Join us Friday, May 7, 2021 for a Facebook live stream featuring special messages and performances to celebrate RRC’s Indigenous students.
Know how to recognize a scam and protect yourself from identity theft. To find out more, come to an information session hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Topics will include: Information on how to recognize a scam, examples of fraudulent communications, tips about how you can protect yourself from identity theft and what to do if you have been a victim.
Dates: May 11, 18 and 25
Time: Noon-1:00pm
To register email: OutreachMBG@cra-arc.gc.ca
Please the indicate the session(s) you are interested in.
Do you have questions about Covid vaccines?
Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network and Whyte Ridge Community Centre are partnering to hold a COVID Vaccine Awareness Question and Answer with Dr. Oliver Afsaneh, who works at Bridge Care Clinic.
Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday April 27, from 12- 1 PM
Online, free
Please contact Maisa’a at mahmad@mosaicnet.ca to register (or call 204-774-7311) and get the Zoom link.
Men’s mental health often flies under the radar. This means we need to be aware of what mental health looks like, validate that men (and everyone!) experience concerns with their mental health, and consider how to allow ourselves to experience it without shame or embarrassment.
Join Sheldon Hill (RP.), MindBeacon Psychotherapist, who will discuss some of the things that prevent men from seeking help, signs that you may be experiencing a mental health concern, and how to seek help once you’ve identified you need it.
Date: Monday, April 12
Time: noon-1pm
Platform: WebEx – register here
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The end-of-term is quickly approaching, and students need support now more than ever! On Wednesday, April 7 from 5:00-8:00, Library Services is offering a Long Night Against Procrastination — a range of drop-in help desks, workshops, and wellness activities to help students get through this critical time of year. We start with a Welcome Session at 5:00-5:15, which includes a chance to win a prize and instructions for how to navigate the event.
Details and registration are available at library.rrc.ca/LNAP.
If you have any questions, please contact Bettina Allen (BAllen@RRC.CA).
Long Night Against Procrastination is brought to you by Library Services – Academic Success Centre and Library, School of Indigenous Education, RRC Students’ Association, Healthy Minds Healthy College, and Student Employment Services.
Join a representative from Canada Revenue Agency in an online presentation as they share information about filing taxes in Canada. Topics will include:
No registration is required. Choose your preferred time and click on the link to join the presentation.
Did you know that the deadline to file your taxes in Canada is April 30th for most people? That means it’s time to get your taxes done.
If you need help, don’t worry. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has partnered with community organizations to provide support through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
You may be eligible for help at a free tax clinic if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. To find the full list of eligibility criteria, see About free tax clinics.
A free tax clinic is a place where eligible people can get their tax returns done for free by volunteers.
There are different types of free tax clinics.
Walk-in: Show up during advertised hours and a volunteer will do your tax return for you on a first-come, first-served basis.
Drop-off and pick-up: Show up during advertised hours and drop off your documents. A volunteer will do your return, and you will pick it up at a later time.
You will have to prove your identity when you pick up your return and documents.
By appointment:
Click here to find a free tax clinic near you.
Our latest Thrive workshop is going to be delicious!
Show yourself some love by cooking a tasty and balanced meal. This virtual session will be led by Abby Legaspi from NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre. Participants can choose to purchase their own ingredients or reserve a kit for pick-up from the Notre Dame Campus. Read more here.
Date: Wednesday, March 3
Time: 7-9pm
Menu: Baked chicken with Asian coleslaw
Register here. After registering you will receive a Zoom link to join. Seating is limited to 20 participants.
All students are welcome. Please contact Breanna Sawatzky with questions or accessibility needs.
This workshop is part of our Thrive event series, hosted by the RRCSA and Healthy Minds Healthy College.
Join a presenter from Volunteer Manitoba for a presentation on volunteering. Topics will include:
There are three WebEx sessions to choose from. Click on the link at your preferred time to join:
These presentations are open to all Language Training Centre students.
Please contact Jillian H. (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for more information.
The RRC Students’ Association and RRC Healthy Minds Healthy College would like to invite students to participate in a virtual paint night!
Join us Thursday, February 25 at 7 PM for a step-by-step painting tutorial. This event is suitable for all skill levels.
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.