Winnipeg will come alive next week, as children will be on Spring Break and the weather will be warmer (we promise!)… Here are some things to do around Winnipeg as you come out of hibernation! Festival of Fools A free family festival with many international artists, jugglers, musicians, and magicians. What a great event for the family to attend during…
Are you an enthusiastic and energetic personality who likes to connect with people? Then we have an opportunity for you! We are looking for three Diversity Ambassadors who are current immigrant or international students in full-time career programs at Red River College. Time commitment involves a May 2019 –April 2020 timeline. As a Diversity Ambassador, you will spend a minimum…
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. Free passes available for students who wish to attend the Museum for a Wednesday evening tour starting at 5 pm. The passes are valid for any Wednesday evening tour in 2019. Are you interested in…
Staff from Counseling & Accessibility Services would like to meet with international students from India to discuss cultural values, experiences, and challenges faced by international students. The goal of this meeting is to increase their cultural knowledge and understanding to serve our students more effectively. The session will take place at NDC on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, from 11:00-12:00. If…
The River Trail on the Forks is closed (that means spring is coming!), but there is still lot going on around the city. Check out these free activities this weekend: Discover Agriculture in the City March 16 from 10 am to 4 pm At the FORKS, 1 Forks Market Road If you are interested in exploring and learning about agriculture…
There’s lots happening around Winnipeg–our little city is getting attention around the world! Check out our latest World Record–a snow maze! Learn about why Winnipeg is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world! The Independent Manitoba was named one of the top 10 regions of the world to visit in Lonely Planet in 2019! If you’re already here–lucky…
Many students have a tough time coping with the pressure of life and College. It can be really difficult to find balance and well-being in a new environment. The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority has a web guide with some really practical and relevant tips for creating well-being in your life. There are some helpful videos, including messages from other newcomers…
You may have noticed a new tab on your RRC HUB page this year—Lynda! A student came and asked me the other day how she could develop my computer skills to help enhance what she was learning in her program. I was very happy to be able to show her Lynda.com, which is full of thousands of courses on a…
Celebrate the end of the bitter cold by checking out these free events in Winnipeg! Craftstravaganza Come and celebrate International Women’s Day at MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women’s Arts. Learn craft practices from around the world. There are four workshops offered at the same time. March 9, 2019, 12:00pm – 4:00pm MAWA, 611 Main Street Have a look at the…
Did you know that filing a simple tax return could put hundreds of dollars in your bank account? There are still a few seats left for our last Tax Information Session, this Monday at the Notre Dame Campus–register today! Who is this for? Newcomers to Canada International Students First-time tax filers Students with tax-related questions A representative of the Canada Revenue…