Centre for Newcomer Integration

Events for CNI Students

First Fridays at the Manitoba Museum

November 4, 2025

The Manitoba Museum is excited to offer free general admission to its three main attractions – the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery on the First Friday of every month!

When: Friday, Oct. 7, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave.

Visit the Manitoba Museum website for more information.

More Than a Week: CNI’s Everyday Culture of Welcoming 

September 15, 2025

Welcoming Week is here, and as part of the celebration, we are reflecting on some of the ways that CNI creates meaningful experiences that help newcomers feel welcome in Manitoba. At RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI), welcoming newcomers is about more than starting classes. It is about creating meaningful experiences that help students build connections, settle into the community, and feel supported in their new lives in Manitoba. 

Throughout the year, CNI organizes and participates in events that reflect this commitment. The Book Exchange, for example, invites students to share and discover books in English and other languages. This activity not only encourages learning, it also highlights the diverse backgrounds and stories that make up the CNI community. 

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We Are All Connected: Learning to Live as Relatives Through Water, Land, and Kinship 

September 12, 2025

A personal reflection by Craig Fisher, Indigenous Education, RRC Polytech 

The knowledge I carry came not from studying connection 
but from living as the hyphen between worlds— 
from understanding that relation survives every attempt at division. 

Here, together, we make these relations visible again. 

As Welcome Week begins, I want to share a story about what it means to live as relatives—not just with each other, but with the land and water that sustain us all. 

Left: Craig Fisher, Indigenous Education, RRC Polytech. Right Scott Browlee, Centre for Newcomer Integration, RRC Polytech.
Left: Craig Fisher, Indigenous Education, RRC Polytech. Right Scott Brownlee, Centre for Newcomer Integration, RRC Polytech.
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Celebrate Welcoming Week 2025 with RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration 

September 3, 2025

Each September, RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI) joins communities across Canada in celebrating Welcoming Week — a time to recognize the contributions of newcomers and to build meaningful connections across cultures. 
 
We’re starting a little early this year, with activities beginning September 11. From September 11 to 19, CNI will host events designed to bring students, staff and community partners together, creating opportunities for reflection, connection and celebration. 
 
Welcoming Week is part of a global movement led in Canada by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The week provides a chance for newcomers, longtime residents and Indigenous communities to come together and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our province and our country 

Welcoming Week 2025 programming at RRC Polytech 

Thursday, Sept. 11 
“We Are All Connected” beading activity | 6:00pm until 9:00pm | Roundhouse (E240) 
Students and staff are invited to take part in a beading activity inspired by the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Together, participants will create a lasting visual legacy reflecting shared experiences.  

Friday, Sept. 12 
“We Are All Connected” beading activity | 9:00am until 12:00pm | Roundhouse (E240) 
A second session of the beading activity, offering more students and staff the opportunity to participate and reflect. 

Monday, Sept. 15 
Community Resource Fair | 10:00am until 1:00pm and 6:00pm until 8:30pm | Roundhouse (E240)  
Newcomers are invited to connect with community organizations and RRC Polytech departments to learn about available programs and services. 

During Welcoming Week  
My Canadian Experiences  
Students are encouraged to complete the My Canadian Experiences activity and submit it for a chance to win a prize.  
 
Building a welcoming community 

RRC Polytech’s CNI is proud to contribute to Welcoming Week 2025, recognizing the diverse backgrounds, stories and strengths newcomers bring. By participating in activities on campus, students and staff help build stronger connections and celebrate inclusion—within our college and across the wider community. 

Webinar: What do I need to know about filing an Income Tax Return?

March 3, 2025

Ready to learn what you need for your income tax return?

Join this free webinar on March 12, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and get essential insights on:

✅ What documents you need for your income tax return
✅ CRA guidelines for filing your taxes
✅ Tips for a smooth tax process

Important: This event is exclusive to Immigrant Centre clients.
Not a client yet? No problem! Register here: https://www.icmanitoba.com/get-started/.

Platform: Online via Zoom

Secure your spot now and get ready for tax season with confidence!

Spooky Second Saturday at Dalnavert Museum 

October 10, 2024

Halloween and Culture Days collide for this special edition of Dalnavert’s free Second Saturdays, a free program inviting families to explore the past! On this Spooky Second Saturday, explore the historic house at your own pace with a self-guided tour and get into the Halloween spirit with a craft and game sure to scare you. Guests are encouraged to come in costume!

  • Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM  4:00 PM
    • Drop in any time from 12 – 4 PM, no registration required!
  • Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre
    • 61 Carlton Street

Visit the following website for more information: Spooky Second Saturday — Dalnavert Museum (friendsofdalnavert.ca)

Sara Riel’s Mental Health & Wellness Expo

October 5, 2024

Discover your path to wellness with Sara Riel Mental Health and Addictions and many more community partners, agencies and health and wellness professionals.

  • When: Thursday, October 10th, 10AM-4PM
  • Where: St. Vital Centre

Free admission, all are welcome.

Visit the Sara Riel website for more information.

Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum

September 25, 2024

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba Museum will be providing free admission to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery, and Planetarium from Saturday, September 28 to Monday, September 30.

Visit the Manitoba Museum website for more information.

Free Entry to Manitoba’s Provincial Parks

August 29, 2024

Did you know that Manitoba’s provincial parks offer hundreds of campgrounds, beaches and hiking trails?

It’s true! You can learn more about Manitoba parks on their website.

Great news… The Manitoba government is offering free entry to province’s parks this weekend! It’s a great time to explore Manitoba’s natural treasures.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, 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.