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Canadian Connections February Events and Activities

Festival du Voyageur Tickets The Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships (CIEGP) has complimentary day tickets for the Festival du Voyageur on Saturday, February 15, 2020. To qualify for tickets, complete the Festival du Voyageur Quiz by searching the Festival du Voyageur website. There will be a draw of names of those who answer all questions correctly. Tickets will…

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Upcoming Tax Workshops

The Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships, together with representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency, are presenting information sessions about Income Tax for Newcomers next week: Exchange District Campus: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:00-1:00 pm W314, Roblin Centre Notre Dame Campus Wednesday, February 12, 2020 12:00-1:00 pm Global Connections Space, D208 (Next to Centre for International Education and Global…

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Winter Activities

For those of you who are enjoying your first (or second, or third…) winter in Canada, we hope you are taking the opportunities to get outside and enjoy the best Winnipeg has to offer! Sundays at the Forks are full of many fun and free activities. Horse-drawn wagon rides, indigenous programming, and outdoor skating lets you experience some of the…

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Communication Skills Help Desk – Winter 2020 Schedule

Do you need immediate assistance with your communication skills (oral or written) for an assignment? Do you want to develop your language & communication skills for your academic program and industry in general? Do you speak a first language that isn’t English, and do you need access to ongoing language tutoring support? If you answered “YES” to any one of…

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Intercultural Mentorship Program: Few Spots Remaining

We’re looking for 6 more female International Students at the Notre Dame Campus to participate in the Intercultural Mentorship Program term. The requirements for these spots: Female students studying at the Notre Dame Campus Have 10 hours of time from February 2020 to March 31, 2020 Interested in meeting a local/Canadian student Want to explore Winnipeg Add skills and experience…

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Denmark Nursing Exchange

As part of Red River College’s international partnership programs, two nursing students spent two weeks in Aarhus, Denmark at a summer school program hosted by Via University.   Marlo Pereira-Edwards and Emma Collins were chosen to attend the International Health: Dementia and Welfare Technology program after an interview process with the Program Coordinator. Over the course of two weeks, Pereira-Edwards…

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Lunch & Learn: Intercultural Competence (TODAY) & Gender and Sexual Diversity

Together with the Academic Success Centre, we will be offering the following upcoming Lunch & Learn Sessions for international and immigrant students: Intercultural Competence TODAY January 16, 12:00-12:50 @ Exchange District Campus (Room P319) Gender and Sexual Diversity January 22, 12:00-12:50 @ Notre Dame Campus (Room D208) January 23, 12:00-12:50 @ Exchange District Campus (Room P319)   Please plan to…

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Volunteer/Job Opportunities at Open House 2020

The search is on for energetic RRC students who are interested in working as campus tour guides during Open House 2020 at the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses.  Shifts will take place on Tue., Feb. 18, between 8:30am-9pm. Additional training hours will be required prior to the event. Students have the option of a paid position ($11.75/hour), a volunteer…

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Celebration of Culture Party January 17, 2020

You are welcome to attend Red River College’s Celebration of Culture Party Friday, January 17, 2020 6:00 – 9:00 pm  Voyageur Dining Room NDC There will be cultural performances, children’s activities, and a dance party. Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration is required online by January 15. This is a free college-wide event – Everyone is Welcome! For any questions,…

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International Education Quiz for Camp Manitou Tickets

You are eligible to win a day at Camp Manitou on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities will include winter recreational and sporting activities – tobogganing, skating, hockey, cross-country skiing, floorball, and snowshoeing. At the end of the day, all event participants will receive a Jets game ticket, a Jets Gear gift card, toque, and…

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