Elder Teachings: Eugene Ross (LECTT)
2025-01-23 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Winnipeg) | NH Cultural Centre, Room P112, Pine Ridge Building

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.

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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

Student VIP Winter Tour - Winnipeg Campus
2025-01-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Assiniboine College – Winnipeg Campus
Your student insurance provider, Student VIP, will be making their annual visit on this winter tour! Learn about the many benefits available to you through your insurance plan by speaking with Student VIP representatives.

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]

Meet and Greet - Students from the Philippines
2025-01-29 15:00 - 16:00

WIS in Victoria Campus
2025-01-30 11:30 - 13:30

Black History Month
2025-02-01 - 2025-03-01

Valentine's Day Spirit Week
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-15
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Assiniboine College Students’ Association by participating in our Valentine’s Day Spirit Week! Spread the fun and the love around campus!
Monday, February 10th: Pajama Day – Wear cozy PJs or Valentine-themed loungewear
Tuesday, February 11th: Love For Your Team – Wear jerseys, gear, or school colours!
Wednesday, February 12th: Opposites Attract – Wear mismatched outfits to highlight quirky fun!
Thursday: February 13th: Love Under the Sun – Dress in tropical or beach-themed attire
Friday, February 14th: Red & Pink Day – Wear a shade of red, pink, or white!

Assiniboine/BU Medical Walk-in Clinic
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 | 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

Paint Your Heart Out!
2025-02-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Students’ Association Event Space/Crossroads
Bring out your creative side by painting Valentine’s Day hearts! We will have wooden hearts and other items for you to paint, as well as Valentine’s Day themed treats for you to enjoy. You’ll also have the chance to win a Valentine’s-themed gift basket!

A World of Diversity - Jamaica
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | room 261B, Victoria Avenue East Campus
Come learn about traditions, listen to music and sample some Jamaican food.

Healthy Sexuality & Harm Reduction Medical Clinic
2025-02-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-12 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

Valentine's Day Giveaway
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-15
In the spirit of love and appreciation, we’re giving away 2 sets of Logo Flowers at each campus! 🌸💐
How to Enter: Simply fill out this https://forms.office.com/r/U8ZxfxBm8g to be in the running to win! Draw will be done on Monday February 17th!
Don’t miss your chance to win one of these fun sets!
Good luck!

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 - 2025-02-27

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.

Movie Wednesday: Bob Marley: One Love
2025-02-26 16:00 - 18:30 | Lecture Theatre, room 180, Victoria Avenue East
Movie from Jamaica
Free entry
Free popcorn

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

Winter Reading Week
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-08

ACSA Office Closed
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-06

International Women's Day
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-09
International Women’ s Day is recognized on March 8 annually around the world since 1911. Let’s celebrate the cultural, social, political, and economic achievements of women and work to accelerate women’s equality.

International Women's Day Event
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-11 | Students’ Association Event Space/Crossroads
The ACSA will be handing informational cards about women who changed history in Crossroads at the Victoria Ave East Campus from 11:30am to 12:30pm. This is a day to recognize women’s achievements and advocate for gender equality.

ACSA Food Security Initiative - Food Hampers
2025-03-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Students’ Association Event Space/Crossroads
Need assistance? The Assiniboine College Students’ Association (ACSA) has launched a new Food Security Initiative designed to help students who might find themselves short of food, inspired by Samaritan House’s shopping-style food hamper system. Whether you’re skipping meals, unsure about your next grocery trip, or finding it hard to afford food, if you need a little extra help, this is for you!
Join us in the ACSA Event Space at the Victoria Ave East Campus from 11:00pm – 2:00pm (or until out of food) to create a mini hamper and select a variety of food for only $5. Cash, debit, or credit will be accepted as payment

ACSA Student Council Elections - Nomination Period Opens
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-18
The Nomination Period for the ACSA Student Council Elections opens on this day.
