Red River College’s School of Indigenous Education hosted the 12th Annual Graduation Pow Wow last week, honouring the achievements of our Aboriginal graduates and paying tribute to their personal triumphs.

Held Friday, May 4, at RRC’s Notre Dame Campus, the event celebrated the accomplishments of 93 Aboriginal graduates, and attracted more than 850 friends, family members and dignitaries to a day-long event that included a pipe ceremony, traditional dancing, and a feast.

Another highlight of the event was the presentation of the Jules Lavallee Award, named after a former RRC Elder-in-Residence. This year’s award went to Corey Bear, a student from RRC’s Biindigen College Studies program.

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Christmas Craft for Students

The Aboriginal Student Support & Community Relations is pleased to offer a Christmas Craft session with Elder in Residence, Mae Louise Campbell

Wednesday, November 23 & Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Christmas Craft:  Medicine Bag

Aboriginal Support Centre

F209 (lounge area)

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

With our hectic and heavy schedules, we will be offering this workshop as an “open session”, allowing students to stop by on November 23 to get their Christmas Craft started.  If students are unable to complete it, they will have the opportunity to complete it on November 30.

Materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own – get creative!

Makes a great gift and no experience necessary!

Women’s Full Moon Drumming

Please join us in the Aboriginal Support Centre, room F205 on Thursday, November 10 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for Women’s Full Moon Drumming with Elder, Mae Louise Campbell.

Although drums will be provided, feel free to bring your own drum. No past drumming experience or knowledge is necessary! All are welcome.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Tracy Brant at 632-2106 or email: tbrant@rrc.mb.ca.

Aboriginal Student Support & Community Relations is offering a first of its kind workshop entitled Traditional Naming Ceremony and will be facilitated by Elder in Residence, Mae Louise Campbell.

Participants will hear about the cultural significance and purpose of the naming ceremony and will learn how to obtain their Aboriginal name.

Date:           Thursday, November 24, 2011

Time:          12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:     Aboriginal Support Centre,
Building F, Room 209.

For additional information, please contact Tracy Brant at 632-2106 or e-mail tbrant@rrc.mb.ca

Aboriginal Student Support & Community Relations at the Exchange District Campus will be hosting a Fall Feast, led by Elder, Levinia Brown and Cultural Advisor, Rob Apetagon for staff and students on:

Monday, October 3rd

Exchange District Campus

The Roblin Centre Room P107

From 12:00pm – 1:00 pm.

The feast will be in recognition of the autumnal equinox and is an excellent opportunity for both students and staff to come together, enjoy a good meal and celebrate.

Please pass this invitation along to other staff and your students.  For more information call me at 949-8506 or email at chchartrand@rrc.mb.ca

Please join us in the Aboriginal Support Centre on Wednesday, October 12 from 12:00pm – 1:00 pm for Women’s Full Moon Drumming with Elder, Mae Louise Campbell.

Although drums will be provided, feel free to bring your own drum.  No past drumming experience or knowledge is necessary!

All are welcome.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Tracy Brant at 632-2106 or email: tbrant@rrc.mb.ca to register.

Come learn about how to apply for awards and tap into some free money! Refreshments will be served.

Notre Dame Campus
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Room: Aboriginal Student Support Centre, F209

Exchange District Campus
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Room: Multi Purpose Room, P107