Just hear those RRC bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, too. Come on it’s lovely weather for a Winter Market with you!

It’s time for our 2nd Annual Made by RRC Winter Market! We’re always so impressed by the talent and creativity by our staff, students and alumni, and are excited to announce another winter market of amazing local vendors that all have connections to the College (by being current students and staff, or College alumni). Come on by, get some of your holiday shopping done, and support RRC talent!

When: Thursday, November 28th 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Library Hallway – Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Avenue)
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This winter market will deck the library hallway with our very own, showcasing these incredible talents!

COAL & CANARY CANDLE COMPANY:
RRC Graphic Design grad Amanda Buhse will be showcasing her hand-poured Coal and Canary candles. Made with only the most velvety blend of soy and vegetable wax, true-to-scent fragrance, and brought together with a crackling wood wick these candles will have your home feeling cozy as ever.

THE SERGIN MARY:
Both festive and sustainable, RRC staff member Mary Northover-Ramey will have all the festive reusable gift bags you could imagine to wrap your Winter Market finds for that special someone!

Coal and Canary Candles

SMALL JANE KIDS:
And for the little ones, RRC Graphic Design grad Jessie Thiessen will be joining us with her children’s book, along with posters, tote bags, holiday cards, and wrapping paper.

QUEENSTON CRAFTS:
Staff member and Alumni, Lynn Gibson has proudly worked at RRC for over 30 years. Lynn’s, Queenston Crafts specializes in handcrafted, upcycled-wool sweater mittens, cashmere scarves and cowls, catnip-stuffed cat toys, and decorative wool gnomes and more!

RRC GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS:
Our very own RRC Graphic Design Students will offering a collection of illustrated posters.

CREE INDIGENUITY:
RRC Staff, Heather Steppler will be here with beautifully made cards her original paintings, mini leather drums, original art, poster prints, drumbeaters and smudge fans.

JULIE PEDERSEN DESIGN:
Business Administration grad, Julie Pedersen has the gift that gives back this season. Created from upcycled samples her StufF bags have many uses and give back to Children, Youth & Families through the Treehouse Project at the Winnipeg Foundation.

DA-ZIRED KEEPSAKES:
Custom jewelry specializing in lampwork beads, seaglass, leather, natural stones and much more. RRC Staff Donna Grieve has just the piece you’re looking for.

Manitoba Home Pillow Cover from Toban Folk

TOBAN FOLK CRAFTS:
Early Childhood Education grad, Kari Cook brings Manitoba prairies wherever home is this holiday season. With hand painted wood signs, ornaments and hand-made pillows, this family run business includes not just one but four RRC graduates!

BLISSFULMINDS:
A familiar market face and Business Administration grad, Lindsay Uvery will be back with hand made products making great stocking stuffers, including bathbombs, soaps, shower steamers and more.

MODERNO THE CULINARY SUPPLY:
Graduating from our Culinary Arts program, Anthony has created his very own line of chef’s bow ties and aprons, having you looking sharp in the kitchen this winter.

IHOOKED:
Courtney Edworthy, a Health Information Management grad will have you staying warm this season with crocheted one of a kind toques and scarves.

DOODLE DOTS HONEY POTS:
Current Staff, Karlene Cifuentes and her son (potentially future RRC student!) will be showing you what the buzz about beeswax wraps are all about. This crafty duo also creates huldufolk icelandic gnomes, the most adorable winter decor.

DANG GOOD TEA:
Just in time to refill the jar of Honey Tumeric Tea you tried at RRC’s Fall Farmers Market, RRC Staff member Vadsana Phommainh is back for her second market!

Dreaming Tree Paper Company journal made from “how to kill a mockingbird” book cover

DREAMING TREE PAPER COMPANY:
Digital A/V Production Alumni, Julie Epp has your old favorite book in a new unique journal. By upcycling, vintage hardcover books Julie gives the covers a new purpose.

URBAN EMBER:
Animal health technology Alumni, Michelle Mckendry hand- pours vegan, sustainable and eco-friendly wood wick, coconut wax candles that make a wonderful gift (maybe even for you!).

BUTTER & LARD BAKING COMPANY:
Professional baking and patisserie grad, Chantal Sutherland creates classic recipes just like our grandmas make. Unapologetically old-fashioned, Chantal uses simple and good local ingredients like butter, organic flour, and eggs.

FRASER AND FERN:

MRI and Spectroscopy Alumni, April Fernandez offers a combination of hand painted and digitally designed prints, even custom for those that wish!

ÖRRING JEWELRY:
Alyssa Reimer, Nursing Alumni creates trendy handmade clay earrings – great for any occasion.

TINY MAKER MIND:
For the extra little ones, Business Admin, Avery-Anne has intricate laser engraved alphabet blocks, made of solid hardwood, design to withstand generations of play.

LOTUS MOON JEWELS:
RRC staff member (and former Business Administration student) Tara Luchuck creates handcrafted jewelry with genuine, natural gemstones. Each type of gemstone exhibits different metaphysical and healing properties.

MELANIE DE TREMAUDAN ART:
RRC double alumni grad (Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting and Computerized Accounting Technician), Melanie is a self-taught artist utilizing upcycled ceramic tiles using alcohol inks with a rustic touch.

ART SOAP LIFE:
Rebecca Haverluck, a local artist, maker and Graphic Communications grad makes all natural soap and skin care. Her original artwork is featured on the labels and birch boxes, cards and prints and often mirrors the botanical theme of her skincare line.

Winnipeg Jets Cookies made by Kookie Construct

ELECTRIC IMPRESSION:
Warren Alejandro-Yarema, a proud RRC Art Grad and Instructor, will electrify your home decor with abstract art and furniture.

KOOKIE CONSTRUCT:
No RRC market is complete without Staff member Katrina Florendo-Estigoy. To satisfy our cravings, Katrina will be on hand with her beautifully decorated sugar cookies!

GROWL PET TREATS:
We didn’t forget about the pups! Give a warm welcome back to Adam Milne, Alumni of the Transforming Futures Project and treat your furry friends this holiday too.

SWEETS & SPRINKLES:

For delicious winter themed cookies, cupcakes, macarons and more, Gerardo Rodriguez our very own Business Administration grad will have treats for all occasions. If you can’t wait for this vendor take a look at their page and make your order ready for pickup on Nov. 28th!

MYA PAPAYA:

Weaving yarn into wearable creations, Business Administration grad, Angie Tucker has unique gifts for the holiday season. From soft snuggle buddies to beaded rainbow necklaces and keychains.

DANIELLE CANERS ART:

For the art lovers, RRC Business Administration grad Shaun Scrymgeour and his partner Danielle Caners will be showcasing mystical artwork to nourish your eyes, mind and soul. Come say hello and explore the endless details featured on eco-friendly yoga mats, fine art prints, and more!

J’EM BISTRO:

Professional baking and patisserie grad, Josee Cure, has the home cooked finish for all your seasonal recipes. Made from scratch, J’em Bistro has everything from mustards and vinaigrettes, to soups and bread, pickles and jams, pastries and more.

BRIE’S BOTANICALS:

Brie’s Botanicals yoga mat cleaners

RRC alumni Brie Henderson is back with her all natural, handcrafted aromatherapy products including air fresheners, yoga mat cleaners, multipurpose cleaners and more.

ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BAKING PROGRAM:
Chef Barbara O’Hara and her students are back to fill the College with the most wonderful holiday baking you cannot resist!

SNAPFOX PHOTOBOOTH:
Here to capture all the fun and festivities, RRC Aboriginal Self-Government alumni Brittany McKay, will provide a unique and memorable photo booth experience.

RRC SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE:

Take a little piece of RRC home with you. The bees have been working hard on our rooftop all summer, and now is your chance to buy our 2019 Creekside honey!

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Our RRC community is so fortunate to have all these talented makers share their creations with us! We know reading this list may have felt as if you had your hands on Santa’s list. So get your sleigh ride ready to pack up with all these soon to be gifts and give a warm welcome back to our grads, and friendly hello to our current staff and students on November 28th!

There are so many amazing local vendors that have connections to the College (by being current students and staff, or College alumni) that we decided to showcase these incredible talents with our first ever “Made by RRC” Market! This special market will exclusively feature the local artistic talents of RRC staff, students and grads.

When: Thursday, November 29th  11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Library Hallway – Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Avenue)

Come on by, get some of your holiday shopping done, and support RRC talent! Check out the list of this years vendors:

Credit: Coal and Canary

Blissful Minds:

Back for a 3^rd market, RRC Business Administration student Lindsay Uvery is bringing seasonally-decorated, all natural bath bombs with accompanying soaps, lip balms, jewelry, and so much more!

Queenston Crafts:

Perfect for the Winnipeg winters, RRC staff member (and double grad in Library and Information Technology and Technical Communications) Lynn Gibson will have quality handcrafted sweater mittens made from upcycled wool sweaters on hand(s). Each pair are unique and lined with warm, snugly fleece for warmth and comfort.

Gold Bone Broth:

Bison bone broth, chicken bone broths, and vegan broth from RRC Creative Communications grad Mike Germaniuk and Faye Armstrong will help you welcome the change of season with a big pot of soup (or flavoured quinoa, perhaps?).

It’s a Clay Thing:

Credit: Melanie de Tremaudan Art

Did someone say clay earrings? Yup, that’s right! RRCSA staff member Chelsea Miller will have all the clay jewelry and ornaments you could ever wear, or hang on your tree.

CZE by Tania:

RRC Business Administration grad Tania Czemerynski is joining us for a third time to get you smelling and feeling ready for these colder months with all natural, handcrafted cruelty free hair, beard and skin care.

Coal & Canary Candle Company:

We are just as excited as you are to welcome RRC Graphic Design grad Amanda Buhse to our market with her ever-popular scented candles!

School of Indigenous Education:

Stop by the Indigenous Support Centre table for handcrafted items such

Credit: The Sergin Mary

as hand drums and jewelry, like beaded earrings, necklaces, and more made by staff and students!

Melanie de Tremaudan Art:

RRC double grad in Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting and Computerized Accounting Technician Melanie de Tremaudan is a self-taught artist typically creating her original artwork on upcycled ceramic tiles using alcohol inks – a bold, vibrant and fluid medium, which she loves for its unpredictability, making each painting an adventure!

The Sergin Mary:

Both festive and sustainable, RRC staff member Mary Northover-Ramey will have all the festive gift bags you could imagine to wrap your Winter Market finds for that special someone! Cash only please!

Kookie Construct:

Credit: Lotus Moon Jewels

No market is complete without some baked goods. To satisfy our cravings, RRC staff member Katrina Florendo will be on hand with decorated icing cookies, baked goods, and lots of sugar cookies!

Lotus Moon Jewels:

RRC staff member (and former Business Administration student) Tara Luchuck is a new addition for this market with handcrafted jewelry made with genuine, natural gemstones.  Each type of gemstone exhibits different metaphysical and healing properties.

Cooks Creek Kimchi:

RRC Business Technology Management grad Viktor Marusyk is back to meet the high demand of this ancient Korean superfood made right here in Manitoba!

Art Soap Life:

Natural soaps are the new favorite thing and RRC Graphic Communications grad Rebecca Haverluck is here to help you out with all your skincare needs.  Be sure to come by this booth to check out the botanical-based artwork, too!

Assiniboine Community College Baking Program:

Credit: Art Soap Life

Chef Barbara O’Hara and her students are back this winter with a variety of baked goodies – stay tuned for the full menu!

Brows by G:

Have you been searching for that perfect eyebrow pencil with no avail? Maybe you are interested in something a little more permanent that doesn’t require so much work in the mornings? Brows by G will be here this Winter Market with the answers to all your problems! RRC Business Administration grad Giovanna Minenna is the CEO and founder of Brows by G.

Small Jane Kids:

And for the little ones, RRC Graphic Design grad Jessie Thiessen will be joining us with her children’s book, Small Jane, along with posters, tote bags, holiday cards, and wrapping paper.

The WKND

Credit: Cinnaholic

RRC Business Administration grad Alon Lichtenstein will be bringing services and hair products from their popular hair salon The WKND.

Grumble Toy:

New to RRC Markets but familiar around the NDC halls, RRC staff member (and RRC Digital Media Design grad) Chris Bryan will be offering original toys, plus t-shirts and art prints.

Brie’s Botanicals:

RRC grad Brie Henderson is back for a second RRC market with her all natural, handcrafted aromatherapy products including air fresheners, yoga mat cleaners, multipurpose cleaners and more.

Cinnaholic:

RRC Business Administration grad Menchie Finlay will be serving up award-winning gourmet cinnamon rolls that are 100% vegan. Cinnaholic offers more than just your average ‘Old Fashioned’ roll.

RRC Honey:

Give a little piece of RRC this holiday season!  You can’t get more local than the bees living on our rooftops all summer that made this delicious honey. All three flavors will be at this market, so try them all and find your favorite! Cash only please!

*Can’t make it to the market? all three flavors are available for sale at the Campus Store (NDC & EDC) and well as Food Service locations (NDC & PGI).

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Can you believe that Red River College has been so lucky as to have all these talented people walk the hallways, sit in the classrooms, and now they are sharing their creations with us? Let’s give a warm welcome (back) to these grads, and a friendly hello to our current staff and students on November 29^th.

See you there!

On Friday, September 14th, the Library Hallway will be transformed into a festive fall market full of local goodies open to all RRC staff, faculty, students and the public. Not only do we have a great line up of new and returning vendors, but this will be the first chance to purchase our very own 2018 RRC Creekside and Bijou honey.

When: Friday, September 14th – 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Library Hallway – Notre Dame Campus (2055 Notre Dame Avenue)

Check out the vendors below, start making your lists, hit the ATM and get your re-usable bags ready!

Melanie de Tremaudan Art – Welcome back a double RRC alumni! This original artwork is made with vibrant alcohol inks using upcycled ceramic tiles and frames, and reclaimed barn wood. Stunning is an understatement.

Lauries Vegetables & Preserves – Bring home a farm fresh dinner! Fresh produce, preserves, sweet treats (butter tarts and more) and sauerkraut buns!

Jaya’s Preserves – A one stop charcuterie shop! This mother daughter duo’s specialties include spicy carrot pickle, unique jams & jellies, nut & seed crisps and Indian style shortbread cookies.

Tiber River Naturals – Head to toe bath, body and home products made from 100% naturally derived ingredients!

Blissful Minds – Bath bombs, lip balms, soaps and scrubs to get you winter ready. New this year – jewelry!

Cooks Creek Kimchi – The ancient Korean superfood made right here in Manitoba.

Gold Bone Broth– Bison bone broth and chicken bone broth is a delicious way to fill your body with all kinds of goodness like protein, calcium, antioxidants and amino acids. Plus it’s delicious. Plus they’re RRC grads!

Pod4design – Warm up and soothe tired muscles with these naturally made therapy bags.

The Stak Co.- Colourful packets of pulses and legumes to make delicious soups, burritos and chilis. Perfect for a holiday potluck.

The Mae Project– Have a sweet tooth? Vegan? Not vegan? Either way, this is the vendor for you! High quality and curiously flavored cookies, slices and bars, all vegan.

Prairie Quinoa – Engineer turned farmer Percy Philips grows amber quinoa on his farm near Portage la Prairie. We were so impressed, we use it here in our RRC cafeterias!

Fortify Natural Foods – New to the market this year is hand made, small batch granola made with unprocessed and organic whole ingredients. So do your body (and taste buds) a favor and give it a try!

Assiniboine Community College Baking Program – Chef Barbara O’Hara and her students are back at it. Prepare for a variety of baked goodies (think apple pie!) made as fresh as it can get, right here, by the ACC baking students. Delish!

RRC Sustainability Office – Take a little piece of RRC home with you. The bee’s have been working hard on our rooftops all summer, and now is your first chance to buy our 2018 Creekside and Bijou honey. The difference is astonishing, so try both and find your fav!

So let’s give fall a warm welcome and join us for this great event. See you there!

We are included amongst only a hand full of elite organizations across Canada who have won this prestigious award five years in a row!  We receive these accolades not only because of the hard work and commitment of the Sustainability Office but through support from the Recycling Team, active and engaged staff and students and our Leadership Community and Executive Team who champion this work.

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Chris Boreski (Business Administration, 2004), Wayne Doerksen (Red Seal Chef, 2001), and Brennan Taniguchi (Business Administration, 2010) are the driving forces behind World Wise Distribution, a new Winnipeg-based company that was launched to meet the growing demand among retailers and restaurants for natural, organic, gluten-free, kosher, vegan, locally-grown and other specialty food products.

“It’s a great feeling to see the amazing reaction from our wholesale customers when they see our wide assortment of products,” says Boreski, operations manager at World Wide Distribution. “They know they can purchase them here — from a local company.”

Since most distributors are based in Toronto or Vancouver, local retailers are usually forced to purchase specialty items from out-of-province.

“Shipping dollars outside (of Manitoba) is no longer necessary,” says Doerksen, a former chef and self-described product guru who saw the market need for a local distributor specializing in locally-grown products.

“Our business model is based on fast delivery and local expertise — something that was really lacking in the marketplace, when the closest specialty natural foods distributor was based in Toronto.”

The launch of World Wise Distribution has opened the door for more Manitoba-based specialty food processors to gain immediate access to a local distributor, which in turn helps to get more Manitoba products into the marketplace, says Taniguchi, logistics manager for the new company.

“They key to our success is our unique product offering and our strategic positioning here in Winnipeg,” says Taniguchi. “With the development of CentrePort and the North American Trade Corridor, Winnipeg is quickly becoming the location of choice for logistics-related companies.”

For more information on World Wise Distribution, or for a full listing of products, see www.worldwise.ca.