On February 20, 2026, the Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI) at RRC Polytech welcomed newcomers, students and community members to the Roundhouse Auditorium for a citizenship information session delivered in collaboration with Building Bridges for Newcomers and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI) is bringing back RED Talks this March, continuing a student-focused event designed to help learners build confidence using English in real-world settings.
RED Talks features short, live presentations followed by small-group discussions. The format introduces students to lecture-style learning in an interactive and supportive environment where they can share ideas, explore new perspectives and strengthen their communication skills.
By combining inspiring speakers with guided discussion, RED Talks encourages students to see English not just as a classroom subject, but as a tool for connection, leadership and opportunity.
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Roundhouse Auditorium, Exchange District Campus (319 Elgin Ave.)
Cost: Free for CNI students and staff
The morning will feature:
RED Talks supports language development through authentic experiences. Students are encouraged to listen actively, participate in discussions, and build confidence speaking in a group setting.
Read More →February 9 to February 27.
Speak to your instructor to register for these seminars
CLB 1 and CLB 2
Games and Conversations
Practice English and play games. Learn how to give instructions, laugh, and have fun!
Every Monday and Thursday 12:00 to 1:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Writing Your Story
Become an author and write your story! Make new friends and learn about their story.
Every Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 6:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Games and Conversation
Practice English and play games at the same time! You’ll make new friends and laugh together. You’ll learn Canadian games, while developing your English listening and speaking skills
Every Wednesday and Friday 12:00 to 1:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Crafts and Conversations
Listen, interact and create in English! Each class will give you an opportunity to follow instructions and create a craft in English, while enjoying interactive time with classmates and your teacher.
Every Monday and Wednesday 5:00 to 6:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Red River Readers Club
Join the book club and read classic, level appropriate English books. You’ll read many interesting stories. You’ll make new friends and have interesting conversations.
Every Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Hosted by the Academic Success Centre (ASC), Centre for Newcomer Integration students are invited to join the weekly English Conversation Circles to strengthen speaking skills and build connection and confidence through communication practice.
No registration required, just drop in and join the conversation! Sessions will run weekly for the duration of the term, starting the week of January 12th.
Each week participants will practice different conversational speaking skills, including:
Conversation skills will be practiced around topics of interest to the group, including:
To learn more, contact ealsupport@rrc.ca.
The spirit of the holiday season was felt across RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI) as students and their families received Christmas Cheer Board hampers filled with care, generosity and community support.
On Monday, November 24, over 200 hampers were distributed to CNI students at the Exchange District Campus. The event brought together CNI students, staff, volunteers and community partners, creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere during a busy and often challenging time of year for many newcomers.
If you are an internationally educated nurse planning to work in Manitoba, strong communication skills are key to better patient outcomes and successful professional working relationships. Communication for Professional Practice for International Educated Nurses (CPP-IENs) is a fully online, for-credit course designed to help you build skills and feel more prepared for working with patients as part of collaborative healthcare teams in Canada.
Through participation in lectures, discussion in case studies, and applied practice in role-plays, you will gain communication skills and confidence for interacting with a diverse group of patients and colleagues to gather and share information, provide culturally safe care, advocate for patients, and manage challenging interactions and conflicts.
Read More →January 12 to January 30.
Speak to your instructor to register for these seminars
CLB 1 and CLB 2
Games and Conversations
Practice English and play games. Learn how to give instructions, laugh, and have fun!
Every Monday and Thursday 12:00 to 1:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Writing Your Story
Become an author and write your story! Make new friends and learn about their story.
Every Wednesday and Friday 12:00 to 1:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Games and Conversation
Practice English and play games at the same time! You’ll make new friends and laugh together. You’ll learn Canadian games, while developing your English listening and speaking skills
Every Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 6:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Crafts and Conversations
Listen, interact and create in English! Each class will give you an opportunity to follow instructions and create a craft in English, while enjoying interactive time with classmates and your teacher.
Every Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 to 1:00 PM
CLB 3 and CLB 4
Red River Readers Club
Join the book club and read classic, level appropriate English books. You’ll read many interesting stories. You’ll make new friends and have interesting conversations.
Every Monday and Wednesday 5:00 to 6:00 PM
On December 3, RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI) in partnership MANSO welcomed approximately 70 newcomer-serving organizations from across Manitoba for an Open Doors event.
The Open Doors series is a new initiative designed to strengthen connections across Manitoba’s newcomer-serving sector. This series invites newcomer servicing organizations to open their doors, share their work, and build relationships that support collaboration and innovation. Hosting the event at CNI provided an opportunity for participants to see the programs and spaces where newcomers build the language and communication skills they need to move forward in education, training and employment.
Red Talks took place on November 19 at the Exchange District Campus and brought CNI students together for an evening of learning, conversation and inspiration. The atmosphere was positive and welcoming, and many students said the event helped them feel more confident.
The evening opened with remarks from event organizer Jesse Friesen, who encouraged students to see Red Talks as a chance to learn with and from one another while strengthening real-world communication skills. After that, three 20-minute presentations were delivered by inspirational speakers. They spoke on a range of topics including personal stories, career journeys, honest reflections about the challenges and successes they experienced as newcomers or professionals working with newcomers and artificial intelligence.
The Connection Spot – Where campus meets community
Volunteer Manitoba is visiting CNI!
Volunteer Manitoba connects people who want to volunteer with organizations that need their support. They provide resources, training, and opportunities for students and community members to get involved, develop skills, and make a meaningful impact in Manitoba.
From one-time opportunities to long-term commitments, Volunteer Manitoba helps you find the right volunteer role to match your passions, interests, and career goals. Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, meet new people, and strengthen your community.
Stop by on December 2 to explore volunteer opportunities, connect with staff, and discover how you can make a difference in Manitoba!
Discover how you can get involved by visiting: https://www.volunteermanitoba.ca
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.