On May 29, 2025, more than 670 students and guests from RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI) attended A Night at the Museum at the Manitoba Museum. For many years now, this event has offered newcomer students and their families an engaging evening filled with exploration, learning, and connection. 

Since its launch, the event has grown in popularity, and this year marked the largest turnout yet. Attendees explored exhibits ranging from the prehistoric age to present-day Manitoba, including student favourites like the Earth History Gallery, the bat cave and the iconic Nonsuch ship. 

At RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI), language learning goes beyond grammar and vocabulary. It’s also about understanding the histories and cultures that shape life in Canada. That includes making space for Indigenous perspectives in the classroom. 

In 2023, CNI led a research project supported by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Guided by RRC Polytech’s Knowledge Keepers Council, the project explored how Indigenous histories and perspectives are being taught in settlement language programs across Manitoba, and how those efforts can be strengthened. 

Celebrate Multiculturalism Day in Canada at the Newcomer Welcome Fair!

• Access city services
• Find settlement information
• Try some tasty food
• Participate in fun, family activities
• Enjoy a variety of multicultural performances

Location: Freight House Field, 200 Isabel Street

Date / Time: Saturday, June 14th / 12PM-4PM

Everyone is welcome!

In March 2025, two people from RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI) teamed up to lead a workshop aimed at improving intercultural sensitivity in the classroom. ESL instructor Scott Lao and instructional designer Scott Brownlee developed and delivered a pilot training session through the Strategic Transformation and Applied Research (STAR) initiative. With strong faculty participation, the session provided practical tools for navigating cultural differences and enhancing communication with students from around the world.

Join FortWhyte Alive and Access Credit Union for a day of nature-based presenters, sessions, and workshops designed to help you learn something new about our planet and how you can help protect it.

For more information, visit the FortWhyte Alive website here.

Did you know that the Government of Manitoba just announced that all provincial parks will have FREE entry for the next year! (Please note, that this doesn’t include camping permits.)

Get out and explore Manitoba this spring! Check out some of these great hiking trails in Manitoba Parks:

• Beaudry Park
• Birds Hill-Cedar Bog Trail
• Birds Hill-Chickadee Trail
• Birds Hill-Kingfisher Trail
• Birds Hill-Beach Park Loop
• Spirit Sands

Daylight saving time 2025 will begin at 2:00 am, Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Don’t forget to ‘Spring Ahead’ and turn your clocks ahead 1 hour.

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!

Come join us in the EDC Atrium on February 12^th anytime between 11:30 to 1:30pm for our Love in All Forms event. 

This is a time for you to celebrate self-love, connection, and positivity. This event features a sticky note affirmation station, where students can write and share affirmations or uplifting messages on a communal wall, creating a visual display of encouragement and kindness.

Additionally, the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) will be present to provide information on healthy and safe sex practices as well as safe sex supplies, empowering students with knowledge about consent, relationships, and sexual well-being.