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Working Against Fear
Regina Leader Post - Dec 12/15 Natascia Lypny Don Healy Regina Leader Post Event to spread knowledge about Muslims When Shazia Rehman moved here from England nine years ago, she was heartened that, as a veil-wearing Muslim woman in a — at the time — less multicultural Regina, she...
Regina businesses need to chip in opportunities for Syrian refugees
From the Regina Leader Post : Monday, Dec 14, 2015 Article by Ashley Martin Volunteers spent Saturday morning sorting through bags of items donated for Syrian refugees, but amid all the stuff, something essential was missing: jobs. “I think it’s probably the most fundamental thing of all...
Newcomer News! Information About Community Programs - pg 4
Newcomer Welcome Centre 2332 -11th Avenue, Regina, Sask. (306) 352-5775 Email: [email protected] ALL immigrants, temporary residents and refugees can access free information, assessments and other supports to help them settle in Regina. Advisors assist with...
Outdoor Hockey for Immigrant Youth!
Outdoor Hockey - Winter Fun Activities for Immigrant Youth RANCH EHRLO SOCIETY, in collaboration with Regina Open Door Society Youth Program, will offer Outdoor Hockey weekday evenings from December 14 – March 11, 2016 (dependent on ice conditions). This program will be held at various...
Newcomer News! Information About Community Programs - pg 3
Family ‘Affordable Fun’ Program Leisure Passes (to use at gyms, pools, arenas) for 50% off (1/2 price). Activities and programs (such as arts, crafts, and swimming) 80% off. Each family member may use up to $160 a year. Yearly Income (for the family) must be lower than (less than)...
Newcomer News! Information About Community Programs - pg 2
Tooth Care - Dental Clinic $50 (fifty dollars) for dental hygiene services (exam and clean); all other services are at a reduced cost. The Dental Program students will do the dental care, supervised by professional licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants. ...
Newcomer News! Information About Community Programs - pg 1
Free English Classes at the Library for Permanent Residents Moms with Preschool Children too young for kindergarten One morning a week - Mom’s learn English Activities and stories for children, babies stay with mothers Transportation to a library 'Group Tutoring' -...
Winter Has Arrived! What Should I Wear?
It is important to know what to wear in winter to keep children (and adults) warm and safe. The Saskatchewan SWIS (Settlement Workers in Schools) website has information of interest to parents, teachers and students. There is also some information about winter...
ESL Tutoring at the Regina Public Library (RPL)
For people who are interested in taking the on-line tutor training at the Regina Public Library (RPL): 1) Go to the RPL website at www.reginalibrary.ca 2) Click on “Literacy and Adult Learning” 3) Click on the icon “ESL Tutor Training Tool” in the left column and register ...
Brrrrrrr.... Canadian Winters a Shock for Newcomers!
Leader Post, 7 Dec 2015. Story by Jennifer Graham, The Canadian Press It was a frigid February in 1985 when Getachew Woldeyesus arrived in Saskatchewan as a refugee. The young man from Ethopia stayed inside for two months. “Because you don’t know, is it slippery out there? Are you wearing...
