Indigenous Education

Thrive Week – Nov 6 to 11, 2023

October 31, 2023

The College is invited to participate in the annual Thrive Week hosted by Campus Well-being and the Students’ Association! Thrive Week is a time to focus on the importance of balance and self-care in developing positive mental health that supports success in learning and working. All events are free and open to students and staff.

Participate in one of our events offered virtually or in-person: Don Amero – Keynote presentation, Hip Hop Challenge, Self-Defense Demo, Therapy Dogs, Explore the Universe Planetarium show, Mini Golf, Indigenous Infused Yoga, Movie and Popcorn Lunch, Library Puzzles/Adult Colouring stations and a Birds Hill Provincial Park hike. Check out the full Campus Well-being schedule for details and registration links.

Door prizes are available at most events – register and participate to win!

For questions or accessibility needs, please contact Kristi Dorian

Keynote Speaker (EDC and Virtual)

Join Campus Well-Being and the Students’ Association in welcoming local musician, writer and speaker, Don Amero for Thrive Week’s keynote presentation in-person and live-streamed. Light refreshments provided and Don Amero Swag Bag door prize.

Thursday, November 9, 2023, 12pm to 1pm, in the Roundhouse Auditorium, Exchange District Campus, Manitou a bi Bii daziigae.


Check out the full Campus Well-being schedule for details and registration links.

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.

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