Sweats take place at 1 pm in the Medicine Wheel Garden at the Notre Dame Campus. To register, email Stephanie at sdwright@rrc.ca. Subscribe here for reminders of upcoming Sweats and any schedule changes!
This year, we are honouring our ancestors and the children that never made it home with gatherings for Winter Solstice.
Gathering for Winter Solstice brings comfort and warmth as we prepare for the longest night of the year and the season of rest. People come together to share stories and laughter and to recall the events of the past year. In many Indigenous cultures, winter represents the ancestral spirit, so reflecting on the past by sharing stories and giving thanks to our ancestors is an important part of honouring where and who we are from, especially as we plan for the cold months ahead.
No registration is required. Everyone is welcome to come as they are.
Supplies for the holiday crafts will be provided, and refreshments and snacks will be available. All staff and students are welcome to bring their families and friends for a night of holiday creativity!
Send an email to Terri-Lynn at tlanderson@rrc.ca to register.
If you have any questions, you can contact Marshall at indigenous@rrc.ca.
We are currently accepting applications for the Pathway to IT Programs for the Winter term that starts on Monday, January 3, 2023. You can access the application on the Pathway to IT Programs webpage when you’re ready to apply!
Date and time will be forthcoming in January. Location will remain in the Roundhouse Auditorium at Manitou a bi Bii daziigae.
We’ll keep attendees on the registration list until the new date is available, and we will be in contact to ensure they can attend. No need to re-register. New attendees can register with Terri-Lynn tlanderson@rrc.ca when the new date becomes available.
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Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope to see you in January 2023!
Sweats take place at 1 pm in the Medicine Wheel Garden at the Notre Dame Campus. To register, email Stephanie at sdwright@rrc.ca.
Subscribe to our blog for reminders of upcoming Sweats and any schedule changes!
Sweat Lodge Ceremonies are a way to heal oneself and connect with all four parts of the self: the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Limit of 20 participants per Lodge. Register now!
Indigenous and non-Indigenous students will have the opportunity to connect spiritually through a Ceremonial Sweat Lodge, followed by a Feast on Tuesday, November 22 from 9am – 3pm.
Sweat lodges are a way to heal and connect with all four parts of the self: the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Register now!
To register, please send an email to Stephanie Wright at sdwright@rrc.ca with your name, student number, and confirmation that you will attend.
Elder Paul joined RRC Polytech in 2018 as an Elder-in-Residence and has since hosted many traditional ceremonies and Sweat Lodges across the College in addition to offering the Indigenous Worldview through Indigenous Teachings and Sharing Circles. He’s a Sundance Bundle Carrier (Chief), Sweat Lodge Bundle Carrier (Water drum) and Dark Room Bundle Carrier. He is an active Elder with Addictions Foundation of Manitoba and Sagkeeng Child & Family Services and offers healing, spiritual growth, and personal development through ceremony, programming, and establishing healthy relationships. To learn more about Elder Paul and connect, please see his profile on our website.
Sweat Lodge Ceremonies are a way to heal oneself and connect with all four parts of the self: the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Register now! Limit of 20 participants per Lodge.
The 2SLGBTQQIA+ Sweat at Notre Dame Campus has been postponed until February! Check back in with us for more details after the holidays. The schedule for upcoming Sweat Lodges has not changed.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in February for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Sweat!
You’re invited to a Sweat Lodge for Two Spirit, Indigequeer, and Non-Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ students! Led by Two Spirit Kookum and Knowledge Keeper Barbara Bruce with Two Spirit Elder Charlotte Nolan, 2SLGBTQQIA+ students will have the opportunity to connect spiritually through a Ceremonial Sweat Lodge on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 9am.
To register, please send an email to Stephanie Wright at sdwright@rrc.ca with your name, student number, and confirmation that you will attend.
Sweat lodges are a way to heal and connect with all four parts of the self: the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Register now!
Kookum Barbara is a citizen of the Métis Nation—Michif aen Otipemisiwak. Her beliefs of Indigenous traditional teachings are reflected in all her work. Her dedication to advancing the rightful place, recognition, and acknowledgement of the Two Spirit community, Indigenous women, and children are an integral part of her life.
Elder Charlotte is a 72-year-old Métis woman, parent to seven children, and grandparent to nine grandchildren. She’s a Sixties’ Scoop Survivor and Indian Day School survivor — she attended the Indian Day School for Roseau River Reserve and lived in various foster homes and a group home. Charlotte began her transition at 17, but returned to the closet due to racism, homophobia, and transphobia. She worked in construction until the 1990s and that experience gave her the ability to build anything from bridges to beautiful monuments. Charlotte left the construction industry in the 90s and moved into the social service field, where she dedicated the last 30+ years to protecting children and their families.
Fawnda Neckoway makes her directorial debut in this heartwarming 20-minute film in honor of a hopeful future when it comes to discussing a difficult part of history with the young ones in our lives. She is joined by community leaders who offer valuable insight and resources in support of carrying on important conversations.
Inspired by an innocent question, and the literature of author David Robertson, STWK features interviews with David Robertson, Wab Kinew, Bobbie Jo Leclair, Kimberly Giswein and Dr. Ramona Neckoway.
Moderated by Aaron Zeghers, the evening will feature an opening film A Moccasin Creation Story, and host a brief informative session with Industry Representatives such as Film Training Manitoba, Red River College Polytechnic and the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective. All are welcome! Light refreshments will be available.
Limited seating available. Tickets are free.
The name of the film was gifted from her aunt who said in a conversation ‘they need to know’, which later translated to the Inthinew (Cree) language as Kita kiskithihtahkwaw: ‘So They Will Know’. We acknowledge the elders/survivors who lived through Residential Schools and remember the ones who did not make it home.
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.