RRC Polytech sets up mobile carpentry program in Peguis First Nation

Red River College Polytechnic has brought its mobile classroom and carpentry program to the Peguis First Nation to help teach community members how to build and rebuild their community. CBC reports that the community has faced recurring flooding issues in the past, forcing many members of the community to evacuate their homes. “[The community needs] local carpenters, they need local plumbers, they need local welders, instead of going outside the reserve and hiring somebody that can do it,” explained RRC Polytech student Brandon Paul, who has just moved back to Peguis First Nation. RRC Polytech has brought a mobile classroom to the region that can expand into a 900 square-foot training space for teaching electrical, welding, carpentry, and other skillsets. “Coming here into the community, bringing the training to them, will allow them to have all the supports they require to be more successful,” said RRC Polytech Instructor Brett Sharp.

CBC