Assiniboine College Students Association

Assiniboine/BU Medical Walk-in Clinic
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 (America/Winnipeg) | 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

ACSA Food Security Initiative - Food Hampers
2025-03-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-27 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

Healthy Sexuality & Harm Reduction Medical Clinic
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

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.

Brandon Graduation Photos (Victoria Campus)
2025-03-24 - 2025-03-26 | Students’ Association Event Space/Crossroads
Victoria Ave Campus: March 24th & 25th in the ACSA Event Space
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Student Council Elections Info Session
2025-03-24 11:30 - 13:30 | ACSA Boardroom/Crossroads
2025-2026 Election Information Sessions
ACSA Boardroom
Session 1: 11:45am-12:15pm
Session 2: 12:45pm-1:15pm
Must Registure: https://forms.office.com/r/ZEP3be6Mi6
Attention returning students for the 2025-2026 school year! Are you ready to shape the future of our college? Join us for an exclusive info session where you’ll get the inside scoop on student council. We’re diving deep into the available positions, roles and responsibilities, and what’s expected of you on the council. Plus, to make it even better—a FREE pizza lunch awaits all attendees!
This session is designed for those who are truly passionate about making a difference and interested in learning more about elections. Don’t miss this chance to explore how you can lead, innovate, and impact campus life!

Brandon Graduation Photos (North Hill Campus)
2025-03-26 - 2025-03-27 | MICA Building – 127 Study Hall
North Hill Campus: March 26th in the MICA Building (MICA 127 – Study Hall )
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Student Council Elections Nomination Period Closes
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-29

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, 2025-09-08 12:30 - 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 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.

Tai Chi
2025-09-05 12:30 - 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.
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 in the gym on the 1st floor.

Buddy-Up: Power-Up
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-13
Power Up: Strengthen your body and mind runs Monday, September 8 through Sunday, September 14. What aspect of your health would you like to strengthen – physical, mental, emotional or spiritual? Focus on that one this week.
Strengthen your body:
Movement and exercise promote overall well-being. Did you know that many of Assiniboine campuses now have fitness equipment that you can use? Assiniboine students and staff can access the Victoria Avenue East Fitness Centre 6 am to 10 pm, seven days a week. North Hill (LECTT and MICA), Parkland, Winnipeg and Southport campuses now have fitness equipment available.
Looking for a variety of at home workouts, check out the FITON app (the free option offers good variety of workouts) or the WORKOUT (YouTube channel) that offers lots of fitness options with or without equipment.
Strengthen your mind:
Men’s Resource Centre: Programs, services, and support for men and their families
Check out HeadsUpGuys: Men’s Mental Health that includes expert-backed tips, self-checks, free courses and inspirational stories.
Healthy minds app helps you learn skills for well-being. This free app helps you gain skills for daily life, build habits that stick and learn the science of wellbeing.

SAC Election - Nomination Period OPEN
2025-09-08 08:30 - 2025-09-15 16:30
The Nomination Period for the 2025-26 Students’ Association Council Election is OPEN until September 15th at 4:00pm. Apply at assiniboinestudents.ca/elections to run in this year’s Students’ Association Council Election!
