We believe diversity is one of our greatest strengths and makes us stronger and drives innovation, but we also believe we can and must do more to expand and enhance initiatives supporting our College community, as well as to acknowledge and celebrate the unique differences that makes Red River College Polytechnic so special. 

Promoting a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion is one of the pillars foundational to anti-racism. 

Read more about RRC Polytech’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy ›

Self-declare to help us assess our current EDI initiatives, programs and policies and help us make meaningful progress in our shared priorities.

Like equity, diversity, and inclusion, Truth and Reconciliation at RRC Polytech is inherently anti-racist in its pursuit to remove barriers to education for Indigenous learners and uplift Indigenous excellence. Truth and Reconciliation and Community Engagement is leading the way in changing RRC Polytech’s institutional and cultural identity to fit the needs of the people within and beyond our walls.

Learn more about Truth and Reconciliation and Community Engagement ›

Publicly declare your status as an anti-racist by pledging. The Anti-Racist Commitment Pledge is an agreement that when you become part of the College community, you are committed to ensuring that every space you share with other members of the community is welcoming and safe, with no room for racism. You and the people around you will hold each other and yourselves accountable for your words, actions and behaviours. You intend to demonstrate that commitment in your work at the College and the importance of life-long learning.

• Sign the Anti-Racism Commitment pledge ›
• Read the Respectful Workplace and Learning Environment Policy ›

The Anti-Racism Committee is made up of volunteers from all around the College to organize ideas and initiatives related to anti-racism and leads the College in its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. The Anti-Racism Action Committee is divided into subcommittees that tackle projects in-depth with different focuses to ensure that our approach to anti-racism is broad and diverse and is informed by the lived experiences of the people who work and learn at the College. 

The Anti-Racism Action Committee meets once a month with an open invitation for all College community members – staff and students – to participate in discussions and assist with organizing events and series in which the rest of the community can join to learn more about what it means to be anti-racist and integrate anti-racism into everyday practice.

Read more about the Anti-Racism Action Committee ›

The Truth and Reconciliation Community Program (TRCP) is an engagement initiative offered through the Anti-Racism Action Committee that spans approximately 10-12 hours over the fall term. It’s structured to foster meaningful dialogue through group and partner discussions. The TRCP is more than just an educational program – it’s a transformative experience that encourages participants to immerse themselves in a process of self-reflection and cultural appreciation. Build a foundation of understanding that can support actions towards a more equitable and conscious society. Participation in the TRCP is not only a commitment of time but also a commitment to personal and communal development in the pursuit of truth, reconciliation, and the dismantling of racism.

• Read about the Truth and Reconciliation Community of Practice ›

The College offers mandatory training for all staff through LEARN that covers topics like unconscious bias, microaggressions, systemic racism, and privilege. By engaging in this program, staff members can gain insights into identifying racist behaviors and attitudes, both in themselves and others. This course provides strategies for self-reflection on unconscious biases, enabling you to recognize and address preconceived notions and provides tools to safely confront and address instances of racism, so you can create safer and more supportive spaces.

Take the Anti-Racism: A Journey to Allyship course on LEARN ›

4 Seasons of Reconciliation follows Indigenous principles and was formed under the guidance of the First Nations University of Canada Indigenous Advisory Circle. This resource will introduce you to baseline concepts around Truth and Reconciliation and why it is important for all people in Canada to engage respectfully with Indigenous communities. Ten modules cover pre-contact civilization, treaties, the Residential School system and its Intergenerational effects, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), modern Indigenous relations, and more. 

Take the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation course on LEARN ›

In 2020, this panel discussion unpacked the ways in which racism and discrimination present themselves in our society. Panelists discussed how each of us can be stronger allies and anti-racist on and off campus. We delved into ways to safely talk about race and discrimination and explored how post-secondary institutions can transform themselves into more inclusive spaces for staff and students.

Watch the panel discussion ›

Expand your anti-racism education at your own pace with the Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. It’s a great starting point to familiarize yourself with key terminology, the history of racism in Canada, and community resources.

Putting anti-racism into action is also learning how to inform your conduct in a way that’s accepting and open-minded to different cultures. This Intercultural Competence and Diversity guide offers a starting point in understanding our cultural identities and building the skills to bridge cross-cultural differences. 

The Communication Guide includes sections on Inclusive Language and inclusive language related to disability, which often intersects with anti-racism.

Understanding intersectionality is key to understanding how racism impacts peoples’ lived experiences in relation to other identities.