Assiniboine College Students Association

Bell Let's Talk Day
2025-01-22 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Winnipeg)
Bell Let’s Talk Day is an annual day of conversations about mental health that happens nationally, that inspires us all to act towards positive change. There are many ways to take action; check out Bell Let’s Talk Tools and Resources that include tools to start a conversation about mental health, a toolkit, tools for the classroom and many mental health resources at Bell’s Tools and Resources page.
Students at campuses and sites across Manitoba interested in promoting Bell Let’s Talk Day can download a Bell Let’s Talk Toolkit.
Interested in learning more about mental health? Check out Assiniboine’s Mental Health Curriculum.

Tools for Life - Mental Health Promotion
2025-01-22 11:30 - 12:10 | Len Evans Centre, 1035 1st Street N, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Join Alyssa Desrochers, Student Success Advisor, School of Trades, and Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor, and representatives from Huddle for another Tools for Life event at the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology on the North Hill campus between 11:30 am and 12:10 pm. Location to be determined. This session will focus on mental health and promoting help seeking behavior.

Bell Let’s Talk Giveaway
2025-01-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Mazer Main Street, Len Evans Building, North Hill Campus
Wellness Advisor will be in LECTT Mazergroup Main Street by the donor wall giving away some Bell Let’s Talk swag.

Assiniboine/BU Medical Walk-in Clinic
2025-01-22 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-12 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-19 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-12 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-19 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-16 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-23 12:30 - 14:30 | room 234, 2nd floor, Victoria Ave E campus
Confidential Services Offered (but not limited to):

Medical prescriptions
Birth control, pap tests, prenatal care, pregnancy tests,
Confidential LGBT and trans health services
Partnership with accessibility services
STI testing, chlamydia and gonorrhea treatments
Referrals

With Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence

Bell Let’s Talk Day
2025-01-23 08:00 - 09:30 | Vic Ave E south entrance
Wellness Advisor will be at the Vic Ave East south entrance lobby giving away some Bell Let’s Talk swag.

Tai Chi
2025-01-23 12:00 - 12:30 | “Sunshine Hallway” (between doors I & J)
Join Herb Mahood in “Sunshine Hallway” (between doors I & J).
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 an eight brocades, a gentle Qigong practice that involves intentional movement coordinated with breathing.

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Workshop for students: From Surviving to Thriving
2025-01-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom (see link above)
Workshop to build resilience and develop a plan for managing stress facilitated by Mireille Saurette. Participants will be able to: recognize their responses to stress, apply healthier responses, recognize and explore stressors, apply 4 As for dealing with stressors.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/96173883935?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 961 7388 3935
Passcode: [REDACTED]

For more information or to register, email saurettem@assiniboine.net

Meal Planning Workshop
2025-01-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom (see link above)
We are pleased to have Sherrill-Lee Hyra, Health Promotion Coordinator from Prairie Mountain Health as facilitator.
You will lean a) how to plan meals efficiently (i.e., weekly meal plan), b) focusing on budget-friendly and nutritious meals (based on Canada Food Guide) while considering diverse dietary needs or preferences, that can be prepared with limited resources (i.e., oven, microwaves, hot plates).
This practical knowledge is essential for maintaining a healthy diet and managing expenses effectively.
Join Zoom:
https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/93707793956?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 937 0779 3956
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Healthy Sexuality & Harm Reduction Medical Clinic
2025-02-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-23 12:30 - 14:30 | room 234, 2nd floor, Victoria Ave E campus
Free and confidential services!
Drop in visit Public Health Nurse, Jordan Sophasath, and a Community Health Nurse from 7th Street Health Access Centre
Get tested:

Condoms
Contraceptive Counselling
Emergency Contraception
Sexual Health Education
Sexually Transmitted Blood Borne Infections (STBBI) Urine & Blood Testing
Safer Injection Supplies
Safer Smoking Supplies
Naloxone Kits

Food Adventure - Free build your lunch and enjoy a meal together
2025-02-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Avenue East, location shared upon registration
You are invited to embark on a culinary journey in our free interactive session, designed to spark your creativity and introduce you to healthy, delicious meal options. Under the guidance of Sherrill-Lee Hyra, , Health Promotion Coordinator with Prairie Mountain Health, you’ll get hands-on experience preparing your own lunch using fresh, wholesome ingredients.
Sit down with fellow participants to enjoy the meal you’ve created, fostering a sense of community and shared accomplishment. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting, these sessions offer something for everyone.
Click here (www.bit.ly/ACcooking) to register and choose from two free session options at the Victoria Avenue East campus:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 11:30 – 12:30
Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 12:30 – 1:30

Note: Any Assiniboine student is welcome to register. Spaces are limited. If more than 30 students register for one of the two offerings, priority will be given to international students because the grant’s focus is international student.
We will confirm your registration, including the location, following your registration. The sooner you register, the better!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. Thanks and hope to see you at our first Food Adventure.

Pink Shirt Day
2025-02-26 08:00 - 16:30
Pink Shirt Day is an annual national event against bullying. Folks at all of Assiniboine’s campuses and sites are encouraged to wear pink attire to stand against bullying today. Assiniboine is committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone feels welcomed. Let’s treat each other with kindness today and every day.
Students at campuses and sites across Manitoba interested in promoting Pink Shirt Day can wear pink and check out Pink Shirt Day website or Pink Shirt Day Canada website. For information on recognizing and preventing bullying, visit Government of Canada – Bullying.

Tools for Life - Pink Shirt Day
2025-02-26 11:30 - 12:10 | Len Evans Centre, 1035 1st Street N, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Join Alyssa Desrochers, Student Success Advisor, School of Trades, and Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor, and representatives from Men’s Resource Centre for a last Tools for Life event at the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology campus on the North Hill campus between 11:30 am and 12:10 pm. Location to be determined. This session will focus on respect, prosocial and inclusive behavior.

Food Adventure – Free build your lunch and enjoy a meal together
2025-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Victoria Avenue East, location shared upon registration

Mental Health Awareness Week
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-16 16:30
The Canadian Mental Health Association dedicates a week in May to Mental Health Awareness Week. A theme is declared each April; stay tuned for next year’s theme.
Find resources for spreading the message about mental health throughout your community and check out Shared health Mental Health & Wellness Resource Finder.

Buddy Up Campaign Promoting Men’s Mental Wellbeing
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-06-30 16:00
We all have a role to play promoting men’s mental wellbeing. There are various ways to participate, learn more or get involved.
Here are ways to get involved:

Visit Buddy Up

Download and print the June Challenge Card

Consider becoming a champion

For support, please reach out:
As a student, if you require support, speak with your Student Success Advisor, email studentsevices@assiniboine.net.
As a reminder, counsellors are available 24/7 for support at I.M. Well 1-833-398-9040.
This Mental Health Resources and Supports webpage has a list of crisis numbers, text lines and chatting online options.

Tai Chi
2025-07-08 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-10 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-17 12:00 - 12:30 | under the tree near the entrance of the children’s playground outside entrance door 606, Vic Ave E campus
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 an 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 weather does not permit, we meet just inside of that entrance.

Tai Chi
2025-08-07 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-12 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-14 12:00 - 12:30 | 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.
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.
