’t miss your chance to see them.
When: Now! The dens are open every day. The best time to see a lot of snakes is on a warm, sunny day.
Where: Narcisse Snake Dens are located about 130 km north of Winnipeg. It takes about 1.5 hours to get there by car. Here is a map.
Cost: Free!
Watch this short video about the snakes at Narcisse.
For more information, visit the Manitoba Conservation website or the NatureNorth website.

Submitted by the Diversity & Immigrant Student Support department