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The Need for Blood and Organ Donations is constantly rising. In Saskatchewan, donations are rising too
Saskatchewan sees jump in blood, organ donors Saskatoon CKOM News April 11, 2018 The provincial government announced plans to increase the pool of organ donors in Saskatchewan in its Oct. 25, 2017 speech from the throne. Saskatchewan showed its community spirit and generosity the only way...
ESL series from OMNI TV. Practise English in your own home
ESL series available for newcomers! Practise English at home This 120 episode, half-hour TV series is a great resource for newcomers to Saskatchewan who want to improve their English language skills- and will be of interest to learners at many levels. The episodes are segmented and cover...
Scams an Ongoing issue - Telephone scammers targeting immigrants and new Canadians! Don't trust your caller ID display. Scammers posing as Immigration officers
There are a number of ongoing scams across Canada that target newcomers. Below are some recent articles that detail one of the scams. Please share the information with newcomers so they are aware of what can happen and be prepared to deal with the scammers. Although the articles below are...
NW Leisure Centre - Family Nights for $4 - Sunday evenings until June 10
NW Leisure Centre - City of Regina $ 4 Family* Swim Night Family definition: *All persons of the same household with amaximum of two persons 25 years and over. Winter/Spring Session 2018 (January 8 - June 10) Sundays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:25 p.m A family friendly leisure...
French-speaking women - information about women's health and sexuality! Free - if you register by April 16
This event will be in French. See details below. ...
Art for Newcomers! Free program on Saturdays. Family Friendly! Next one - April 14th
Art for Newcomersat the Glen Elm Library 1601 Dewdney Ave E. FREE monthly program for anyone new to Canada- Try painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed-media and more!- Practice your English- All ages - great for families Drop-ins welcome! Programs are usually the 2nd Saturday of...
Domestic abuse of Newcomer women - Information and promising practises (helpful for service providers working with newcomers)
Domestic Abuse: Considerations when working with Newcomer Women For more information and resources - for survivors, family and friends, and professionals, go to: https://pathssk.org/about-abuse/ Although immigrant, refugee, and non-status women experience the same forms of violence...
Skills Canada Provincial finals - home grown talent shines - April 12 and 13 at Evraz Place - Canada Centre FREE event open to the public
Saskatchewan is a growing province which is fueled by the passion, determination and the hard work of its people. Nowhere is this more evident than in the skilled trades and technologies, where creativity and ingenuity shine through in every job well done. 3 Apr 2018 Regina Leader-Postby...
YMCA - 5 Days 5 Ways promotion for the month of April - free swimming pass (and other activities) for 5 visits
5 Days 5 Ways at the YMCA – Try the Y with five free visits! The YMCA is a place to try something new, engage and connect with others in your community and stay healthy in spirit, mind, and body. From swimming to court sports, to strength training to group fitness classes, you are sure to...
Making your community more inclusive of newcomers with the free We Speak Translate project and training. Webinar training coming up soon!
Are you looking for a tangible way to make your community more inclusive of resettled refugees and new immigrants? How can communities support newcomers while their English and/or French language skills are developing? The We Speak Translate project is a first of its kind collaboration...
