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Student & Staff Spotlights

Student & Staff Spotlights

Turning Points: Indigenous Student Recruitment Specialist Erin Chartrand reflects on her journey back to Assiniboine

When Erin Chartrand stepped into her new role this summer as the Indigenous Student Recruitment Specialist at Assiniboine College, it felt less like starting a new job and more like returning home — a...

Ignite bursary helps make nursing career a reality

She dreams of becoming an anesthesia nurse and, thanks to an Ignite Bursary from Assiniboine, she is on the path toward accomplishing that goal. Tynamarie Wheeler is a born-and-raised Winnipegger who...

Capstone project aims to protect Manitoba waterways

"I was introduced to fishing at a pretty young age, so I always enjoyed it and every time I go out there, you always see fishing line on the ground. It ends up harming animals and wildlife. So I...

Staff Spotlight: Dr. Deanna Rexe

Assiniboine Community College was a familiar place when I came to serve as Vice President, Academic in 2016— I had been coming to the college as a consultant for about four years, and I was impressed...

Staff Spotlight: James Hood

My name is James Hood. I’m an instructor in the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment at Assiniboine. I teach mainly in the Land and Water Management program but also teach a few courses...

Student Spotlight: Ryan Kopytko

My name is Ryan Kopytko. I’m originally from Onanole and grew up on a farm next to Riding Mountain National Park. I went to high school in Erickson and graduated in 2020. After high school, I applied...