Phone scams and online scams have become very common all over the world. The people who commit these crimes try to trick others into providing their personal information and then they use this information to steal their victim’s identity or money. Many times this is done through Facebook or other similar online chat forums around the world because these are places where many people post personal information. Even though it is common problem, and we hear about it often, it is still easy to get fooled. It can happen to anyone!
One scam being talked about among LTC students is known as the “Emergency Scam”. It is a well known scam in some Asian countries and is making its way to Canada. The Winnipeg Police Commercial Crime Unit is aware of this scam, as well as many others, and they are willing to help however possible. One way is to help us learn more about scams and how to prevent them.
Here are a few resources about scams and how we can protect ourselves:

Organizations:

• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
• Equifax
• Office of the Privacy Commissioner
• Western Union
• Manitoba Consumer’s Protection Bureau
• Competition Bureau
• Consumer Affairs

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) information→

SCAMS PROTECTION – A Student Practical Guide→

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center home page→

A list of scams and how to protect yourself→

LTC instructors and staff are excited to be part of another Summer English Language Camp for Chinese students!
Read all about it on Red River College’s “RED Blog“, but visit this page again for more news and photos from the Summer Camp!

The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries host Folklorama every year in Winnipeg. The Folklorama Kick-Off is a free event held at the Scotiabank Stage at The Forks on Saturday, July 26 from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. It offers fun for the whole family, including the MTS Marketplace, interactive children’s activities and cultural demonstrations. The mainstage show, featuring local and international performing groups, starts at 7:00 pm. The evening will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks display at 10:45 pm.
Click here for more information about this fantastic cultural festival!

RRC’s Diversity & Immigrant Student Support department will be offering a LINKS (Learning Interculturally: Networks, Knowledge & Strategies) Seminar. This is a 1-day orientation for immigrant students (permanent residents and citizens born abroad) and international (study visa) students.
In this seminar, you will learn about:

• Knowledge of the Canadian College environment, culture and supports
• Networking with other students, and College support staff
• Mindset and strategies that can contribute to student success
• Sense of comfort and connection to the College community
• A personal plan for successful educational, social and cultural integration on and off campus

This year, these seminars will take place on the following dates:

• August 26, 2014 – LINKS Seminar for Immigrant Students (Additional session may be held on August 25^th, if necessary.)
• August 27, 2014 – LINKS Seminar for International Students
• August 28, 2014 – LINKS Seminar for International Students
• January 3, 2015 – LINKS Seminar for Immigrant and International Students
• April 28, 2015 (tentative) – LINKS Seminar for Immigrant and International Students

After participating in these seminars, immigrant and international students are better prepared to integrate more fully into academic and community life at the College, and to succeed in their programs.
All immigrant and international students starting a new program at Red River College are strongly encouraged to participate. Invitations to register online for the Fall Seminars will begin in early July.
If you have any questions about this important program, please contact Norlan Page at nopage@rrc.ca.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest! We hope you enjoyed your first visit to the LTC website and we hope you will continue use the website and tell others about it.
Bookmark this “News” page and come back often for more announcements and news.

And now, to announce the winners of the contest! Congratulations to . . . .

Jaskirat with her teacher, Rita

Nathan with his teacher, Lori

Kokob, Elmira and Svetlana (not shown), with their teacher, Debbie

Miao and Svitlana with their teacher, Flo

Pedro with his teacher, Laila

ShaoYu with her teacher, Nadiya

Liping with her teacher, Rachel

 
 
Do you enjoy working with children? Volunteer for two days of fun at the Cuba Va! Folklorama Pavilion. Volunteers are needed as meal servers, face painters, escorts, and more! Dates are Sunday, August 10 and Saturday, August 16; from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The Cuba Va! Pavilion is located at the RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. For more information, please contact mcallister_51@yahoo.ca or phone 204-963-5045.

The Manitoba Marathon is seeking volunteers for their Signage Crew, Green Team and to act as Court Marshals for their upcoming event. The marathon takes place on June 15^th and volunteers must have a good work ethic, work well in teams, execute directions well, and have a positive attitude. For more information, please click here.

Submitted by RRC’s Diversity and Immigrant Student Support department

There are many concerts and festivals happening in downtown Winnipeg this summer! Many are free. There’s something fun for everyone!
Click here for a list of events.

New Journey Housing has a few spaces available for the Home Ownership Workshop. It will be held at New Journey Housing, which is located on the 3^rd floor of Portage Place. (Go up the escalators near the food court.)
Date: June 14th
Time 1:00 – 3:30 pm. 
If you need parking, please try to book it until 4:00 pm just in case we go over time!
You can register for these workshops by calling 204-942-2238 or emailing info@newjourneyhousing.com
Some of the topics that will be covered in this workshop include:

• basics about buying a home
• where and how to get a mortgage
• the role of lawyers and real estate agents

The next Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm.)
For more information, go to www.newjourneyhousing.com

Submitted by RRC’s Diversity and Immigrant Student Support Department

One hundred volunteers represented Red River College at the Pride Parade this year!
On Sunday, June 1st, Pride Winnipeg hit the streets for the 27th annual Pride Parade, and about 100 volunteers from RRC joined this year’s parade! Read the complete Red Carpet story. More pictures in the College Flickr site.

Submitted by the Diversity & Immigrant Student Support department

The University of Winnipeg Global Welcome Centre and the Red River College Diversity and Immigrant Student Support Department are pleased to offer an information session on Manitoba Student Aid. This session is for Manitoba immigrants (Permanent Residents, Refugee-claimants, and Canadian Citizens) who are planning to attend Post-Secondary Academic programs during the 2014-2015 Academic Year.
When: 4:00-5:30 pm, June 23, 2014
Where: Great West Life Lecture Theatre, Roblin Centre, Red River College (A104-160 Princess Street, Winnipeg)
You must register to attend. To register or get more information, click here.

Submitted by the Diversity & Immigrant Student Support department