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Free Cultural Awareness Training - Wednesday, Feb. 6th
The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) offers free Cultural Awareness Training to employers, community organizations and members of the community at large, to help them increase their cultural awareness and knowledge of newcomers’ needs, challenges and their potential contributions. Attendees...
SASSK 2019 Leadership Forum - Feb 6-7th
Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchean (SASSK) is hosting its first annual Leadership Forum in Regina next week! Date: February 6-7th. Location: Ramada Plaza Downtown, Regina. Cost: $150. To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sass-leadership-forum-tickets-52495255723 The Forum is intended...
Today is Bell Let's Talk Day!
On January 30th, 2019, you can help raise funds for Canadian mental health initiatives, without spending any of your own money. Here's how you can generate a 5¢ donation from Bell Canada: - Use the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook frame or Snapchat filter - Tweet using #BellLetsTalk - Every text...
Strong Community Partnerships Help to Overcome Backlash in Kingston
A recent article in one of Canada's National newspapers highlights how a community is working together to dissolve anti-immigration responses, following recent events in their City. Highlights in the article include: - Last week, the Mounties charged a youth, who cannot be identified,...
Winter 2019 LINC Schedule at the University of Regina
The University of Regina's Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) class schedule will include additional afternoon options this Winter! Course times for the semester running from January-March are: Daytime Class Option 1 (full-time) Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. Daytime...
Canada's Immigration Plan is "Turning Heads Worldwide"
A recent article published in the CIC News (a Canadian Immigration Newsletter) highlights Canada's unique stance on immigration and the positive impact it will have on the Country's :economic, social and cultural prosperity". The following are among the highlights presented in the article:...
RRLIP 2019 Community Forum - Register Now!
The RRLIP Forums are intended to provide an opportunity for stakeholders in Regina to connect, share and learn from each other. This year’s forum will focus on discussing wellness supports, gaps and barriers for newcomers. We encourage anyone interested in newcomer wellness to attend this...
Program for Individuals Looking for Work - Starts January 21st!
The Regina Work Prep Centre's Employment Pathways Program is beginning on January 21st. In order to participate in this 9 day trainning program, you must meet with an employment counsellor before this date. To Register: contact their office at 306-757-9096 or drop in at 2020...
*REMINDER* - Private Sponsorship Information Sessions in Regina - Jan 15, 16 & 17
If you are interested in helping groups complete applications to privately sponsor refugees, part of a group that intends to apply, or part of an organization that is interested in becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder, this training is for you! The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program is...
Program for Newcomers Interested in Volunteering in the Community - Register by Jan 18
The Regina Open Door Society's INVOLVE program will begin Saturday, January 26th. If you are interested in participating, you must register by January 15th! The program occurs over the following five Saturdays: - January 26 - February 2 - February 9 - February 16 - February 23 Time: 9:00am...
