Thinking about launching a career in tech or engineering?

Don’t miss RRC Polytech’s Pathway Programs Information Session on Tuesday, June 17, from 12–1 pm.

Discover the Pathway to Information Technology and Pathway to Engineering Technology programs – both are designed to support Indigenous students with academic upgrading, hands-on learning, and clear pathways into high-demand careers.

Learn about the wraparound supports through the School of Indigenous Education, including Elder support, navigation coaches, financial officers, and a welcoming community throughout your journey.

• Tuesday, June 17
• 12pm – 1pm
• Manitou a bi Bii daziigae, Exchange District Campus

Register today to learn about Pathway to Information Technology and Pathway to Engineering Technology!

We are excited to invite learners to RRC Polytech’s upcoming Pathway Programs Information Session focused on supporting Indigenous students with launching careers in information technology and engineering.

• Tuesday, June 17
• 12pm – 1pm
• Manitou a bi Bii daziigae, Exchange District Campus, 319 Elgin Ave.

This session will highlight our Pathway to Information Technology and Pathway to Engineering Technology programs. Both pathways offer Indigenous students academic upgrading, hands-on learning opportunities, and clear routes into high-demand tech and engineering careers.

Additionally, you will learn about the comprehensive supports available through our School of Indigenous Education, including Elder guidance, navigation coaching, financial support, and a welcoming community to help students succeed every step of the way.

We would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with Indigenous students and learners who may be interested in exploring these exciting programs.

If you have any questions, please contact Chelsey Finney, Program Facilitator, School of Indigenous Education, at cfinney40@rrc.ca. 

Once registered, we will send out an email a week prior to the event with the agenda.

Please join Terri-Lynn Anderson, Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator, for the Moose Hide Campaign Winnipeg Walk to End Violence.

Terri-Lynn will be at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) by 11:30 AM, and staff, faculty, and students are welcome to meet there before the walk begins.

If you have any questions or would like to meet at the CMHR, feel free to reach out to Terri-Lynn at tlanderson@rrc.ca.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Meet-up at 11:30 AM)
• Start Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
• End Point: Manitoba Legislative Building
• Rain or Shine

Please wear your Moose Hide pin if you have one. Terri-Lynn will have extras available  or you can arrange to pick one up before the walk. 

Let’s walk together in solidarity to stand up against violence and help create a safer, more respectful world.

Click here for full event details and registration

The following message includes topics that may trigger strong emotions, especially for those with lived experiences. It is recommended that we all check in on ourselves and access the resources available to us to ensure we are taking good care of our mental health. For mental health and self-care resources, visit here.

The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People, otherwise known as Red Dress Day, is observed on Monday, May 5.

Red Dress Day began with Jaime Black’s REDress Project, initiated in 2010, in which she hung red dresses in public spaces to represent the missing and murdered women, girls and Two Spirit people to honour their lives and their families.

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People (MMIWG2S) released their Final Report in June 2019. The report detailed over 2,380 accounts from family members, survivors of violence, experts and Knowledge Keepers during two years of evidence gathering. Two volumes of the report conclude that persistent human and Indigenous rights violations are the root cause of Canada’s high rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people.

Sections 11.1 – 11.2 call on educators across all levels to provide awareness to the public about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit people and about the issues and causes of violence they experience. In this digital age, we have the ability to spread the truth, but we are also at odds with misinformation borne from ignorance and racism. It is our duty to their families and communities to advocate for the truth of Canada’s complacency in crimes against Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people.

Many Indigenous organizations have additional programs that support the National Inquiry and education on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People like the Southern Chiefs’ Organization Inc. MMIWG2S and Violence Prevention.

The flags at Notre Dame Campus and PGI will be lowered to half-mast today to pay respect to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People.

Join us in celebrating the beauty and resilience of Indigenous languages!

Watch our video featuring language instructor Corey Whitford as he shares insights on Indigenous Languages Day, the revitalization of Anishinaabemowin, and ways you can be part of the learning journey.

RRC Polytech is proud to offer Introduction to Anishinaabemowin and Conversational Anishinaabemowin, with tuition generously covered by CWB Financial Group. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect – find more information on the courses and register here.

RRC Polytech is proud to host its 25th annual Pow Wow to recognize the achievements of Indigenous students.

Please join us to celebrate our students as we send them off on their continued journeys to success. The annual Pow Wow gives our community the opportunity to dance, drum, sing, eat, connect, and participate in Ceremony.

All Indigenous students graduating in 2025 are encouraged to join us to celebrate! Full-time, part-time, students that attend regional campuses, and students graduating in Fall 2025 are welcome to register and participate in Pow Wow.

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025 • NOTRE DAME CAMPUS, NORTH GYM

• 10am – Pipe Ceremony
• 11am – Métis and Inuit Cultural Entertainment
• 12pm – Grand Entry
• 2pm – Honouring Indigenous Graduates
• 3pm – Feast

Graduating students can register for attendance here. Graduates don’t need to register for stoles ahead of time and can pick them up at the Registration Table at the event.

Dancers and Drums can register at the Registration Table on the morning of the event.

Indigenous makers for the Indigenous Makers Market can register here.

Attendees don’t need to register ahead of time.

You’re invited to join our celebration of the Spring Equinox!

The celebration will begin with a Pipe Ceremony led by the Grandparents-in-Residence in the Roundhouse Auditorium, followed by a Feast to celebrate the season and to feast the RRC Polytech bundles. Open to staff, students, and faculty, this gathering is a chance to connect, learn, and reflect with community.

• Friday, March 21, 2025 – Exchange District Campus, Roundhouse Auditorium, 10 AM – 1 PM
  • 10 AM: Pipe Ceremony
  • 12 PM: Feast

No registration required. Feel free to bring your feast bundle to help reduce waste.

For questions, contact Sara McIvor-Prouty, Events and Facilities Coordination, School of Indigenous Education, at smicvor@rrc.ca.

About the Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox is the official start of spring, when the north and south poles of the Earth are at equal distances from the Sun, and day and night are equal in length. This year, the Spring Equinox falls on March 20.

Join us for an engaging discussion on the teachings of the Goose Moon (March Full Moon) and seasonal teachings of the Spring Solstice. Open to staff, students, and faculty, this gathering is a chance to connect, learn, and reflect with community.

• Wednesday, March 12 – Exchange District Campus, Room P107, 12 PM – 1 PM
• Thursday, March 27 – Notre Dame Campus, Room F205, 11:30 PM – 12:30 PM

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. No registration required—just drop in and join the conversation!

For questions, contact Terri-Lynn Anderson, Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator, at tlanderson@rrc.ca.

About Ivana Yellowback

Ivana Yellowback is a member of Manto Sipi Cree Nation (Treaty 5) with ties to Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (Treaty 6) and was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty 1). She is an Associate Producer, Writer, and Co-Host of 7th GEN and has acted in DJ Burnt Bannock and Little Bird, all available on APTN Lumi. Ivana is also the co-creator, host, writer, and executive producer of the Indigenous supernatural podcast Creepee Tepee.

Beyond film and media, she is an Executive Training Facilitator with the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute, an Executive Board Member of Sākihiwē Festival, and a Registered Social Worker. She is also a co-creator of miteh atôskê, which offers Indigenous-based healing programs, and is a traditional singer with Kind Hart Women Singers.

Join us for a powerful screening about the resilience of spirit.

This stunning documentary by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie is a tribute to the resilience of Indigenous people, offering a profound cinematic portrait of community and justice during a time of international reckoning.

Don’t miss this important and moving film. All staff are welcome.

• Thursday, March 20 – Notre Dame Campus, Orange Lecture Theatre, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

This free staff event is hosted by the Truth & Reconciliation team, light snacks and beverages will be provided. Doors will open at 1:00 PM to get refreshments before the screening.

To register, go to HRIS > My Portal > My Learning > Learning Library > More > search SUGARCANE.

If you have any barriers to participation in this session that require accessible accommodations, please contact orgdev@rrc.ca.

About SUGARCANE

In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities.

Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere.

As this may be an emotional experience, an Elder will be in attendance to provide support as needed. It is recommended that you afford yourself space to reflect afterwards and if you need additional support, please access our Employee and Family Assistance Program.

The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.

Join the fun and honor Métis culture with exciting events at NDC and EDC!

Wednesday, Feb 12 at EDC (P407)

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

• Moose & Goose Calling Contest – Show off your skills!
• Bannock Break – Pop by for some delicious bannock!

Friday, Feb 14 at NDC (F205)

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

• Live Performance by Morgan Grace – Watch this talented student from Morgan Grace Music play her fiddle in the Library Hallway!

Don’t miss out—come celebrate, connect, and have a blast!