Black History Month
February is recognized as Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black individuals and communities. The theme for 2025 is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations”.
At RRC Polytech, we recognize the importance of Black history and culture in shaping a more inclusive and vibrant community. We are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Ways to learn more and celebrate Black History Month:
- Events at RRC Polytech and in Manitoba. Celebrate Black History Month with us through campus events and activities:
- Anti-Black Racism as a Mental Health Concern by The Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP).
- When: Friday, February 7, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Roundhouse Auditorium (Second Floor), Manitou a bi Bii daziigae – EDC
- Register for free via Eventbrite.
- Drum Cafe Winnipeg hosted by Red River College Students’ Association
- When: Monday, February 10, 2025
- Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Agora (Main floor), Manitou a bi Bii daziigae – EDC
- Movie Screening: Speak It! From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia (28 min) & Ice Breakers (15 min)
- Exchange District Campus
- When: Monday, February 24, 2025
- Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: P107 – EDC
- Notre Dame Campus
- When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Prairie Lights (Mall Level) – NDC
- Space is limited to 20 participants, so we encourage you to register through MS Forms or emailing us at diversity@rrc.ca.
- Exchange District Campus
- Empowering Voices, Amplifying Black Narratives in Leadership by The Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP), in partnership with RRC Polytech, University of Manitoba, and University of Winnipeg
- When: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Manitou a bi Bii daziigae – EDC
- Register for free via the ACMP website.
- Anti-Black Racism as a Mental Health Concern by The Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP).
- Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. Library and Academic Services offers the Anti-Black Racism Learning Toolkit to help deepen our understanding and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity.
- Anti-Racism Training on LEARN. All RRC Polytech staff are required to complete the Anti-Racism Training on LEARN upon starting. We encourage everyone to revisit the training regularly to continue learning and growing.
- Black Stories and Lived Experiences in Canada. These stories inspire us to work towards a future of greater equity, empowerment, and inclusion:
- Why Dionne Brand Is The Alchemist Of Language
- 5 Black Women Talk About Their Lives In Canada–Past, Present And Future
- In Conversation: Desmond Cole and Téa Mutonji
- Christina Sharpe’s form-defying memoir Ordinary Notes explores the Black experience
- Black Lives Matter and the struggle for racial justice in Canada
- Employee Working Group: Anti-Racism Committee. The committee is welcoming new members who are passionate about making a meaningful impact. To learn more and get involved, visit the Anti-Racism Action Committee page on Staff Forum.
- Explore the Diversity of Black Identities in Canada. Black communities in Canada have shaped our culture, art, language, and geography, with each region contributing its own unique story.
- In the Prairies, learn about Crossing Boundaries, Centuries of Black Migration on the Canadian Prairies on CBC.ca, as this region is home to Canada’s fastest-growing Black population.
- Explore the diversity of Black identities across Canada by visiting the Diversity of the Black Populations in Canada, 2021 on Stats Canada.
- Films on NFB.ca. Take time to learn more about Black individuals and communities in Canada through these films:
- Organizations in Canada. Explore the work of organizations in Canada and Winnipeg to learn more about events and initiatives in our community: