West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) is hosting employment-related, virtual conversation circles in March 2024.

The sessions will be offered on Zoom at the following times:

• Weekday mornings 10 AM – 12 PM
  • Monday – Thursday, March 4th, 5th, 6th and 7^th, 2024
• Weekend mornings 10 AM – 12 PM
  • Sundays and Saturdays, March 9th- 10th and March 16th – 17^th, 2024

*Zoom link will be shared before the first session of each series

Topics will include:

• Communication in the workplace
• Canadian workplace culture
• Preparation for job interviews
• Using body language and gestures in Canadian workplace culture

Women and non-binary participants 18 +, with a beginner’s level of speaking ability are encouraged to join.

Click here to register.

RRC Polytech’s second annual Inclusion Week is February 26 to March 1, 2024! The week-long event is filled with in-person and virtual opportunities for students, staff and faculty to learn how to embody equity, diversity, and inclusion at work, in class, and in our personal lives.

Click here to see the full schedule of events.

Library and Academic Services presents the Pop-Up Library, a way to take the library on tour with books to sign out with your student card. In addition, library staff will be on hand to show you how to access the library’s eBook collection and answer questions about the library and what they offer.

• When: Tuesday, February 27, 5-7 pm
• Where: Manitou a bi Bii daziigae
• Book Theme: EAL (English as an Additional Language) materials

The Manitoba Aviation Council invites you to attend this in-person aviation career fair. Meet recruiters from variety of aviation companies, including Westjet, Air Tindi, Harbour Air, Air Transat, NavCanada, Calm Air, Southport, as well as educational institutions like Red River College and Providence College, and pilot training companies Harv’s Air, Mountain City, and Winnipeg Aviation.

• When: Mon, Feb 26, 2024 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport – Polo Park, 1740 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg

Click here for more information or to register.

February is Black History Month, an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities, who have been a part of shaping Canada’s heritage and identity. The theme for Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. You can learn more about Black history in Canada on the Government of Canada website.

RRC Polytech is sponsoring a community event entitled Supporting the Winnipeg Black Collective: Action Vision & Change on February 16^th at Fort Richmond Collegiate. All members of the College community are invited to show their support by attending the symposium featuring a keynote address by Canada’s award-winning Black Justice Strategy Co-author, Zilla Jones, BMA, JD.

The evening’s festivities will celebrate Afro-Caribbean Black Canadian communities’ by paying homage to its rich history and celebrating Afro-Caribbean Black (ACB) people’s great accomplishments in our present times. The evening’s social gathering will encourage audience members to dance, sing and contribute to a thought-provoking panel discussion on the Black experiences in Winnipeg, empowering ACB community members, and supporting local Black Businesses and Initiatives.

The third annual event is organized by the Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP) and the University of Manitoba Black Alliance (UMBA). RSVP is required as space is limited.

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Come down to Notre Dame Campus, Friday, February 16 to celebrate Louis Riel Day from 11am to 1:15pm!

The Library Hall on the Mall Level will feature live entertainment with Métis musicians Patti Kusturok on keyboard and Gary Lepine on fiddle from 11:45am – 1:15pm. Participate in the tunes and try your hand at playing spoons!

The tiipii outside of F building will host a fire where you can roast your own bannock from 11am – 1pm.

• 11am – 1:15pm
• Friday, February 16
• Library Hall – Live music
• Bannock & fire – tiipii outside F building

Save the Date: February 21, 2024

Set a reminder – it’s time to open doors to new learning opportunities! Check out hundreds of program options, connect with staff and instructors and get the info you need to make confident choices for your future.

Click here for more information.

Jack Frost Challenge is a free, week-long winter challenge for ALL Manitobans.

Gather a team of 1-5 family members, friends, or co-workers to complete 130 collective kilometres of outdoor activities.

This could include walking, running, biking, skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, & more!

All you need to do is register and log your kilometres of outdoor activity during the week!

Click here for more information.

Did you know that Manitoba’s provincial parks offer hundreds of skiing, snowmobiling and hiking trails?

It’s true! Trail conditions are updated on the Manitoba Parks website every week.

Great news… The Manitoba government is offering free entry to province’s parks during the month of February! It’s a great time to explore Manitoba’s natural treasures.

Click here to see a list of 13 Provincial Parks to Visit During Winter in Manitoba.

• Winter Family Fishing Weekend from Feb. 17 to 19. Anglers will be able to fish without a licence province-wide. Conservation limits will apply, and a federal licence will still be required to fish in national parks. Click here for more information.

Fishing Regulations

Angler’s Guide