February 26 is Pink Shirt Day, a day to take a stand against bullying. 

Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 in Nova Scotia when a grade 9 boy was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. 

Two of his classmates organized a schoolwide protest, asking all students, teachers and staff to wear pink in solidarity and to demonstrate there is no place for bullying. 

Every Year, Pink Shirt Day is a reminder to create a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness and funds for anti-bullying initiatives. 

Show your solidarity this Wednesday by wearing a pink shirt – you can purchase one from the Campus Store, designed by Oromocto First Nation student artist Brooke Gillam. 

Artist Statement: 

“I chose a sacred feather because it symbolizes and represents a high honour, wisdom, power, and freedom. The three hearts inside represent kindness, friendship, and love. When I tied the two together, it felt right because my heart told me it felt like it was meant to be.” – Artist Brooke Gillam, Oromocto First Nation 

Please note that both locations of the Campus Store are closed from Tuesday, February 25th – Friday, February 28th.

Respectful College – Online Training 

RRC Polytech has developed a course called Respectful College Training to support our commitment to a safe and inclusive working and learning environment where everyone is entitled to be free from bullying, harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence. 

The Respectful College Training course is available to all staff and students and takes about two hours to complete. Staff and students who complete the full training, including learning activities, will be eligible to print a Certificate of Completion.

Staff can login to HRIS to complete the training: HUB > HR Unlimited > My Portal > My Learning > Learning Library > More > Choose the Course to take > Click Enroll.

Students can access the training by logging in to LEARN.