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Human Rights Day: December 10

December 9, 2021

Did you know…

  • December 10th, 1948 is the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
  • The UDHR is an important document that lists the rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
  • The UDHR is the most translated document in the world. It is available in more than 500 languages!

Click here to learn more about Human Rights Day.

Free, Fun Event for LTC students: Cookies with Kerri

November 25, 2021

Join Kerri Korabelnikov, Dean, School of Education, Arts & Sciences as she leads students in baking chocolate chip cookies.

  • Date: December 2nd, 2021  
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Location: Virtual 

Baking together can help us to:  

  • Build a community  
  • Practice creativity 
  • Feel less stressed  
  • Have fun together 
  • Enjoy a yummy treat! 

This event is open to all Language Training Centre students.

Free ingredients will be available for pickup.

Registration is required. Please register using the link below, before Monday, November 29th at 4:00pm

Register here 

Ingredient pick up date: All ingredients will be available for pick up at the Red River College Polytechnic downtown campus December 1st between 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  

When you sign up and attend you will be entered into a draw for a $25.00 amazon gift card

This event is a partnership between the Red River College Polytechnic – Language Training Centre, and Healthy Minds Healthy College.  

Space is limited to 50 participants. If you receive a message the event is full, you can contact Jillian, to place your name on the waitlist jhoogland@rrc.ca.  

Free Activity for LTC Students

November 18, 2021

Join the RRC Students’ Association and Healthy Minds Healthy College for paint night!

What is Paint Night?

Paint Night has become very popular in the last couple of years, but if you’ve never been to paint night before, you may find yourself wondering what it is! Paint night is a creative way to hang out with your friends and create a beautiful piece of art.

You Learn to Paint

At paint night, you learn to paint. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a pro painter, there will be an instructor to guide you the whole time! Everyone in the class is working toward creating their own version of the same painting. The teacher will lead you through your painting step-by-step. This paint night will last two hours.

It’s Therapeutic

Painting is really good for you! Paint night is great for people who love to try new things, meet new people, and explore new sides to themselves.

Bring Your Own Supplies

  • Three paintbrushes (large, medium, and small)
  • Any size painting canvas (12″x16″ is the average size)
  • Acrylic paints (all primary colors)

Want to join, but don’t have the supplies?

Don’t worry! When you register, you can click ‘yes‘ to needing supplies. You will be signed up for a FREE supply kit. Supply kits are limited and can be picked up at either the Notre Dame Campus or Exchange District campus.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Manitou a bi Bii daziigae officially opens: Learn more about the new Indigenous named building

November 17, 2021

On Wednesday November 10, Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) announced an Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) name for its newest building at the Exchange District Campus.

Manitou a bi Bii daziigae (in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)) is the first RRC Polytech building to receive an Indigenous name. Manitou a bi Bii daziigae was previously known as the Innovation Centre project.

The name was presented by RRC Polytech Elders-in-Residence. Each Elder brings with them a lifetime of experiences, stories, ceremonial gifts, and lessons they’ve collected; each a rarity unto themselves, and we can’t thank the Elders enough for this new name and what they bring to our community.

The name Manitou a bi Bii daziigae translates to where creator sits (Manitou a bi) and brings light (Bii daziigae), and both parts have layers of deeper meaning and symbolism. 

Click here to hear from the Elders-in-Residence, and to learn more about the name and its deeper meaning is.

You can read the full story on the opening here.

November is Career and Workforce Development Month!

November 17, 2021

November is Career and Workforce Development Month in Manitoba. This month provides opportunities for people to learn about the jobs, programs, and services as well as the rich variety of sectors and industries available in the province. Get involved in the many events and activities organized to support the career development planning process.

For more information on events hosted by RRC Polytech’s Student Employment Services team, click here.

For a list of external career events hosted by employers, service providers and industry partners, click here.

For even more information on career events hosted throughout the month of November, click here.

Time Change – Sunday, November 7th

November 4, 2021

Daylight saving time will end at 2:00 a.m, Sunday, November 7th, 2021.

Don’t forget to ‘fall behind’ and turn your clocks back 1 hour.

Free Computer Classes

October 28, 2021

Tech Manitoba is hosting Tech Tuesday classes for the Fall.

  • When: 2-hour classes are offered Tuesdays and Saturdays, afternoons and evenings. You choose the times that are convenient for you.
  • Where: All classes will take place online. You will need a you will need a computer, internet, email account and Zoom application.
  • Cost: The classes are free!
  • How to Register: Click on the class date/time from the list below to be directed to Eventbrite. Click on the “register” button (green button on the righthand side of your screen).

November 2 | Intro to Zoom | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 6 | Intro to Zoom | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

November 9| Intro to Canva | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 13 | Intro to Google Docs  | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

November 16 | Intro to Email | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 20 | Intro to Google Sheets 1 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

November 23 | Intro to Social Media | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Register here

November 27 | Intro to Online Privacy | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Register here

*Each week all participants will be entered into a draw to win a free computer. 

Halloween Costume Contest

October 22, 2021

It’s time for the RRC Students’ Association annual Halloween costume contest!

Since the 31st falls on a Sunday this year, Red River Polytechnic Student’s Association’s costume contest will start a little early!  From now until Halloween, submit a picture of you in your costume for a chance to win one of three gift cards!

Prizes:

1st Place: $50 Ultimate Dining gift card + (bonus!) a movie for two
2nd Place: $25 Amazon gift card
3rd Place: $15 Starbucks gift card

Login with your RRC credentials using this link, and upload your photo.

Rules to Enter

  • Must be a current RRC Polytech student
  • Only one entry per student

Fun, Free Activity for Students: Paint Night

October 14, 2021

Join the RRC Students’ Association and Healthy Minds Healthy College for paint night on Thursday, October 21st at 6:00pm!

What is Paint Night?

Paint Night has become very popular in the last couple of years, but if you’ve never been to paint night before, you may find yourself wondering what it is! Paint night is a creative way to hang out with your friends and create a masterpiece! 

You Learn to Paint

At paint night, you learn to paint. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a pro painter, there will be an instructor to guide you the whole time! Everyone in the class is working toward creating their own version of the same painting. The teacher will lead you through your painting step-by-step.

It’s Therapeutic

Painting is really good for you! Paint night is great for people who love to try new things, meet new people, and explore new sides to themselves.

Bring Your Own Supplies

  • Three paintbrushes (large, medium, and small)
  • Any size painting canvas (12″x16″ is the average size)
  • Acrylic paints (all primary colors)

Want to join, but don’t have the supplies?

Don’t worry! If you sign up below, and check ‘yes‘ to needing supplies, we will automatically sign you up for a supply kit. Supply kits are limited and can be picked up at either the Notre Dame Campus or Exchange District campus. In some cases, we can ship kits to regional campuses. Pick-up schedule will be e-mailed to the e-mail you provide.

Click here to register.

Attention students: We want to hear from you!

October 7, 2021

Have you ever thought about how the items that you see in a store arrived on the shelf?

Everyday, goods and materials are produced, sold, moved and stored in order to get them from the manufacturer to the customer. This network of people and businesses is called a supply chain. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chains and the employees who work in them.

Are you interested in working in this important field?

Some examples of careers in the supply chain sector include:

  • Procurement Clerk
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Purchasing Clerk
  • Inventory Clerk
  • Merchandise Control Clerk
  • Shipper and Receiver
  • Transportation Route Scheduler
  • Export/Import Clerk
  • Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
  • Retail / Wholesale Buyer

Supply Chain Canada (Manitoba), Red River College Language Training Centre and Immigration Partnership Winnipeg are inviting newcomers, immigrants and refugees with experience or interest in the supply chain sector to share their experiences and suggestions to help develop supports for newcomers and employers.

When: Saturday, October 16th, from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Where: Online

Participants will receive a $20 gift card.

Click here to register.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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