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Discover the fun of learning with a wide range of personal interest and professional courses to enhance your skills in a variety of areas.
Whether you are looking to improve your academic skills, pursue a topic of special interest, or learn from the experts at our professional workshops, there is something for you.
This micro-credential course introduces mobile software development. Students will study native application development for the Android platform. The course will cover basic user-interface creation including dialog boxes, toast notifications and event-driven programming. Students will become familiar with the Android Studio integrated development environment (IDE) to develop basic apps. Students will apply JSON data from HTTP application programming interfaces (APIs) to present data from and API to a user. Students will use an Android emulator to run and test a mobile app on their computers.
This micro-credential course introduces mobile software development. Students will study native application development for the Android platform. The course will cover basic user-interface creation including dialog boxes, toast notifications and event-driven programming. Students will become familiar with the Android Studio integrated development environment (IDE) to develop basic apps. Students will apply JSON data from HTTP application programming interfaces (APIs) to present data from and API to a user. Students will use an Android emulator to run and test a mobile app on their computers.
This is the first mobile computing micro-credential in Manitoba.
Note: The discounted course fee that appears on this page is only available to RRC alumni. If you are not an alumnus, please register using this page.
Career opportunities:
By completing the course, students will have an introduction to Android mobile app development that can be used as a first step in starting or building on a career to become a:
Salaries for these positions typically range from $53,000 to $114,000.
Prerequisites:
System requirements:
Please see the system requirements listed on the Android Developers website.
Employee registration:
If you are sponsoring employees to attend the course, see the Sponsorship Authorization for Part-time Students form on the Student Records and Forms page.
This course is designed for American English Sign Language and Deaf Studies (ASDP) Certificate students as well as individuals that have some experience with ASL. The course offers the opportunity to maintain and enhance ASL by progressing from common concrete communications, communicative events and interactions, to language usage expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is placed on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structure with a focus on dialogue and conversational expressions.
This introductory course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will learn the basic skills required to communicate with Deaf people and some rules of ASL grammar and syntax. Students will be exposed to everyday communications such as greetings and introductions and exchanging basic information. An introduction to Deaf culture and the Deaf Community will also be provided.
This course is a study of American Sign Language designed to increase the student’s proficiency in intermediate ASL communication skills with emphasis on comprehension and conversation skills, cultural awareness, grammatical features, facial expressions, and vocabulary development. This course will provide a continued focus on developing the student’s insight into the culture and community of Deaf people.
This course is a study of American Sign Language designed to increase the student’s proficiency in ASL communication skills with emphasis on comprehension and conversation skills, cultural awareness, grammatical features, facial expressions, numbers and vocabulary development and the use of Spatial spaces. This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture and community.
This course is a continuation of ASLD-1010 ASL Bridging and is designed for American English Sign Language and Deaf Studies (ASDP) Certificate students as well as individuals that have some experience with ASL. The course offers the opportunity to maintain and enhance ASL by progressing from common concreate communications, communicative events and interactions, to language usage expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is placed on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structure with a focus on dialogue and conversational expressions. It is suggested that you take this course if you have already completed ASLD-1010.
This course is a continuation of ASLD-1010 ASL Bridging and ALD-1014 ASL Bridging 2 and is designed for American English Sign Language and Deaf Studies (ASDP) Certificate students as well as individuals that have some experience with ASL. The course offers the opportunity to maintain and enhance ASL by progressing from common concreate communications, communicative events and interactions, to language usage expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is placed on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structure with a focus on dialogue and conversational expressions. It is suggested that you take this course if you have already completed ASLD-1010 and ASLD-1014.
Students will learn the skills to become proficient in Keyboarding; typing 40 words per minute with three errors or less.
Make your visual presentations look professional and communicate effectively. Get the latest and most advanced techniques on graphic design principles, including page layout, typography and basic design considerations. Take away skills to create an effective and beautiful visual presentation on any presentation software program that you choose.
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the way people work and communicate. In this micro-credential course, leaders will examine the difference between virtual and hybrid work environments and how to adjust leadership styles and strategies for each. Leaders will learn how to communicate, collaborate, and engage with teams in a virtual or hybrid work environment. Leaders will acquire the knowledge, tools, and skills to lead, motivate, and build productive virtual and hybrid teams. Leaders will also explore how to create a cohesive team culture while leading virtual and hybrid projects and meetings.
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to produce 2D technical drawings using AutoCAD computer aided design (CAD) methods. Students will gain an understanding of construction and engineering drawing conventions, annotation methods, scaling and the fundamental tools and techniques using Autodesk AutoCAD software. Furthermore, students will examine how to add and modify objects, text, dimensions, hatching and blocks through the completion of moderately complex, two-dimensional working drawings using both imperial and metric units. This course is a prerequisite for CADD-1015 AutoCAD Intermediate.
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to produce 2D technical drawings using advanced tools in AutoCAD computer aided design (CAD). Building upon the concepts learned in AutoCAD Fundamentals, students will gain an understanding of annotative scaling, layouts, scaled viewports, viewport management, block attributes and dynamic blocks using Autodesk AutoCAD software. Furthermore, students will be introduced to the use and management of external references, tables and templates. Students will complete two-dimensional working drawings using both imperial and metric units.
This course builds upon the concepts learned in the AutoCAD Intermediate Micro-credential. Students will practice using advanced AutoCAD tools when preparing two-dimensional (2D) technical documents including sheet sets, automation tools, text fields, layer management, Customization of the User Interface (CUI) and parametric drawing. They will be introduced to the processes and strategies for publishing and transmitting technical documents through standard industry methods of collaboration. Students will complete 2D drawings in AutoCAD using both imperial and metric units along with projects demonstrating the use of advanced tools and processes using AutoCAD.
This course is a basic introduction to programming using the Python programming language. Students will develop, code, test and debug programs for simple applications using proper programming principles and documentation. Topics include data types, variable declaration, control structures, methods, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, arrays, and other data structures. No prior knowledge of programming is required.
Students will gain the foundational skills to use Excel in the workplace. Beginning by determining what the purpose of the worksheet is, students will enter the worksheet data to communicate information. Students will then use formulas for basic arithmetic operators and some of the most commonly used functions for calculations. Students will then apply formatting options to give the worksheet an easy-to-read appearance. Finally, students will explore layouts and print options for screen view printed output. This course is a pre-requisite for COMP-1278 Microsoft Excel 365 - Level 2.
First, students will create charts to represent the data visually. Next, learn how to manage data across multiple worksheets in a workbook and between workbooks. Then, create 3-D formulas in worksheets within the same workbook and between different workbooks. Students will create names for cells and ranges for easier cell recognition and to use in formulas for clarity. Finally, students will explore financial functions for calculations, logical functions to compare data and lookup functions to find values. This course is a pre-requisite for COMM-1279 Microsoft Excel 365 - Level 3.
First, students will create tables to give structure to data and use sorting and filtering to analyze data and use Total row option for summary function calculations. Then, students will use the Quick Analysis Tool for direct access to a collection of features as an alternative to tabs. Students will then create basic macros to change manual repetitive tasks into automated tasks. Next, students will create templates as a predesigned bases for new workbooks using frequently used content to save time and to ensure consistency. Finally, students will learn how to protect worksheets and cells from unauthorized access or editing.
This course examines topics in the Early Childhood Education system, including quality care, professionalism and the evolution of the system. Students also review the different sectors that make up the early childhood education system.
In this course, students explore information from the resource, The Science of Early Child Development – Introductory Edition. Readings, videos, links, interactive games and discussions are utilized by students to gain basic knowledge of child development and links to practice in early childhood education.
The students in this introductory course will develop language skills in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) in the context of Anishinaabe cultural worldview and teachings. The main focus of the course is honouring the language and culture of the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe. Students will practice the alphabet, double vowel system, basic grammatical structures and develop basic writing skills while experiencing and engaging in unique, authentic practices like developing personalized greetings, learning traditional songs, and having basic conversations.
There are a lot of resources to help innovators and entrepreneurs to get started on their idea. This workshop will show you some of the free resources that are available to you in the City of Portage La Prairie and Province of Manitoba. Form web-based tools to in person consultation and advice, this session will help find what you need to get you on the path to success. The workshop presenters will also let you know about financial resources that are available to start-up businesses and provide you with insight on how to leverage these resources.
Have you come up with the "next big thing"? Whether you are creating cutting-edge technology or improving a well-known product or process, you need to know more about patents. Patents can increase credibility, boost confidence among investors, keep your competitors at bay, and help you profit financially from your creativity. Don't let someone beat you to it! Learn what can patent and how, in order to stop others, form making, using or selling your inventions, and turn your innovations into lucrative business assets.
Make sure that you have that basics covered. Learn about protecting your customers, your investments, your assets and business, what kind of insurance is advised for various kinds of business and insurance coverage options that are available to you. Find out what banking options will work best for your kind of business and why it is important to have a division between your personal and business accounts. You will also learn about different types of accounts and what kinds of accounts work best of various kinds of businesses.
Starting up a new business? This workshop is one that you will not want to miss! Learn to navigate the complexity of how to register your business name, why you want to register your business name and when you really need to. Our local experts will also let you know at what business size and the situations where it makes sense to incorporate your business and the process to have your business incorporated, what that means and how long it takes. You will ten learn some tips and tricks for marketing your new business or product, what works and how important brand recognition and development is to your success.
Learn to recognize challenging behaviour and develop the skills that focus on your response. Improve your communication skills to help the student return to a safe learning state.
Learn how to set and achieve goals using an established, working savings plan.
You will learn how to develop a web presence on the appropriate social media channels by building a simple website, blog or online store using a popular website builder. You will use creative writing techniques to connect with an audience through blogging and social media posts. You will then explore the fundamentals of online marketing, data analytics, search engine optimization (SEO) and effective use of #hashtags.
This course covers fundamental competencies such as low-rise housing construction and renovation, building envelope, heating, ventilation, air tightness testing, house energy computer modelling, and air conditioning, building science principles and the house-as-a-system concept. It will also prepare students for the NRCan exam.
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This course covers fundamental competencies such as low-rise housing construction and renovation, building envelope, heating, ventilation, air tightness testing, house energy computer modelling, and air conditioning, building science principles and the house-as-a-system concept. It will also prepare students for the NRCan exam.
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This course is currently only available to students in the Energy Advisor micro-credential program. If you are a student in the program, contact us to register.
This course covers fundamental competencies such as low-rise housing construction and renovation, building envelope, heating, ventilation, air tightness testing, house energy computer modelling, and air conditioning, building science principles and the house-as-a-system concept. It will also prepare students for the NRCan exam.
Learning Outcomes:
Format:
This course covers fundamental competencies such as low-rise housing construction and renovation, building envelope, heating, ventilation, air tightness testing, house energy computer modelling, and air conditioning, building science principles and the house-as-a-system concept. It will also prepare students for the NRCan exam.
Learning Outcomes:
Format:
This course covers fundamental competencies such as low-rise housing construction and renovation, building envelope, heating, ventilation, air tightness testing, house energy computer modelling, and air conditioning, building science principles and the house-as-a-system concept. It will also prepare students for the NRCan exam.
Learning Outcomes:
Format:
This course is currently only available to students in the Energy Advisor micro-credential program. If you are a student in the program, contact us to register.
This course covers fundamental competencies such as low-rise housing construction and renovation, building envelope, heating, ventilation, air tightness testing, house energy computer modelling, and air conditioning, building science principles and the house-as-a-system concept. It will also prepare students for the NRCan exam.
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The Building Envelope Science: Principles and Practice micro-credential course teaches students about the building envelope, its components and the building science concepts that determine how a building interacts with its environment and surroundings.
This course provides:
· Knowledge of building science terminology, codes, regulations, construction techniques and principles.
· An understanding of the methods and products that contribute to an environmentally sustainable building.
The Building Envelope Science: Design and Application
micro-credential course teaches students about energy efficiency at the
beginning of construction planning, ensuring that structures are constructed
with sustainability in mind, reducing the amount of retrofitting that buildings
will need as they age.
This course provides:
· An
understanding of how to conceptually design and analyze the costs of
constructing a small building that adheres to ‘Building Science’ principles,
which will lead to an energy-efficient, quiet, dry and durable enclosure.
· Discussion
of the fundamental scientific principles that support the design and
construction of a low-energy, long-lasting building.
· Knowledge of
the benefits and differences between a building-science approach and
traditional building practices while applying this knowledge to sketch, design
and construct a scale, conceptual model of a small building.
4 Seasons of Reconciliation is a three-hour online course that includes 10 interactive modules providing the foremost educational tool for corporate, community and classroom anti-racist training in providing the foundation on reconciliation with authentic Indigenous voices.
Topics covered during the three-hour course include:
• The Colonial Lens of History
• Pre-Contact
• Treaties
• Residential Schools
• United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
• Indigenous Relations
• Reconciliation
• Restitution
Training is delivered completely online and at your own pace.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.
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| Jan 03, 25 - Mar 31, 25 | C. Puente | 258943 | $125 | ||||
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| Jan 08, 25 - Apr 16, 25 | W | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | K. Zimmer | 264594 | $529 | ||
| Location: Notre Dame Campus | |||||||
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| Jan 07, 25 - Apr 15, 25 | Tu | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | C. Broszeit | 264592 | $529 | ||
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| Jan 07, 25 - Apr 15, 25 | Tu | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | K. Zimmer | 264593 | $529 | ||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 08, 25 - Apr 16, 25 | W | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | C. Broszeit | 265320 | $529 | ||
| Location: Manitou a bi Bii daziigae | |||||||
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| Jan 08, 25 - Apr 23, 25 | W | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | C. Whitford | 266096 | $0 | ||
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| Feb 26, 25 - May 14, 25 | W | 5:15PM - 9:00PM | B. Kor | 267438 | $950 | ||
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| Feb 25, 25 - May 13, 25 | Tu | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | B. Kor | 267437 | $760 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Apr 06, 25 | C. Urbanski | 265080 | $685 | ||
| Feb 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25 | C. Urbanski | 265082 | $685 | ||
| Mar 01, 25 - May 31, 25 | C. Urbanski | 265083 | $685 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Apr 06, 25 | C. Urbanski | 264162 | $685 | ||
| Feb 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25 | C. Urbanski | 264163 | $685 | ||
| Mar 01, 25 - May 31, 25 | C. Urbanski | 264164 | $685 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Apr 06, 25 | C. Urbanski | 264165 | $685 | ||
| Feb 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25 | C. Urbanski | 264166 | $685 | ||
| Mar 01, 25 - May 31, 25 | C. Urbanski | 264167 | $685 | ||
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| Feb 20, 25 - Mar 20, 25 | W. Murphy | 264601 | $399 | ||
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| Jan 06, 25 - Feb 03, 25 | A. Hanischuk | 264607 | $399 | ||
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| Jan 09, 25 - Mar 19, 25 | TBA | 264608 | $489 | ||
| Jan 09, 25 - Mar 19, 25 | TBA | 266284 | $489 | ||
| Jan 09, 25 - Mar 19, 25 | TBA | 266285 | $489 | ||
| Feb 06, 25 - Apr 16, 25 | TBA | 264609 | $489 | ||
| Feb 06, 25 - Apr 16, 25 | TBA | 266286 | $489 | ||
| Mar 06, 25 - May 14, 25 | TBA | 264610 | $489 | ||
| Mar 06, 25 - May 14, 25 | TBA | 266287 | $489 | ||
| Mar 06, 25 - May 14, 25 | TBA | 266289 | $489 | ||
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| Jan 06, 25 - Mar 06, 25 | J. Epps | 263748 | $199 | ||
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| Mar 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25 | J. Epps | 263753 | $199 | ||
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| Mar 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25 | J. Epps | 263756 | $199 | ||
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| Jan 07, 25 - Feb 10, 25 | W. Murphy | 264611 | $399 | ||
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| Jan 06, 25 - Apr 06, 25 | S. Rafiq | 263777 | $665 | ||
| Feb 01, 25 - Apr 30, 25 | S. Rafiq | 263778 | $665 | ||
| Mar 01, 25 - May 31, 25 | S. Rafiq | 263779 | $665 | ||
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| Jan 06, 25 - Mar 22, 25 | A. Bibeau | 263656 | $335 | ||
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| Apr 29, 25 - Jun 17, 25 | TBA | 267472 | $529 | ||||
| Location: Notre Dame Campus | |||||||
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| Apr 29, 25 - Jun 17, 25 | TBA | 267471 | $529 | ||||
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| Apr 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25 | TBA | 265948 | $685 | ||
| May 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25 | TBA | 265949 | $685 | ||
| Jun 01, 25 - Sep 30, 25 | TBA | 265950 | $685 | ||
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| Apr 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25 | TBA | 266176 | $685 | ||
| May 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25 | TBA | 266177 | $685 | ||
| Jun 01, 25 - Sep 30, 25 | TBA | 266178 | $685 | ||
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| Apr 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25 | TBA | 266179 | $685 | ||
| May 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25 | TBA | 266180 | $685 | ||
| Jun 01, 25 - Sep 30, 25 | TBA | 266181 | $685 | ||
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| May 01, 25 - Jun 30, 25 | TBA | 267238 | $515 | ||
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| Apr 14, 25 - May 18, 25 | TBA | 267434 | $399 | ||
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| Apr 01, 25 - May 31, 25 | TBA | 267219 | $199 | ||
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| May 01, 25 - Jun 30, 25 | TBA | 267220 | $199 | ||
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| Jun 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25 | TBA | 267221 | $199 | ||
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| Apr 15, 25 - May 19, 25 | TBA | 267435 | $399 | ||
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| Apr 01, 25 - Jun 30, 25 | TBA | 267196 | $665 | ||
| May 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25 | TBA | 267197 | $665 | ||
| Jun 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25 | TBA | 267198 | $665 | ||
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| Jun 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25 | TBA | 267264 | $515 | ||
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| Apr 01, 25 - May 31, 25 | TBA | 267265 | $515 | ||
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| Apr 16, 25 - May 20, 25 | TBA | 267433 | $399 | ||
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| May 01, 25 - Jun 26, 25 | TBA | 265718 | $335 | ||
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
A complete list of awards, bursaries, and scholarships can be found at catalogue.rrc.ca/AvailableAwards
This is an $1000 award given annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional effort and/or the ability to lead, organize and engage students or members of the community in embodying the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and social justice.
The successful recipient will be a community activist, advocate or leader who has worked for systemic changes at various levels and with various social identities in mind. Their advocacy may involve (but is not limited to): human rights, LGBTT* issues, anti-racism, anti-poverty, public health, non-violence, community-building and student engagement, or encouraging others on issues of social justice that impact the lives of students and the broader community.
Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee, based on the following criteria:
• Making a significant contribution to equity, inclusion and social justice through community engagement, either in specific positions of responsibility or while involved in organizing activities. (Requirements: Student statement and at least one reference letter)
• Engaging and inspiring other students or members of the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students or the general community.
• Financial need may also be considered. Applicants may choose to complete the financial section of the application, and/or include information.
All full-time and part-time Red River College students are welcome to apply. The general application form must be accompanied by a student statement and required letter(s) of reference in order to be considered. The deadline for applications is March 1st. Completed application forms should be submitted by email to financialaid@rrc.ca .
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship was created in honour of the children who attended residential schools and those who never made it home. Southern Chiefs’ Organization recognizes that all First Nation people, families, and communities have been impacted by the residential schools. The $2000 scholarship is intended to support Survivors and their descendants, as well as descendants of the families of the children who died. The scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of academic merit to a status citizen of one of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization member First Nations (Berens River, Birdtail Sioux, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Buffalo, Canupawakpa, Dakota, Dauphin River, Ebb and Flow, Gambler, Hollow Water, Keeseekoowenin, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little Grand Rapids, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, O-Ch-Chak-Koo-Sipi, Pauingassi, Point Pegui, Pinaymootang, Plains Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau River, Sagkeeng, Sandy Bay, Skownan, Swan Lake, Tootinaowaziibeeng, or Waywayseecappo), who is a full- or part-time continuing student at the Red River College Polytechnic, who has successfully completed at least 12 credit hours, and who has made contributions to their school community or their community at large. Applicants must submit a letter describing their school or community involvement. The contact information of the chosen recipient shall be disclosed to the donor each year. Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. observes an annual commemoration of all successful applicants. By submitting an application for the scholarship, the recipient of the Scholarship consents to be contacted through electronic mail or telephone for a brief interview with a member of Southern Chiefs’ Organization. In the unlikely event of a mitigating circumstance, such as a protection order or equivalent, anonymity will be granted to the recipient of the Scholarship. Application deadline is January 31st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship was created in honour of the children who attended residential schools and those who never made it home. Southern Chiefs’ Organization recognizes that all First Nation people, families, and communities have been impacted by the residential schools. The $2000 scholarship is intended to support Survivors and their descendants, as well as descendants of the families of the children who died. The scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of academic merit to a status citizen of one of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization member First Nations (Berens River, Birdtail Sioux, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Buffalo, Canupawakpa, Dakota, Dauphin River, Ebb and Flow, Gambler, Hollow Water, Keeseekoowenin, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little Grand Rapids, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, O-Ch-Chak-Koo-Sipi, Pauingassi, Point Pegui, Pinaymootang, Plains Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau River, Sagkeeng, Sandy Bay, Skownan, Swan Lake, Tootinaowaziibeeng, or Waywayseecappo), who is a full- or part-time continuing student at the Red River College Polytechnic, who has successfully completed at least 12 credit hours, and who has made contributions to their school community or their community at large. Applicants must submit a letter describing their school or community involvement. The contact information of the chosen recipient shall be disclosed to the donor each year. Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. observes an annual commemoration of all successful applicants. By submitting an application for the scholarship, the recipient of the Scholarship consents to be contacted through electronic mail or telephone for a brief interview with a member of Southern Chiefs’ Organization. In the unlikely event of a mitigating circumstance, such as a protection order or equivalent, anonymity will be granted to the recipient of the Scholarship. Application deadline is January 31st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.