Throughout the month of March, RRC Polytech is supporting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) #ImmigrationMatters initiative, which encourages Canadians and established immigrants to engage with and welcome newcomers to their communities.

As part of RRC Polytech’s support for this awareness campaign, the Language Training Centre is highlighting a number of events and initiatives taking place that promote positive interactions between Canadians and newcomers.

On Thursday, March 2, more than 500 newcomer and international students, along with their families, friends, and RRC Polytech staff, took part in an evening of fun, learning, and exploration at the Manitoba Museum.

Participants learned about Manitoba’s rich and diverse history while practicing their English and connecting with their community and new friends.

“Building relationships between Canadians and newcomers is essential in successfully integrating newcomers and building strong, inclusive communities,” says Kerri Korabelnikov, RRC Polytech’s Dean of the School of Education, Arts & Sciences. “This event is the perfect example of communities coming together to connect, have fun, learn, and share knowledge.”

“Art is a powerful form of medicine – with the power to heal, to find insight, stillness and growth, to de-stress and feel in balance. Making art is a safe space to be wild and free.” Kisa MacIssac 

Join Campus Well-Being, the Students’ Association and instructor Kisa MacIsaac, for an evening of painting and creative discovery. Participants follow a step-by-step process to create a unique painted canvas. There is no cost for this event. All students and staff are welcome to register.  

REGISTER – Virtual – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Paint Night Kits (limited number, students only): If you attend a regional RRC Polytech Campus, please check with your Academic Success Coach for the availability of a complementary paint night kit. If you are a RRC Polytech student at NDC or EDC, only twenty (20) student paint night kits are available.

Email Kristi for more information.

LTC students, staff, friends and family are invited to enjoy an evening of learning, exploration and fun at the Manitoba Museum.

The museum has partnered with the LTC to generously offer free admission to our students and their families on March 2nd (5:30pm-8:30pm).

• Thursday, March 2nd (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• The Manitoba Museum (190 Rupert Avenue)

Enjoy free admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Friday from 5:00PM to 9:00PM.

Click here for more information.

Check out Night Light – Sunday, February 19 from 6PM-7:30PM. With 7PM Light Show!

Light yourself, your friends, your family, and join us for this one-time-only event. Join for a skate, ski, walk, or bike on the Nestaweya River Trail, presented by The Winnipeg Foundation. 

• SKI
  
  • Host: by Winnipeg Trails
  • Location: Nestaweya River Trail at HUGO DOCKS 
  • Time: 6:15PM departure
• WALK
  
  • Host: Susan Ainley
  • Location: Nestaweya River Trail at LEGISLATIVE ACCESS POINT
  • Time: 6:30PM departure
• BIKE
  • Host: Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
  • Location: Nestaweya River Trail at CHURCHILL DRIVE
  • Time: 6:30PM departure
• FREE LIGHT SHOW
  • Location: The Forks Historic Port – on the Nestaweya River Trail
  • Time: 7:00PM

Click here for more information.

You’re invited to team up with your classmates to create an epic snow sculpture at NDC next week, for a chance to win cash and prizes in RRC Polytech’s Snowbuilding Contest.

Our goal is to create a welcoming “snow village” along Route 90 in front of the Jan den Oudsten Vehicle Technology and Research Centre (VTRC) and near the main entrance off Notre Dame Avenue.

Teams from EDC are encouraged to come to NDC to make use of provided space and snow.

The winning team at NDC will split $1000 and the runners-up will be awarded $500. Regardless of your campus, you are invited to participate. Eight more prizes of $250 will be won by participating teams selected at random. If you register and submit an entry your team will be entered in the draw so everyone has a chance to cash in – Snow Me the Money!

Deadline to register is Friday, February 10th at noon.

Snow building for the contest can take place at assigned locations any time between February 13 at 8:00am and February 16 at 12:00pm.

You must register properly to be eligible to win prizes. Assemble your team, collect each member’s email address and decide on a team name. Elect a team captain who will formally register your group.  

Click here to register your team.

Click here for more information.

Register for this upcoming virtual career fair for the opportunity to connect with employers who are hiring.

When: February 8th, 11:00AM-3:00PM

Click here to register.

Click here for a chance to win tickets to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s production of ‘Breakin’ Classical’ featuring FLY Dance Company.

The show takes place on Sunday, February 12th, at 2:00pm.

Winners will be contacted by email.