Assiniboine College Students Association

Business & Office Math Drop-in (In-person)
2021-10-01 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Victoria Ave E 427 – Classroom.
Get help with business math, office math, (financial accounting help offered through peer tutoring only). Fridays at Victoria Ave E 427 – Classroom.

ACCSA Opening Ceremony Recognizing Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
2021-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Crossroads
Join the ACCSA Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Alexis Cinq-Mars for the opening ceremony of the ACCSA’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women event.

1:00pm elders prayer
1:15 drum songs (pending request of sweet medicine singers)
1:45 Lighting of the MMIW display

This display will stay up for 4 days, culminating in the Closing Ceremony taking place on October 4th.
See Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Display Closing Ceremony for October 4th details
To view the Opening Ceremony virtually, please click on the following Zoom link,
https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/99312409832?pwd=[REDACTED]

Speaker Series: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
2021-10-01 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Facilitator: Alexis Cinq-Mars
Description: Alexis Cinq-Mars (Indigenous Student Peer mentor) is a passionate advocate for First Nation, Metis and Inuit women. She will be presenting on the truths around missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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Speaker Series: Historical and Contemporary Issues
2021-10-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Facilitator: Marlene Gallagher
Description: Marlene is an Anishinaabe Ikwe from Sagkeeng First Nation and an Indian residential school survivor. She will provide a detailed overview of historical and contemporary issues related to Indigenous people and reconciliation, especially in Manitoba.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: college will be closed to the public and classes will not be running.
2021-09-30 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The college will be closed to the public and classes will not be running. We ask that you use this time to reflect on what you can do to move forward in the spirit of reconciliation.
Community-wide events will be held throughout the day at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Details on these activities can be found at brandon.ca.

Online Cultural Centre: Reconciliation through Dialogue
2021-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Anyone interested in an open dialogue of sharing and learning is welcome to join the virtual cultural centre. Elders will be in attendance.
Click here to join. Passcode is [REDACTED].

Story Telling and Sharing with Knowledge Keeper: Eugen Ross
2021-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Tipi by South Entrance
1:00pm – 4:00 p.m. Tipi by South Entrance
Description: Elder Eugene Ross will hold 3- 1 hour-long sessions of storytelling and truth sharing
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Suicide Prevention Speaker Series: WE MATTER
2021-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Hope, Culture, Strength – We Matter
Indigenous youth deserve to see themselves succeeding and thriving, and know that no matter what they may go through there is always a way forward. We Matter presenter Autumn LaRose-Smith and a special guest Youth Ambassador will discuss why We Matter was created, Indigenous life promotion focusing on hope, culture and strength, and will share with you the resources and activities We Matter offers to support Indigenous youth.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82705334694
Contact wellness@assiniboine.net for further information.

Speaker Series: Inclusion of Indigenous worldviews and perspectives in curriculum
2021-09-29 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Facilitator: Steven Greyeyes
Description: Steven Greyeyes (British and Cree from Muskeg Cree Nation) is a skilled and entertaining presenter whose experience as a teacher has given him an opportunity to infuse Indigenous perspectives into curriculum, while contributing to Indigenous inclusion policies in Manitoba schools.
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Walk-in Clinic for ALL Students
2021-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Room 234 (Quiet Room)
Assiniboine students can pre-book or take advantage or walk-in primary health care appointments with Nurse Practitioner, Shawntel Zalluski, Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The clinic operates on an alternating weekly basis between Assiniboine and Brandon University. All students can book and attend the clinic on either campus. Virtual appointments are available upon request and will take place through Microsoft Teams or by phone. When booking an appointment students must physically be located in Manitoba and will need to provide their name, student number, phone number and email address.
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Contact wellness@assiniboine.net for more details.

ACC Orange Shirt Day & Moment of Silence
2021-09-29
ACC Orange Shirt Day & Moment of Silence
We ask that staff and students wear orange shirts to recognize and reaffirm that every child matters.
At 2:15 p.m., the College will observe a 1-minute moment of silence in recognition of the unmarked graves unearthed at the Kamloops residential school, the truths to follow, and in support of survivors and their families.

ACCSA Election - Voting Days!
2021-09-29 | Assiniboine Community College, 1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2A9, Canada
Voting is open! Check your student emails for special link to vote for your ACCSA Candidates! If you didn’t receive an email, please contact accsa.elections@assiniboine.net ASAP.
Not sure who to vote for? The ACCSA keeps all candidates and their nomination submissions online, which can be found here: https://accstudents.com/elections/

Health Plan Webinar - VIP & Guard.Me
2021-09-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Zoom
Hosted by Apryl Morris, Services Coordinator for ACCSA & Dan Kilby, Student VIP Marketing & Communications Specialist – Client & Member Experience.
Do you have questions about our Health and Dental Plan, or your Guard.Me International Health Care Coverage? This is the Webinar for you! Listen in as Apryl & Dan go over the Opt-in and Opt-out processes for yourself and your family members, and talk about all of the special perks you get by being on the VIP Plan.
International students will also have an opportunity to ask questions about their GuardMe coverage, and how it works alongside the VIP Extended Health and Dental Insurance.
Zoom link: https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/6034780578

Financial Accounting 1 (In-Person)
2021-09-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-09-27 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Cultural Centre
Our peer tutor will help you with financial accounting.
https://acclearningcurve.as.me/?appointmentType=26617061

Trades Math Fundamentals (In-person)
2021-09-28 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Learning Hub
Get help with Trades Math at the Learning Hub
https://acclearningcurve.as.me/?appointmentType=8069205

Online Cultural Centre: Reconciliation through Dialogue
2021-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Anyone interested in an open dialogue of sharing and learning is welcome to join the virtual cultural centre. Elders will be in attendance.
When: 2 to 4 p.m. (come and go format)
Click here to join. Passcode is [REDACTED].

Speaker Series: From Reconciliation to ReconciliACTION
2021-09-28 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Where: ZOOM (registration required)
Facilitator: Renée McGurry
Description: Renée McGurry (Anishinaabe from Pinaymootang) will introduce participants to relevant terminology, a look back at residential schools, discuss the cultural competency continuum, the TRC calls to action, allyship, and the Pledge of Reconciliation.
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Pharmacology Math 2 Drop-In
2021-09-27 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Register on Acuity to get Zoom link
https://acclearningcurve.as.me/?appointmentType=26616820

Online Cultural Centre: Reconciliation through Dialogue
2021-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Anyone interested in an open dialogue of sharing and learning is welcome to join the virtual cultural centre. Elders will be in attendance.
When: 2 to 4 p.m. (come and go format)
Where: ZOOM
Click here to join. Passcode is [REDACTED].

Pharmacology Math 1 (Zoom)
2021-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | REgister on Acuity and Zoom Link will be emailed
https://acclearningcurve.as.me/?appointmentType=11219466

Sprit and Intent of Treaties/ Treaty 2 – Reflecting on 150 years
2021-09-27 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: ZOOM (registration required)

Facilitator: Allen Sutherland (White Spotted Horse)

Description: Allen Sutherland (White Spotted Horse), Anishinaabe from Skownan First Nation, will share truths regarding the original spirit and intent of Treaties, calling us to uphold the agreements that were made. He will reflect on the 150 years since the signing of treaty 2, and what the next 150 years should look like.

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Opening/Blessing
2021-09-27 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Fusion Credit Union Stage Riverbank
When: Sunrise
Where: Fusion Credit Union Stage: Riverbank Discovery Centre
Description: We begin the week with a pipe ceremony and by raising an orange flag in a demonstration of support for families and survivors of Indian residential schools. A ceremonial fire will be lit to commemorate the week.

National Truth & Reconciliation Week
2021-09-27 - 2021-10-01
Join Assiniboine Community College as we embark on a week of reflection and truth sharing. This 5-day event will touch on important themes including the spirit and intent of treaties, the 94 Calls to Action, reconciliation in action, the residential school system, the importance of ceremony and celebration, and much more.
Included throughout the five days is are opening/closing ceremonies, a speaker series, conversations with Elders, and a moment of observed silence in support of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Details and links to other community-wide events in support of Truth and Reconciliation week can be found at brandon.ca.

Men's Soccer Against Canadian Mennonite University Blazers
2021-09-25 15:15 (America/Winnipeg)
Come cheer on your Cougars team at one of their home games in Brandon! Admission is free for students, so come and support your fellow students!
For more information about the Cougars Teams, check out https://assiniboine.net/student-life/athletics

Women's Soccer Against Canadian Mennonite University Blazers
2021-09-25 13:00 (America/Winnipeg)

Tea with Lex
2021-09-24 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/98810513439
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Paraphrasing Blitz | Minute to Win it!
2021-09-24 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The Paraphrasing Blitz is an engaging social media campaign designed to learn and practice paraphrasing. Paraphrasing is essential for college writing. Master it to avoid plagiarism, improve your assignment quality and receive better grades!
Log in daily to learn new strategies and complete practice questions for the chance to win prizes.
Organizer Name: Learning Curve
Phone: 1-204-725-8700 extensions 6046 (Brenda) or 6047 (Mireille)
Website: https://assiniboine.net/student-life/student-services/learning-curve
Email: learningcurve@assiniboine.net
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Pharmacology Math 2 (Zoom)
2021-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Register on Acuity to get Zoom link

Suicide Prevention Speaker Series: Jack.org
2021-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Jack.org is Canada’s only charity training young leaders to revolutionize mental health. Jack Talks are mental health presentations delivered by young people to young people. Trained and certified youth speakers use the power of personal stories and mental health education to inspire, engage, educate, and equip young people to look out for themselves and their peers.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85097033815
Contact wellness@assiniboine.net for further information.
