Tai Chi
2025-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Weather permitting, we are now meeting under the tree near the entrance of the children’s playground outside entrance door 606, (first floor, between the 100s and 600s classrooms). If it too hot in the sunshine, we move close the the picnic table on the east side of the children’s playground. If weather does not permit, we meet just inside of that entrance.
Herb Mahood has been offering Tai Chi to Assiniboine staff and students for over five years. Extended hours starting November 3. Two sessions 12:00 – 12:30 and 12:30 – 1:00
Tai Chi is a moving medication practice. Herb Mahood makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of experience level by introducing static movements one at a time and then introducing more movement and sequencing. Every session opens and closes with the eight brocades, a gentle Qigong practice that involves intentional movement coordinated with breathing.
Weather permitting, we are now meeting under the tree near the entrance of the children’s playground outside entrance door 606, (first floor, between the 100s and 600s classrooms). If it too hot in the sunshine, we move close the the picnic table on the east side of the children’s playground. If weather does not permit, we meet just inside of that entrance.

Tai Chi
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Weather permitting, we are now meeting under the tree near the entrance of the children’s playground outside entrance door 606, (first floor, between the 100s and 600s classrooms). If it too hot in the sunshine, we move close the the picnic table on the east side of the children’s playground. If weather does not permit, we meet in the gym on the 1st floor.
Extended hours starting November 3. Two sessions 12:00 – 12:30 and 12:30 – 1:00 Join anytime during that time.
Herb Mahood has been offering Tai Chi to Assiniboine staff and students for over five years.
Tai Chi is a moving medication practice. Herb Mahood makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of experience level by introducing static movements one at a time and then introducing more movement and sequencing. Every session opens and closes with the eight brocades, a gentle Qigong practice that involves intentional movement coordinated with breathing.
We meet in the gym on the 1st floor.

National Addictions Awareness Week
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-22
National Addictions Awareness Week prompts conversations around substance use disorder and addiction in Canada.
Students at campuses and sites across Manitoba interested in promoting National Addictions Awareness Week can download a toolkit from:

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres

Interested in learning more about more about addiction, consider taking this self-directed module Addiction 101 (20 mins) from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Interested in learning more about substance use, check out Mental Health Literacy’s Understanding Substance Use.
Southern Chiefs’ Organization Inc.’s Harm Reduction Program is designed to keep folks safe and offer options for change by minimizing harms. It’s a strengths-based, destigmatized, and inclusive program.
The Drugs Wheel by CATIE provides a visual summary of substance categories, examples and effects.
The Government of Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines and the Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines outline some harm reduction approaches to consuming alcohol and cannabis.
Are you smoke free curious? Check out smokers’ helpline to find your reasons to quit, resources and support.
Young Adults & Gambling provides information on risks, resources, and educational games.
Issues around phone use? Social Media and Cellphone Addiction Infosheet by CICMH

Nicotine Cessation - Health Promotion
2025-11-20 11:30 - 12:30
Visit nurse Monique Mantei from Prairie Mountain Health who will share free quit resources, provide education on tobacco use, health effects, and available supports including classes.

Buddy-Up: Build Up
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-06
Build Up: Work on a project runs Monday, December 1 through Sunday, December 7. Ask a buddy to work on a project with you and while working, ask how they are really doing. Click here to learn more about this mini-campaign. Looking for a project or inspiration?

DUDES club for Indigenous men: Knowledge bundle to building safe spaces for men’s health and wellness
Men’s Sheds Canada: Find a shed near you or consider building one with a buddy or small group of friends.
Or perhaps you are interested in building healthier relationships: men&
Check out Pacing Thing, a site for independent learning, tiny social networks and skill development. Join a group, or create a group to learn and build new skills.
