Community Programs
Free, Family-Friendly Movies in Harbour Landing Area
Summer Bash YQR is hosting free, family-friendly movies every second Thursday throughout July and August. The Community Movie Nights will be held at Fairchild Park (4401 Albulet Drive). They will start at dusk (about 9:00pm early in the summer and will move to about 8:15pm in later in...
Free Indoor Gardening Workshops
The Regina Food Bank is hosting workshops that teach you how to grow nutritious food indoors, throughout the entire year! You will learn how to grow microgreens and other vegetables using low cost and recyclable materials. You will also receive a starting kit that will allow you to begin...
Free Drop-In Soccer Program
The Heritage Community Association is hosting an opportunity to play non-competitive soccer every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the summer! Who: People of all ages are welcome to attend Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Core Community Park (some people also call...
IRCC's Recent Changes To Protect Newcomers Living in Vulnerable Situations
In an effort to address issues making some newcomers particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation while in Canada, the Government has made changes to the relevant programs. The major issues and relevant changes are listed below: Issue: Some migrant workers are afraid to report an...
Three Articles Highlighting Newcomers Celebration of Canada Day
With Canada Day occuring last week, it is a great time to highlight several stories about newcomers in Canada. The first article highlight's an initiative at the Regina Huda School, with the goal of creating deeper connections between Muslims and the non-Muslim community at the school. As part...
Refugee Sponsorship Information Event – Very Successful!
On behalf of the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP), Newcomer Welcome Centre (NWC) and the Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership (RRLIP) we would like to sincerely thank those who attended last week’s session about Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. At the event...
Free Employment Workshop - July 16th - CANCELLED
*Note: this session has been cancelled. We will notify you when a date has been set to reschedule.*Newcomer Career and Support Services at Catholic Family Services is hosting a workshop on Employment Scams. Employment scams take advantage of people looking for work, by offering fake jobs,...
Survey Asking How Accommodating Regina is for Older Adults
The Age Friendly Regina Committee would like your thoughts on the strengths and gaps of age friendliness in your neighbourhood and in the city. They would like input from all of Regina's community members, so now is your chance to make sure the voice of newcomers is heard! An age friendly...
Volunteers Needed for Canada Day Events
The Regina Canada Day committeee is looking for volunteers to help make sure the celebration goes smootly. Positions for the day before and after are full, but there is still a need for help on Canada Day itself (July 1st). There is a need for people to help with set-up, traffic control...
Private Sponsorship of Refugees Celebration and Information Event - Wednesday, June 26th
The Newcomer Welcome Centre (NWC), Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) and Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership (RRLIP) are coordinating an evening centred around; Celebrating Private Sponsorship of Refugees and Engaging Sponsors in Regina. Date: Wednesday, June...
